2026-07
In the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh along the eastern section of the China-India border, the PLA crossed the Line of Actual Control, set up military tents, and has remained stationed there long-term, triggering a standoff.
2026-10-22
The Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police confirmed that the tents pitched by the PLA in July remain firmly in place, with the standoff between the two armies continuing for several months.
2026-07
The PLA erected tents around Taksing in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh on the China-India border and continued the standoff, sparking speculation abroad about the military chain of command and the situation.
2026-10-24
Video footage circulating on October 24 showed the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Indian army in a standoff at the border. According to Indian media reports, the standoff has continued since late July.
2026-10-20
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio began a two-day visit to India and said that the United States and India are close to reaching an agreement on a trade deal.
2026-10-14
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will visit India and Central Asia, focusing on energy cooperation, commercial investment, and regional security issues.
2026-10-01
On October 1, members of the Tibetan Youth Congress protested in front of the Chinese Embassy in India, chanting "Free Tibet" and demanding the repeal of the "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" implemented this July, the closure of boarding schools, and the release of Tibetan political prisoners. They were blocked by Indian police and briefly detained.
2026-09-25
U.S. and Indian troops carried out a joint air assault exercise in the Himalayas, airlifting by helicopter to Oli and successfully seizing two objectives.
2026-09-12
On September 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping temporarily cancelled his attendance at the BRICS summit banquet held in New Delhi, India on September 12 due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf. Official Beijing has not provided an explanation for the absence, prompting outside concerns regarding his health status and power succession, though currently there is no evidence indicating he is seriously ill.
2026-09-20
Hu Liren mentioned in the program that Russian TV had previously explained Xi Jinping's abnormal behavior at the venue in India as an earphone problem; he believes this claim was meant to whitewash Xi Jinping and is untrue.
2026-09-18
Russian television released a video attempting to show that Xi Jinping was in normal condition during his meeting with Modi in India; some commentators said the video was doctored and pieced together, which instead deepened speculation that Xi suffered a stroke.
2026-09-12
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, 2026, his gait and state during public appearances were noted by outsiders as clearly abnormal, sparking speculation about his health and discussions regarding a power crisis within the CCP.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping visited India from September 12 to 13, staying for one night. During this period, his motorcade was intercepted by local Tibetans who ran toward it. Dozens of Tibetans were arrested by Indian police during the incident and subsequently released. On-site videos show that Indian military and police did not use lethal force against the protesters and displayed sympathy.
2026-09-12
On September 12, at the BRICS summit held in New Delhi, India, Indian Prime Minister Modi suddenly paused during his speech, turned to Xi Jinping and his interpreter twice to ask, "Is it OK?". After Xi Jinping nodded in response, Modi continued his speech. Indian media reported that the cause of this episode remains unclear and may be related to on-site equipment or translation.
2026-09-13
While attending the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell, and Indian Prime Minister Modi asked him on-site if he was feeling uncomfortable. After the meeting, Xi Jinping returned to rest and subsequently missed the dinner hosted by Modi. Related reports stated that Xi Jinping suddenly paused during his speech at the summit, and two people on-site asked "Are you okay?"; the program did not provide a hospital diagnosis or an official statement regarding his health condition.
2026-09-13
When Xi Jinping finished his trip to India and boarded his plane to leave, he was observed to be unable to swing his left arm, with his shoulder twisted and his pace noticeably slow, clearly different from the movements of those accompanying him, sparking outside speculation about his health condition.
2026-09-13
According to a circulating video, while Xi Jinping was attending a meeting in India, Modi asked “Are you okay?” from three or four meters away, after which two staff members walked toward Xi Jinping; Xi waved them off and the staff left. The incident was widely circulated, and another version of the video appeared claiming that Modi asked the question because of an earphone problem.
2026-09-13
The two-day BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, issuing the New Delhi Declaration, which calls on the Middle East region to exercise maximum restraint, avoid actions that could worsen the situation, and condemns, in neutral wording, attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
2026-09-13
According to multiple media reports, an important agreement that India and China had originally planned to sign during Xi Jinping's visit to India in September was ultimately not signed.
2026-09-13
On the evening of September 13, 2026, Xi Jinping left New Delhi after the BRICS Summit. When boarding the plane, he had no jet bridge assistance and walked up the airstairs on foot; the process was very strenuous, inconsistent with the physical condition of someone in his seventies.
