After two years of a cautious thaw, China and India are heading towards a pivotal test: can the relationship move beyond managed optics to meaningful engagement?President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to cross paths next week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sources expect a short, tightly managed encounter on the sidelines of the August 31-September 1 summit that would set the stage for the main event – in India.The Chinese foreign ministry confirmed on Wednesday that Xi would attend the SCO summit, while Modi is also expected to participate.
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China’s Xi Jinping expected to visit India after 7 years. What’s on the agenda?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also anticipated to participate in the summit.
Khushboo Razdan,Cao JiaxuanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-26 · 12:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also anticipated to participate in the summit. The two leaders are expected to have a brief, managed meeting on the sidelines of the event. This encounter is seen as a test for the China-India relationship, potentially paving the way for more substantial engagement. The Chinese foreign ministry has confirmed Xi's attendance.
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The Chinese foreign ministry confirmed Xi would attend the SCO summit.
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Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi are expected to meet at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India after a 7-year gap.
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