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SCMP Opinion Says Modi and Xi Alone Can’t Resolve India‑China Rift
✍️ South China Morning Post
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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The South China Morning Post published an opinion piece asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping cannot single‑handedly bridge the growing divide between India and China.
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) ran an editorial titled “Modi and Xi can’t bridge the India‑China divide by themselves.” The piece argues that the bilateral relationship between the two Asian powers cannot be repaired solely through the personal rapport of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.
According to the column, longstanding diplomatic, strategic and economic frictions require a broader, multilateral approach involving institutions, regional partners and sustained policy dialogue. Relying only on high‑level meetings, the author warns, is insufficient to address the complex issues that have strained ties in recent years.
The SCMP editorial calls for both governments to engage a wider set of stakeholders, including foreign ministries, trade bodies and security establishments, to develop a comprehensive framework for managing competition and cooperation.
While the opinion does not detail specific policy steps, it underscores the need for systematic confidence‑building measures and consistent communication channels beyond occasional summitry.
The article reflects ongoing debate in diplomatic circles about how India and China can move beyond a leader‑centric model to a more institutionalized relationship.
According to the column, longstanding diplomatic, strategic and economic frictions require a broader, multilateral approach involving institutions, regional partners and sustained policy dialogue. Relying only on high‑level meetings, the author warns, is insufficient to address the complex issues that have strained ties in recent years.
The SCMP editorial calls for both governments to engage a wider set of stakeholders, including foreign ministries, trade bodies and security establishments, to develop a comprehensive framework for managing competition and cooperation.
While the opinion does not detail specific policy steps, it underscores the need for systematic confidence‑building measures and consistent communication channels beyond occasional summitry.
The article reflects ongoing debate in diplomatic circles about how India and China can move beyond a leader‑centric model to a more institutionalized relationship.