2026-09-12
On September 12, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the two-day BRICS summit. On-site video released by Indian media ANI showed Xi Jinping publicly appearing at New Delhi airport and being welcomed by the Indian side.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell while attending the BRICS summit in India, prompting Indian Prime Minister Modi to pause his speech and inquire about his condition twice. Subsequently, Xi Jinping missed the dinner hosted by Modi for leaders of various countries, and his health has drawn intense attention and speculation from the outside world.
2026-09-12
The Wall Street Journal reported that during the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping temporarily canceled a dinner due to sudden indisposition, with Wang Yi attending on his behalf, sparking external speculation about his health.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping did not attend the important banquet on the evening of the 12th during his time in India, while Putin and others were present. Related reports did not provide an official reason for Xi's absence, only noting that he had arrived in India but did not attend the banquet, which required conversations with various parties and prolonged activity. Subsequently, rumors regarding his health spread online, with his absence from the banquet being used as one of the indicators to speculate on whether he was experiencing health issues.
2026-09-12
During his opening address at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Prime Minister Modi suddenly turned and asked Xi Jinping how he was feeling. The hall fell silent for 16 seconds, sparking speculation abroad about Xi Jinping's physical condition.
2026-09-12
The video claims that Xi Jinping walked slowly during his visit to India, that Modi asked about his condition twice, that he did not attend the banquet and returned to Beijing early, and that upon his return there was no welcome ceremony or press release, sparking outside speculation about his health.
2026-09-12
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September 2026, the concept of a unified BRICS currency pushed by China was not included in the New Delhi Declaration; the declaration only mentioned expanding the use of local currencies for settlement and interconnecting payment systems. India stated clearly that there is currently no proposal to establish a unified BRICS currency.
2026-09-12
According to Bloomberg, at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping proposed establishing a BRICS open-source AI community to promote large language model development, application cooperation, and talent training, and suggested setting up a BRICS open-source AI zone, but the proposal was not fully accepted.
2026-09-12
According to a video blogger, while Xi Jinping attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, Modi asked him twice during their meeting whether he was well, which was interpreted as a sign that his condition was abnormal; no corroborating evidence has been found in public reports.
2026-09-12
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, local Tibetans intercepted his motorcade in protest. Indian authorities detained dozens of Tibetans, then released them all, without taking harsh measures.
2026-09-12
At the China-India talks in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, Zhou Hongxu, director of the Central Guard Bureau, appeared beside Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, attending in plain clothes. Eight months after Zhang Youxia was dismissed in January 2026, Zhou Hongxu remains in his post.
2026-09-09
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office of India intends to conduct a detailed investigation into Xiaomi's Indian business, focusing on verifying its shareholding structure, fund flows, and compliance with Indian government investment regulations.
2026-09-10
Xinhua News Agency grandly announced that President Xi Jinping will visit BRICS countries and travel to New Delhi, saying that a delegation of about 400 people is reportedly ready, and this will be Xi Jinping's first visit to India since 2019.
2026-09-08
Around September 8, 2026, Wang Dan, Guo Baosheng, Chen Xiaoping, and several friends traveled to India and met with the Dalai Lama, with relevant photos published online. Those accompanying them were reportedly overseas pro-democracy figures and their friends. Following the meeting, some criticized them for contacting or paying homage to the Dalai Lama, while those involved viewed the encounter as a meeting between anti-communist individuals and a gesture of respect for the Dalai Lama's person and beliefs. The source material did not specify the exact city or the formal arrangements for the meeting.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, Reuters reported that the Indian government, citing national security, data storage, and political considerations, has shelved the plan for Alipay+, a unit of Singapore-based Ant International, to connect to India's UPI payment system.
2026-09
Reuters reported that Xi Jinping plans to lead a large delegation to India in mid-September to attend the BRICS summit.
2026-09
During his attendance at the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping was absent from the banquet. He left India in a hurry the following noon, showing sluggish movements and a non-responsive left hand while boarding the plane. Rumors circulated after his return to Beijing that he had to be carried off the aircraft.
2026-09
Xi Jinping traveled to India to attend the BRICS summit, but along the route to his hotel and his motorcade, he encountered numerous slogans and chants from Indian anti‑Communist and anti‑Xi individuals, being described as a “street rat.”
2026-09
At the opening of the BRICS summit in India, the Indian Prime Minister asked Xi Jinping, “Is it okay?” and Xi Jinping left early, prompting speculation about his poor health and sluggish actions.
