Xi says India, China are partners, not rivals or threats

Chinese President Xi Jinping has characterized India and China as partners rather than rivals or threats, calling for deeper economic cooperation between the two nations. He also advocated for parallel progress on boundary-related issues between the countries.

Xi emphasized the role of BRICS in countering unilateralism and strengthening the World Trade Organization. The comments reflect China's push for renewed engagement with India on trade and economic fronts while addressing long-standing border tensions through a gradualist approach.