Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking their first meeting in about ten months. This meeting is crucial amid recent tensions in India-US relations, particularly regarding trade. Modi is also scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin before returning to India. The summit comes as China hosts a significant military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, showcasing its military capabilities. This high-level diplomacy underscores India’s strategic engagement with regional powers while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.