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China's Xi Jinping to Visit India for BRICS Summit in New Delhi

evening · · thread: India to Host Expanded BRICS Summit in New Delhi

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  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit New Delhi on September 12 and 13 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. This marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years, with his last visit occurring in October 2019. President Xi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the event. Other expected attendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. President Putin is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Modi on Friday, while President Pezeshkian is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Modi on Friday.

The summit occurs as India and China work to normalize relations following a deadly military clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. While both nations have taken steps to improve ties, such as resuming direct flights and border trade, sources note that deep mistrust remains due to the disputed Himalayan frontier and a significant trade deficit. Bangladesh has stated it will not send a government representative to the summit because Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was not invited.

Agenda items for the summit include multilateralism, trade, investment, energy, food security, and global governance. Some observers suggest that dedollarization and the creation of a global AI governance framework may be discussed. Additionally, the conflict in the Middle East is expected to be a significant point of tension given the diverse positions of the expanded BRICS membership. Security forces have been heavily deployed across New Delhi, and Friday has been declared a city holiday.

How each side framed it

Left
This coverage placed significant emphasis on the diplomatic friction between Bangladesh and India regarding the extradition of Sheikh Hasina.
Centre-left
These reports emphasized the diplomatic process of normalization and the potential for strategic risk management between India and China.
Centre
These outlets focused on the geopolitical tests for the bloc, such as the Iran war and the strategic balance India must maintain.
Centre-right
These outlets highlighted the specific mechanisms of border stabilization and the broader context of Xi's global diplomatic schedule.

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