NEW DELHI, 10 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India this week, his first in seven years, is expected to help improve diplomatic relations between the two countries, but business ties remain affected by mistrust and regulatory hurdles. Xi will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, with a possible meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to be important for the future of bilateral relations. Although ties have improved since the 2020 border clashes, businesses continue to face investment restrictions, visa delays and other barriers. India has recently eased some restrictions on Chinese investment and approved selected joint ventures, but major Chinese companies remain cautious about expanding their operations in the country.