Overview

• Narendra Modi confirmed his arrival in Tianjin and said he would participate in SCO deliberations after traveling from Japan.
• This is his first visit to China since 2018, with a Sunday bilateral with Xi Jinping expected to focus on trade cooperation and long‑term stability.
• A separate meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for 1 September on the summit sidelines.
• Modi was welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora in Tianjin and greeted by cultural performances at his hotel.
• The trip follows steps discussed in New Delhi to reopen border trade and resume direct flights after Wang Yi’s visit, set against pressure from recent U.S. tariff actions.