Afghanistan, Aug. 31 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, his first China visit since 2020's deadly border clash, emphasizing trust, respect, and regional stability.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

The visit comes against the backdrop of strained relations between the two Asian powers, following a deadly Himalayan border clash in 2020 that killed 20 Indian soldiers and at least four Chinese troops. Since then, ties have been severely tested, with both nations strengthening military presence al...