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Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations

The Guardian Australia - World · 12 September 2026 at 8:37 pm

Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations

Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clash The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has received a red-carpet welcome in India for a summit of Brics developing nations, as regional rivals Beijing and Delhi make a public display of thawing relations while quietly competing to lead at a time of shaky US global dominance.

As Xi stepped off the plane, he was walked past an honour guard of Indian soldiers and traditional dancers in colourful dresses.

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Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations

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