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Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade

Indian and Chinese leaders agree differences should not become disputes, reaffirming long-term ties.

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Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade

What this story says

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on September 12, 2026, during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
  • The leaders agreed that differences between India and China should not become disputes, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
  • Discussions covered border issues, trade, and broader bilateral cooperation, with Xi Jinping calling for a strategic, long-term perspective on ties.
  • This was the first bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

Who covered it

Left 19%(3)Centre 25%(4)Right 56%(9)

Percentages are shares of the 16 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 29 of the 45 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .

Trust

42/100

Craft

61/100

Hype

41/100

45 sources · methodology

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The meeting was the first bilateral engagement between the two leaders since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both leaders agreed that differences between their countries should not escalate into disputes, as stated by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. They also discussed border issues, trade, and cooperation between India and China.

During their talks, Xi Jinping stated that India and China should view their bilateral ties from a strategic perspective, focusing on long-term development. The meeting aimed to advance the normalisation process and expand economic engagement between the two nations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that both leaders reaffirmed the need for a strategic, long-term perspective on bilateral ties.

Disagreement on meeting duration

The duration of the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi was not consistently reported across all outlets. The Hindu reported that the bilateral meeting began as the summit commenced. TFIPOST noted that the talks began at around 5:45 p.m. and lasted approximately [duration not specified in source].

Omissions in coverage

None of the right-rated digests mention the specific details of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, which The Hindu reported was adopted with consensus. The right-rated digests also do not mention Prime Minister Modi's call for BRICS to transition from 'rule-takers to rule-shapers' or his proposal for 10 proposals for global governance reform, as reported by The Hindu.

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 1 time, most recently on 12 Sept 2026, 21:00, and will add the sides that appear.

How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

3 rated outlets

  • Left-rated reports led on the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit. The Hindu's headline highlighted the BRICS adoption of the New Delhi Declaration and separately mentioned PM Modi holding bilateral talks with Xi Jinping. CNBC's digest stated that Modi and Xi addressed concerns around border disputes and trade imbalances. Indian Express's digest reported that Modi told Xi that border peace is essential for bilateral relations and that both leaders aim to enhance strategic partnerships.

Centre

4 rated outlets

  • Centre-rated reports focused on the statements made by Prime Minister Modi and President Xi regarding their bilateral relationship. The Economic Times's headline framed the story as a progression from "frozen borders to a fragile thaw" since Galwan, though its digest did not detail the meeting itself. Hindustan Times's digest reported Modi telling Xi that "differences should not become disputes" and that peace on the border is key to India-China ties. South China Morning Post's digest noted that Xi told Modi of China and India’s 'responsibilities' as Global South powers and that the Indian statement said they reaffirmed that 'differences should not become disputes'.

Right

9 rated outlets

  • Right-rated reports highlighted the agreement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi to resolve the border dispute. vz.ru's digest stated Xi announced the re-establishment of cooperation between China and India. Aftenposten's digest reported that Modi and Xi pledged to resolve the border dispute. Rediff.com's digest mentioned the meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Tribune India's digest reported that Modi and Xi committed to a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable" resolution of the boundary dispute. India Today's digest stated Modi and Xi agreed differences should not become disputes. Times of India's digest reported Xi Jinping calling for long-term India-China ties and Modi thanking China for BRICS support.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade?
Of the 16 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 19% are rated left, 25% are rated centre, 56% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 45. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade left or right?
Neither side dominates it. Of the 16 rated outlets on this story, 19% are rated left, 25% are rated centre, 56% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
Is the coverage of Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade biased?
Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade is one event reported by 45 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which outlets covered Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade?
45 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
When did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on September 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. This was their first bilateral meeting since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
What did Modi and Xi agree on during their meeting?
Both leaders agreed that differences between India and China should not become disputes. They also discussed border issues, trade, and bilateral cooperation, with Xi Jinping calling for a strategic, long-term perspective on their relationship.
What was the significance of this meeting?
This meeting was significant as it was the first bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. It aimed to advance the normalisation process and expand economic engagement between the two nations.

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