Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Beijing Urges India and China to Properly Handle Differences
China said India and China should handle their disagreements carefully.
It also said the two countries should think about their relationship for many years ahead.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is going to India on Saturday.
He will attend a meeting called the BRICS summit.
Xi is also expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This will be Xi’s first visit to India in nearly seven years.
The two leaders have met in each of the past three years.
China said both countries should communicate more, cooperate, and be good neighbors.
China said India and China should manage their differences properly and view relations strategically over the long term.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit.
Xi is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the summit.
The visit will be Xi’s first trip to India in nearly seven years, according to the report.
China said the two countries should increase communication, expand cooperation, and support good-neighborly relations.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the governments of China and India.
- What
- China urged India and China to properly manage their differences and strengthen communication and cooperation.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday; Xi’s visit and meeting with Modi are scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- The statement was made in Beijing, and the leaders’ meeting is scheduled in New Delhi during the BRICS summit.
- Why
- China said the relationship should be viewed from a strategic, long-term perspective, with differences handled properly.
- Statement
- China called for proper handling of differences with India.
- Xi’s visit
- Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit India on Saturday.
- Visit purpose
- Xi will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
- Bilateral meeting
- Xi is scheduled to meet Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.
- Previous meetings
- The two leaders have met for three consecutive years, following meetings in Kazan and Tianjin.
- Length since prior visit
- The visit will be Xi’s first to India in nearly seven years.
- China’s stated approach
- China urged greater communication, cooperation, good-neighborly relations, and mutual support.