India and China Seek to Strengthen Ties at SCO Summit 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was formally welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their meeting occurred after private talks in Tianjin. The summit took place against the backdrop of international trade tensions, including US tariffs, and the complexities of China-US relations. The Prime Minister’s visit to China for the annual SCO summit was his first in seven years, a significant trip following the Galwan Valley incident. The Indian community in China offered a warm welcome to Prime Minister Modi upon his arrival, and he later enjoyed a cultural performance that showcased Indian classical instruments played by Chinese artists.