“Dragon and Elephant Must Unite”: Modi-Xi Meeting in Tianjin Signals India–China Diplomatic Thaw

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 31 Aug 2025,Sunday India Global

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin during the SCO Summit on August 31, 2025—marking a notable thaw in India–China relations. Modi emphasised that cooperation should proceed on “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity,” noting the impact of their partnership on 2.8 billion people and global welfare . Xi described India and China as the “elephant and dragon” whose unity can promote peace, prosperity, and a multipolar world. The extended, substantive talks went beyond diplomacy for symbolism, reflecting real intent toward improved ties.

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