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Why is Modi meeting Xi?

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Modi is meeting Xi to resume diplomatic engagement after years of tension, aiming to address unsustainable military standoffs, reopen communication channels, and manage ongoing issues like border disputes and trade imbalances.

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Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?

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  • India and China have resumed high-level talks after a five-year break. 8s
  • Relations deteriorated following a military clash on the Himalayan border. 30s
  • Economic ties are strong but imbalanced, with India running a large trade deficit. 1m 16s
  • Both countries face complex issues including border disputes and regional security. 1m 37s
  • Tensions are easing, but major challenges remain unresolved. 2m 39s
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Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?
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Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?

The ice began to thaw with the Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi meeting in October last year, leading to renewed diplomatic engagement.

Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?
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Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?

Both India and China realized that the five-year military face-off with tens of thousands of troops on the border was not sustainable militarily, economically, or diplomatically.

Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?
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Will Modi-Xi meet shift India-China ties?

Persistent issues include border disputes, trade imbalances, and regional security concerns, particularly China's ties with Pakistan.

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