Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant meeting on August 31 in Tianjin, China, marking a crucial step toward stabilizing one of Asias most strategically important relationships. The talks took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where leaders from across Eurasia gathered. For both New Delhi and Beijing, the meeting represented an opportunity to recalibrate ties after years of turbulence, particularly following the deadly border clashes of 2020.

This is Modis first visit to China since 2018 and comes after months of quiet negotiations designed to reduce tensions. Although Modi and Xi met briefly at the BRICS summit in Kazan la...