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Xi to Visit India for Brics Summit After Seven Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting India for an important BRICS meeting.

This is his first visit to India in almost seven years.

He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

They may talk about their disputed border, trade and relations between their countries.

The border stretches for about 3,500 kilometres through high mountains.

Both countries still have many soldiers near the border.

China says it wants better communication and cooperation with India.

India has introduced very strong security measures to protect Xi during his visit.

Key facts

Event: The 18th BRICS Summit
Xi Jinping’s India visit: His first visit to India in nearly seven years
Scheduled meeting: Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam
Expected topics: The Line of Actual Control, trade restrictions and diplomatic relations
Border length: Approximately 3,500 kilometres, or 2,175 miles
Security measure: A temporary no-fly zone has been imposed over Xi’s hotel
Threat screening: Security teams are checking for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats

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