Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before travelling to the United States for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to CNBC.
Key facts
- Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India, CNBC reports.
- The India trip is expected to precede a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Xi is expected to travel to the U.S. for the Trump meeting, per CNBC.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before travelling to the United States to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, according to CNBC.
CNBC’s reporting focuses on the expected timing and order of the visits, with the India stop positioned ahead of the planned meeting with Trump in the U.S.
Further details of the visits, including specific dates and agendas, were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
If it takes place, a first visit by China's leader to India followed by a meeting with the U.S. president would be a notable point of contact among three major nations. The available source does not detail the purpose or outcome of the planned meetings.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Xi Jinping expected to visit before meeting Trump?
According to CNBC, Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for the meeting with President Trump.
Why is Xi making these visits?
CNBC reports the visits are part of an effort to build diplomatic clout ahead of the planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.