SCO Summit 2025: China welcomed world leaders as they arrived for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit Sunday in Tianjin. The two-day gathering will bring together leaders from more than 20 nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus, with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners".


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PM Modi spoke with President Zelenskyy and discussed recent developments in Ukraine. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s stand for a peaceful settlement and early restoration of peace, while both leaders committed to strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Stay tuned for live updates on SCO Summit 2025.


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India and China, long time rivals locked in border disputes and power competition, are now being nudged into a cautious thaw.  The trigger is the 50 percent tariff rate imposed on India by US president Donald Trump. 


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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has canceled his planned visit to China following widespread protests.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Stay tuned for live updates on SCO Summit 2025.


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The SCO Summit 2025 has officially begun, bringing together leaders from Asia and beyond, including PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. While the main summit focuses on security, economy, and regional cooperation, several key bilateral meetings are planned on the sidelines, signaling potential shifts in diplomatic and trade relations among the bloc’s member countries.


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The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo is underway, and humanoid robots are stealing the spotlight. From cutting-edge AI displays to futuristic innovations, the expo showcases China’s growing tech ambitions and its push to lead in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Stay tuned for live updates on SCO Summit 2025.



Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China between August 31 and September 1. The Summit will be organised in China's Tianjin. It will be the fifth SCO summit hosted by the Xi Jinping-led nation. New Delhi joined the SCO, which now has 10 members, in 2017.&nbsp;PM Modi was invited to the summit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. His acceptance of the Chinese invitation coincides with US President Donald Trump imposing 50 percent tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and weapons.&nbsp;India and Beijing's relations have remained strained since the Chinese troops attempted to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2020. 20 Indian soldiers died in the line of duty battling Chinese troops in Eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Several Chinese troops also perished in the brutal hand-to-hand combat.&nbsp;After several years of diplomatic and military efforts, India and China disengaged on several friction points last year.&nbsp;However, despite the acrimony, the trade between the two sides was booming. According to the Indian Embassy's data, India's imports from China grew from $65.21 billion to $94.57 billion in 2021-2022. In 2022-2023, India's imports from China were $98.51 billion. In 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, the import figures grew further -- $101.74 billion and $113.46 billion.&nbsp;India and China's trade deficit has also been increasing. In 2021-2022, it was $73.01. In 2022-2023, it was $83.20; in 2023-2024, it was $85.08, and in 2024-2025, it was $99.21.&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in Beijing said in the document that India and China's trade volumes have grown over the year. However, it expressed concerns over the trade deficit.&nbsp;"Our trade deficit concerns are two-pronged. One is the actual size of the deficit. Two is the fact that the imbalance has continuously been widening year after year to reach USD 99.21 billion in 2024-2025," it said.&nbsp;India exports&nbsp;iron ore, light naphtha, p-xylene, shrimps, and castor oil. China, on the other hand, exports&nbsp;machinery, electronics, personal computers, Monolithic integrated circuits, parts of telephonic/telegraphic equipment, lithium-ion, and fertilizers, etc.&nbsp;According to the Ministry of Commerce of China, Chinese investments in India in the year of 2023 were USD 60.37 million, and cumulative Chinese investments in India were USD 3.2 billion till 2023 (since 2015). According to DPIIT data, India’s cumulative Foreign Direct Investment into China till March 2025 (since April 2000) was USD 2.5 billion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China between August 31 and September 1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China between August 31 and September 1. The Summit will be organised in China's Tianjin. It will be the fifth SCO summit hosted by the Xi Jinping-led nation. New Delhi joined the SCO, which now has 10 members, in 2017. PM Modi was invited to the summit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. His acceptance of the Chinese invitation coincides with US President Donald Trump imposing 50 percent tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and weapons. India and Beijing's relations have remained strained since the Chinese troops attempted to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2020. 20 Indian soldiers died in the line of duty battling Chinese troops in Eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Several Chinese troops also perished in the brutal hand-to-hand combat. After several years of diplomatic and military efforts, India and China disengaged on several friction points last year. However, despite the acrimony, the trade between the two sides was booming. According to the Indian Embassy's data, India's imports from China grew from $65.21 billion to $94.57 billion in 2021-2022. In 2022-2023, India's imports from China were $98.51 billion. In 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, the import figures grew further -- $101.74 billion and $113.46 billion. India and China's trade deficit has also been increasing. In 2021-2022, it was $73.01. In 2022-2023, it was $83.20; in 2023-2024, it was $85.08, and in 2024-2025, it was $99.21. The Indian Embassy in Beijing said in the document that India and China's trade volumes have grown over the year. However, it expressed concerns over the trade deficit. "Our trade deficit concerns are two-pronged. One is the actual size of the deficit. Two is the fact that the imbalance has continuously been widening year after year to reach USD 99.21 billion in 2024-2025," it said. India exports iron ore, light naphtha, p-xylene, shrimps, and castor oil. China, on the other hand, exports machinery, electronics, personal computers, Monolithic integrated circuits, parts of telephonic/telegraphic equipment, lithium-ion, and fertilizers, etc. According to the Ministry of Commerce of China, Chinese investments in India in the year of 2023 were USD 60.37 million, and cumulative Chinese investments in India were USD 3.2 billion till 2023 (since 2015). According to DPIIT data, India’s cumulative Foreign Direct Investment into China till March 2025 (since April 2000) was USD 2.5 billion.

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After wrapping up his visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2025. Modi's arrival on Saturday also marks the prime minister's first visit to China in seven years.


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PM Modi lands in China to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet after his two-day visit to Japan. 


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PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a high-speed bullet train ride from Tokyo to Sendai during his Japan visit, showcasing India-Japan’s growing technological and infrastructure partnership.


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 #GRAVITAS| Listing out the priorities for the coming decade, PM Modi charted a future roadmap based on common areas of focus. PM Modi also made a strong economic pitch, urging Japanese investors to 'Make in India'. Furthering co-operation, Japan has also pledged to invest $86 Billion in India and have committed to join hands in other projects including space missions. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Modi-Xi meet amid U.S. tariff blow. Watch this video to find out more. 


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Indian exports to the US Face a 50% tariff and remains one of the highest among America's major trading partners. India is now looking to diversify from over dependence on any single nation. Can China emerge as the leading option for India? What are the challenges, risks and opportunities for two of Asia's largest economies? Take a look at this next report to find out.

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PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. The visit will also focus on enhancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.


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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba deliver joint press statements after signing of MOU.

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PM Modi will travel to Tianjin from August 31 to September 1 to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

SCO Summit 2025: All eyes on Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines in China on August 31

PM Modi will travel to Tianjin from August 31 to September 1 to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

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