Goa, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China on Saturday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking his first visit in seven years. The visit comes amid growing tensions with the United States, particularly due to the 50% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on India, along with a 25% penalty on Russian oil imports. Experts believe these tariffs have pushed India closer to both China and Russia.

Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, with a focus on enhancing bilateral ties. India-China relations have improved significantly since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and subsequent military standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Modi, speaking in Japan before the visit, emphasized the...