Xi Jinping’s Republic Day greeting to India comes amid rising India-China engagement and Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs. The India-China bonhomie was seen as a direct fallout of Trump's anti-India policies and a shift in the South Asia political dynamics. In the latest development, Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted India on its 77th Republic Day on Monday, emphasising stronger regional partnerships between "good neighbors, friends, and partners." Xi Jinping's Republic Day messageIn his message to President Droupadi Murmu, the Chinese leader expressed hope of "the dragon and the elephant doing tango." Will Donald Trump understand the signals emanating from Beijing and New Delhi, or will he keep on following his agenda?

Source: dna January 26, 2026 12:20 UTC