NDTV · 22 Sep, 06:51 · Business briefing

Opinion | Trump-Xi Meet: What China Can Give America, And What India Could Lose

This opinion piece analyses the potential outcomes of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, focusing on shifting geopolitical dynamics.

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This opinion piece analyses the potential outcomes of a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, focusing on shifting geopolitical dynamics. It argues that while China may offer specific economic concessions to the United States, India could face significant strategic and economic disadvantages. The article highlights how realigning US-China relations might marginalise India’s role in global supply chains and diplomatic alliances, urging a reassessment of regional power balances.

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