NEW DELHI/SHANGHAI — At a time when U.S. President Donald Trump has singled out India with steep tariffs for its Russian oil purchases, the South Asian country is increasingly boosting engagement with China.
Modi to make first visit to China since 2018, accepts Xi’s invite to SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, left, and China’s President Xi Jinping. Relations between the countries are improving. (Source photos by Reuters)
KIRAN SHARMA and WATARU SUZUKI
August 22, 2025 17:41 JST
