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Xi Jinping lands in US after New Delhi stop, highlighting India’s role in Trump‑Xi talks
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:36 AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States after a diplomatic visit to New Delhi, prompting analysts to examine India’s influence on the forthcoming Trump‑Xi summit.
Xi Jinping touched down in Washington shortly after completing a multi‑day diplomatic tour of New Delhi, where he met Indian officials including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During his Indian visit, the Chinese leader discussed trade, border issues and regional security, signalling a willingness to engage more closely with New Delhi.
The timing of Xi’s US arrival coincides with the scheduled summit between President Donald Trump and Xi, leading observers to suggest that India’s recent dialogue could shape parts of the agenda, especially on supply‑chain resilience and Indo‑Pacific stability.
Both the White House and the Chinese foreign ministry have declined to comment on any direct link, but the sequence of trips underscores the growing strategic importance of India in the triangular relationship among the three powers.
During his Indian visit, the Chinese leader discussed trade, border issues and regional security, signalling a willingness to engage more closely with New Delhi.
The timing of Xi’s US arrival coincides with the scheduled summit between President Donald Trump and Xi, leading observers to suggest that India’s recent dialogue could shape parts of the agenda, especially on supply‑chain resilience and Indo‑Pacific stability.
Both the White House and the Chinese foreign ministry have declined to comment on any direct link, but the sequence of trips underscores the growing strategic importance of India in the triangular relationship among the three powers.