Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi are set to meet in the southern Indian city of Mamallapuram. Photo: AFP
Chinese President Xi Jinping seeks to highlight cooperation over conflict on visit to India and Nepal
- Chinese leader will seek to present Beijing as regional leader by stressing importance of closer ties in meetings with South Asian leaders
- While Xi wants to play down disputes, Nepal’s closer ties to China have already caused concern in New Delhi
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China-India relations
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi are set to meet in the southern Indian city of Mamallapuram. Photo: AFP
Military vehicles carry DF-17 missiles capable of reaching the US mainland during the parade to mark 70 years of the People’s Republic. Photo: AP
Military advances and Xi Jinping’s supreme status among the themes as Beijing celebrates National Day
- 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China marked by its biggest ever military parade and huge civilian parade
- Xi says no force can stop China ‘marching forward’ and vows to protect the long-term stability of Hong Kong
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People’s Republic of China at 70
Military vehicles carry DF-17 missiles capable of reaching the US mainland during the parade to mark 70 years of the People’s Republic. Photo: AP