Xi Jinping: The Modi government is all set to hold a meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping when India–China relations are still quite sensitive because of the border disputes between the two nations and the proposed mega hydroelectric dam project of China on the Brahmaputra River.
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Arunachal Pradesh continues to be a bone of contention
The question of Arunachal Pradesh has been one of the most sensitive issues in the ongoing relations between the two countries. While China has kept raising its claims regarding this Indian state, India has maintained its stance about the integral nature of Arunachal Pradesh within the country. The discussion on border stability can thus turn out to be a strategically important matter between Modi and Xi.
Mega dam project emerges as another point of debate
China’s mega hydroelectric power project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River (which gets converted into Brahmaputra in India) has been a point of concern for India as well, which is closely following the developments around this project because of its strategic significance.
Opposition likely to monitor the summit
In addition to the opposition monitoring the Modi-Xi summit, there are questions regarding whether India gets the assurance it needs from the Chinese president on border issues, Arunachal Pradesh, and the consequences of the mega dam project. The opposition will want to see what kind of results India gets out of the discussions.
A carefully observed diplomatic summit
Xi Jinping: In light of the many issues of concern to both nations, ranging from the border issue to water security, the summit between Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping goes beyond any ordinary diplomatic discussion. The important point here is whether the discussions yield tangible results in the ongoing Indian-Chinese relations.
