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Xi Jinping Asserts China and India Are Each Other's Development Opportunities

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared during a public address that China and India should view each other as opportunities for development rather than threats. This statement was made amid ongoing diplomatic and economic engagement between the two nations. The remarks were widely reported by state media and are seen as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral ties.

Xi Jinping, during a public address on September 12, 2026, explicitly stated that China and India are each other's development opportunities, not threats. The statement was published by Xinhua, China's state news agency, and carried significant weight in international diplomatic circles. The remarks were part of a broader narrative promoting cooperation between emerging global powers.

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StateXinhuaSep 12, 06:53 PM
Flash: Xi says China, India each other's development opportunities, not threats - Xinhua

Flash: Xi says China, India each other's development opportunities, not threats  Xinhua

StateXinhuaSep 12, 02:09 PM
Xinhua Commentary: China's vision and action promote BRICS cooperation - Xinhua

Xinhua Commentary: China's vision and action promote BRICS cooperation  Xinhua