2026-09
Leaders of the BRICS group will hold a summit in New Delhi, India in early September. The Iran conflict and disagreements among member states will be core issues, and India faces a difficult test of diplomatic balancing.
2026-09
Xi Jinping flew to India to attend the BRICS summit and hold talks with Modi, but was absent from the grand banquet that evening, reportedly returning to his hotel to rest.
2026-09
During the BRICS summit in India in September 2026, online reports claimed that Xi Jinping missed a banquet due to health problems and was rushed to the hospital, and American journalist Bill Gertz also discussed the rumor on his show; subsequently, Russian media released on-site footage showing Xi Jinping scrambling because of a malfunctioning simultaneous interpretation earpiece, thereby debunking the rumor.
2026-09
At the BRICS New Delhi summit in September 2026, Xi Jinping signed the New Delhi Declaration drafted by India. The declaration includes provisions on establishing reliable and sustainable critical mineral supply chains and opposing the weaponization of critical minerals. After the summit, Modi publicly called on all countries not to weaponize critical minerals.
2026-09
India approves its first dengue vaccine, bringing hope in the fight against a severe epidemic; over the past five years India has reported more than 1 million dengue cases, and the actual figure may be far higher.
2026-09
During the BRICS New Delhi Summit in September 2026, Xi Jinping held a meeting of about 45 minutes with Indian Prime Minister Modi. The two sides failed to reach a consensus on the positioning of China-India relations, and after the meeting Modi paid his respects to Xi Jinping in person as a matter of diplomatic courtesy.
2026-09
According to Hu Liren, during Xi Jinping's visit to India, multiple videos circulated online showing Tibetans chasing Xi Jinping's motorcade.
2026-08-31
Self-media reports say that Gao Zhikai was criticized by an Indian commentator during a live interview on an Indian television channel and was accused of losing his composure on the show.
2026-08-30
From August 30 to September 3, Xi Jinping attended the SCO summit and visited Egypt, and from September 12 to 13 he traveled to New Delhi, India, with Cai Qi, director of the CCP General Office, accompanying him throughout. Reports said he was in poor condition during his stay in India and skipped the formal banquet that evening.
2026-08-25
Indian special envoy visits China and discusses the border issue with the Chinese side.
2026-08-25
China and India held their 25th meeting on the boundary question, where both sides agreed to establish a working group for boundary delimitation and border management, as well as to set up a military hotline, though no substantive solution was reached.
2026-08-24
Reuters, citing sources, said Xi Jinping may lead a delegation of about 400 people to India for the BRICS summit; China had not yet confirmed this at the time.
2026-08-20
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks with Indian Defense Minister Singh in New Delhi, where the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on maritime security cooperation.
2026-08-17
Indian students held protests in New Delhi on August 17, opposing the National Testing Agency's decision to re-examine academic tests, and demanding the abolition of the agency and a judicial investigation.
2026-08-03
Exiled Tibetans living in India held a protest in Mumbai against China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, believing the law could accelerate the forced assimilation of ethnic minorities.
2026-08-02
In Dharamsala in northern India, protesters held a candlelight vigil to mourn Tibetan activist Lhagar Rangzen, who died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters a month ago.
2026-08
Gao Zhikai said on an Indian TV program that India has no right to discuss the disaster in Nepal; the host countered by citing his earlier remarks in Pakistan about using Tibetan water resources.
2026-08
In August 2026, hundreds of exiled Tibetans took to the streets in Dharamsala and Mumbai, India, to protest China's newly implemented National Unity and Progress Promotion Law, fearing that the law will accelerate the disappearance of the Tibetan language and cultural identity.
2026-07-01
Tibetan exiles in Dharamshala protested the law's implementation, criticizing it for erasing Tibetan culture, language, and way of life.
2025-09-03
On the morning of September 3, 2025, a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with the troops on parade formed up along Chang'an Avenue to be reviewed by Xi Jinping.
2025-07-02
The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso formally granted exclusive succession rights to the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a private trust registered in India, sparking a geopolitical game between the US, China, and India.
2020
In 2020, Chinese and Indian troops clashed fatally in the Galwan Valley, and the line of actual control has remained tense ever since.
1962-10-20
From October 20 to November 21, 1962, China and India went to war simultaneously on the western and eastern sections of their border, with the eastern sector, southern Tibet, as the main battlefield.
1962
In 1962, a border war broke out between China and India. Miles Yu said that such wars stem from ideological disputes and have no necessary connection with territorial integrity; the territories occupied by the Chinese Communist Party were ultimately all given up.