# India-China bilateral relations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-china-bilateral-relations
> Updated: 2026-11-02T21:30:36.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

During the BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting. The encounter is viewed as a significant step toward de-escalating long-standing border tensions between the two nations.

As China prepares to assume the next BRICS presidency, discussions focused on initiatives launched by India, such as advancements in Artificial Intelligence and the use of local currencies for trade among BRICS members. The economic stability and cooperation between the two countries are noted for their potential impact on the global economy and the Asian region.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Xi Jinping meets German President Steinmeier in Beijing

President Xi Jinping and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Beijing to discuss strengthening strategic partnerships, economic stability, and cooperation in technology and green solutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-meets-german-president-steinmeier-in-beijing

### 2026-10-06: Modi and Xi Jinping hold bilateral meeting at BRICS Summit

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, signaling a potential de-escalation of border tensions and focusing on AI and local currency trade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modi-and-xi-jinping-hold-bilateral-meeting-at-brics-summit

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