China sought visas for Xi’s 67-member delegation on August 27, just two weeks before BRICS visit was announced

China sought visas for President Xi Jinping's delegation weeks before his BRICS summit participation was announced. Xi will arrive in New Delhi for a 24-hour visit and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Preparations were underway for weeks, despite the late public announcement by Beijing. The visit aims to build on improved India-China ties following their 2024 meeting.