Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin has revealed critical takeaways. Modi raised the issue of cross-border terrorism, pressing China for support, while both sides discussed the ballooning $100B trade deficit and the impact of US tariffs. Talks also covered border stability, resumption of direct flights, and India’s role in global governance. With Modi set to meet Putin next, this SCO summit signals India’s growing role in global diplomacy, balancing rivalries and partnerships. Here’s what really went down behind closed doors.