All eyes on Modi-Xi talks to stabilise bilateral ties today

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China for his first visit in over seven years, marking a significant moment in the evolving India-China relationship.

- JAYANTH JACOB @ New Delhi

Modi's arrival in Tianjin on Saturday evening is set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty by US tariffs, which have disrupted international trade and altered geopolitics.

The timing of the visit couldn't be more critical, with Modi scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday for a high-stakes discussion on "stabilising the bilateral ties long term" and enhancing economic cooperation.

The buzzword ahead of the meeting is stability. Both India and China are seeking to chart a course that ensures long-term stability in their relationship, while also addressing larger geopolitical issues. With both countries being key players in the global economic landscape, the talks will focus on collaborating to restore stability to the international economic order, which has been shaken by trade disputes, especially those instigated by Trump's tariffs.