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Xi may visit India for BRICS summit

100 sourcesUpdated 25 Aug 2026, 9:22 am Coverage regionsIndia · Delhi · International · Global
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Reports differ on whether Chinese President Xi Jinping's BRICS trip to India is only likely or already confirmed.

The visit would be Xi's first to India in nearly seven years.

Some reports say final travel plans and a possible bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are not yet confirmed.

One report says Chinese officials are finalizing security protocols and hotel arrangements.

More context

The trip is linked to broader diplomatic efforts to thaw tensions after the 2020 Galwan clashes and recent boundary talks.

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What coverage agrees on

All the reports say Xi Jinping's possible BRICS trip would be significant because it would be his first visit to India in nearly seven years. They also agree that the visit comes as India and China are trying to manage border tensions and improve ties.

What is changing or disputed

What remains uncertain is whether the visit is only expected or fully confirmed, and whether a bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi will take place. Final travel arrangements and summit details could still change.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

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Left1

Left coverage says China has confirmed Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi. It frames the trip as Xi's first visit to India in nearly seven years and places it in the context of a thaw after years of border tensions. It also notes that Bangladesh said it will not send a government representative to the summit because Tarique Rahman was not invited as a national leader.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Scroll.in
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Center coverage presents the trip as likely or expected rather than certain, with some reports saying Xi may visit New Delhi next month. It says the delegation could be large, with one report putting it at about four hundred officials. The reporting also says final travel plans and a possible meeting with Modi are not yet confirmed, while noting ongoing boundary talks and other diplomatic contacts.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, India Today
Right1

Right coverage says China has confirmed Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS summit. It describes the announcement as ending weeks of speculation and says the visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report adds that both sides are expected to use the summit to manage border differences and expand engagement.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Swarajya
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Scroll.in Left source Provisional rating

Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi, China confirms

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Scroll.in reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit on September 12 and 13, marking his first trip to India in nearly seven years. The Chinese foreign ministry announced the upcoming visit, which follows a thaw in India-China relations after years of border tensions and a military standoff in Ladakh. Meanwhile, Bangladesh stated that it will not send a government representative to the summit because Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was not invited as a national leader.

The Times of India Centre source Provisional rating

China's Xi Jinping to visit India with 400-member delegation for Brics: Report

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The Times of India reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit New Delhi next month for the BRICS summit, accompanied by a large delegation of about four hundred officials. According to sources cited in the report, final travel plans and a potential bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are not yet confirmed. The expected visit follows recent high-level diplomatic efforts, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meeting with Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss border peace following years of tensions.

India Today Centre source Provisional rating

After 7 years, Xi Jinping may visit India for BRICS meet with 400-member team

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India Today reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Delhi with a delegation of approximately four hundred officials. Sources indicated to Reuters that the trip would mark his first visit to India in seven years. The report notes that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is currently in Beijing for boundary talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as both nations seek to stabilize bilateral relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.

Hindustan Times Centre source Provisional rating

China's Xi Jinping may visit India next month for BRICS Summit 2026, 1st trip in 7 years | India News

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Hindustan Times reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India next month for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Sources familiar with the matter stated that Chinese officials are currently finalizing security protocols and hotel arrangements. The report highlights that this potential visit aligns with broader diplomatic efforts to thaw tensions following the 2020 Galwan border clashes, alongside ongoing discussions between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese officials in Beijing.

Oneindia Centre source Reported

Chinese President Xi Jinping May Visit India With 400 Officials For BRICS Summit

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Oneindia reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to travel to New Delhi with roughly four hundred officials for the upcoming BRICS summit. Citing Reuters sources, the article states that final travel plans and agendas are not yet finalized. The report notes that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is currently visiting China for high-stakes talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi to address ongoing border disputes stemming from the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.

DNA India Centre source Reported

BRICS Summit Hotels Under Scanner: FSSAI finds expired sweets, cockroaches at Delhi's JW Marriott

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DNA India reports that food safety authorities discovered severe hygiene violations, pests, and expired food items during inspections at two Delhi hotels booked for the upcoming BRICS Summit. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India flagged Andaz Delhi and JW Marriott Aerocity after finding issues such as cockroaches, flies, rotten produce, and expired sweets. Officials instructed both establishments to implement corrective measures ahead of the scheduled September event.

The Sunday Guardian Centre source Reported

India-China talks yield concrete roadmap for border management, delimitation ahead of BRICS

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This source reports that India and China have agreed on an eight-point outcome following the 25th round of Special Representatives talks in Beijing. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed measures to advance boundary delimitation, improve military communication, and expand cooperation in trade and pilgrimage. The article notes that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the upcoming BRICS summit.

India's News.Net Centre source Reported

Luxembourg Deputy PM Bettel to visit India, to meet EAM Jaishankar during stay

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This source reports that Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel is undertaking a three-day official visit to India. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Bettel will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi and later travel to Chennai for engagements at IIT Madras and the inauguration of a new SES campus. The report notes that the visit follows earlier discussions between Jaishankar and Bettel in Luxembourg regarding bilateral ties.

The Hindu Centre source Provisional rating

China confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agenda

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The Hindu reports that China has confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 for his first visit to India in almost seven years. Indian and Chinese officials view the visit as significant for ongoing diplomatic normalisation and strategic risk management following years of strained ties from the 2020 border clashes. Trade ministers from both countries are expected to discuss economic concerns, including India seeking an easing of export controls and China wanting relaxed investment restrictions.

Hindustan Times Centre source Provisional rating

Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi, China confirms | India News

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Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, marking his first trip to India in nearly seven years following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s foreign ministry confirmed the upcoming visit, which is expected to facilitate discussions on improving bilateral ties and addressing lingering border issues stemming from the 2020 military standoff. The Hindustan Times reports that recent diplomatic and military efforts have led to incremental disengagement steps, though New Delhi maintains that border peace remains essential for fully normalising relations.

India Today Centre source Provisional rating

PM Narendra Modi And Xi Jinping Set For First Bilateral Meeting In Seven Years

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China's Foreign Ministry confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to India to attend the eighteenth BRICS summit in New Delhi between September 12 and September 13. India Today reports that Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday evening during the twenty-four-hour visit. Discussions are anticipated to center on BRICS cooperation, multipolar dynamics, alternative payment mechanisms, and efforts to resolve ongoing border disputes along the Line of Actual Control.

Swarajya Right source Provisional rating

China Ends Speculation Over Xi Jinping’s BRICS Attendance, Confirms First India Visit In Nearly Seven Years

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Swarajya reports that China confirmed President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, ending weeks of speculation about his attendance. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated Xi will attend the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years. Officials from both nations are expected to use the summit to manage long-standing border differences while exploring ways to expand bilateral engagement.