China confirms that President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi to attend the BRICS summit on September 12-13, marking his first trip to India in nearly seven years. China’s foreign ministry says the visit takes place this weekend and is a follow-up to an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both outlets report that Xi’s participation centers on BRICS, with expected meetings on the sidelines of the summit. The South China Morning Post adds that Xi is expected to hold a sit-down with Modi during the trip, reflecting the bilateral component of summit diplomacy. The coverage also frames the announcement as part of a wider series of high-profile international engagements for Xi, while emphasizing the significance of the India visit after a long gap.
