Xi Jinping Skips Modi's BRICS Dinner, Wang Yi Attends

At the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped a gala dinner hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended in his place, according to reports. Xi later appeared alongside Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the traditional family photo on the second day. The summit also highlighted Xi's five-point action plan for BRICS, which may raise concerns in India. Xi left New Delhi after the summit concluded.