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Xi Jinping Visits Delhi: China Signals New Tone While Holding Old Assumptions
✍️ Lowy Institute
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:54 AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Delhi, marking a key diplomatic engagement as the Lowy Institute notes a shift in China’s tone towards India, though underlying assumptions remain unchanged.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi for a high‑level visit, meeting with Indian officials and engaging in discussions on bilateral ties.
The Lowy Institute has highlighted that China appears to be adopting a new tone in its approach to India, signalling a potential shift in diplomatic posture.
However, the institute also points out that despite this change in tone, China’s long‑standing assumptions about India remain largely unchanged, suggesting a complex and evolving relationship.
The Lowy Institute has highlighted that China appears to be adopting a new tone in its approach to India, signalling a potential shift in diplomatic posture.
However, the institute also points out that despite this change in tone, China’s long‑standing assumptions about India remain largely unchanged, suggesting a complex and evolving relationship.