Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Modi to Attend SCO Summit Amidst India-China Trade Imbalance
Prime Minister Modi will visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
He was invited by China's President Xi Jinping.
Although there have been tensions between India and China, with clashes and border disputes, trade between the two countries is still growing.
India imports much more from China than it exports, leading to a growing trade deficit that India is concerned about.
Prime Minister Modi will attend the SCO Summit in China.
The summit will be held in Tianjin, China.
The invitation came from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
India and China's trade has increased despite strained relations.
India's trade deficit with China continues to widen.
- Who
- Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping
- What
- PM Modi will attend the SCO Summit.
- When
- August 31 - September 1
- Where
- Tianjin, China
- Why
- To participate in the SCO Summit.
- Summit Location
- Tianjin, China
- India-China Relations
- Strained
- India SCO Membership
- Since 2017
- India's Imports from China (2024-2025)
- $113.46 billion
- India's Trade Deficit with China (2024-2025)
- $99.21 billion
Sources
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