Indian PM Modi to meet Chinese President Xi in Tianjin to discuss trade and ease tensions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on August 31 for the SCO summit. This meeting is seen as part of a cautious normalization of ties between India and China, which have been strained since a 2020 border clash. Both countries are under pressure due to US tariffs on their exports, prompting a move towards closer economic ties. Despite a long-standing military dispute and significant trade imbalance, India relies heavily on China for trade and technology. The visit aims to address economic pressures and ease bilateral tensions, though skepticism remains due to ongoing disagreements.