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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the informal summit in Mahabalipuram’s Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort and Spa. The two leaders are slated to hold one-on-one as well as delegation-level talks in the historic coastal city today.

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Tibetan activists were arrested ahead of informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Modi. Tibetan activists who were allegedly planning a protest against President Xi Jinping were arrested. 

Security across the entire shoreline in Tamil Nadu has been tightened in preparation for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Armed guards posted at all possible landing points on the shoreline

Ahead of the informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, security has been tightened in the heritage town of Mahabalipuram. Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister will reach the city shortly before noon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be meeting at Tamil Nadu’s Mamallapuram for an informal summit. Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister would reach the city shortly before noon.

In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' we take a look at how Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s informal summit at Mamallapuram has brought focus back on the rich history of this UNESCO world heritage site.

UNESCO declared heritage site, Mahabalipuram has become the chosen spot for the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Why have the leaders chosen Mamallapuram as the place for the meet, has been a matter of discussion which has been Simplified by Supriya Krishnamurthy on MyNation. 

According to a statement by the External Affairs Ministry, Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping would exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership

According to historians, Mahabalipuram is the ancient port town in India that was earlier used by the Pallavas to trade with China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to visit Mahabalipuram between October 11 to 14.

The Madras high court observed that there was no need to grant permission to erect banners as the ban only applied to political parties. Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely visit Mahabalipuram later this month for an informal summit with PM Modi
 

India-China stand-off was witnessed just a month before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China for an informal summit to meet president Xi Jinping in October. Abhinav Khare deep dives into the Indo-China conflict.

On President Xi's visit to India in October, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua said both sides are keeping very close contact with each other but declined to reveal the date and venue.
 

China has made it clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s President Xi Jinping will not be discussing the Kashmir issue when they meet. Tension between India and Pakistan escalated after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status granted under Article 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution on August 5.