This is the 2nd informal summit between Modi and Xi. The first one was held last year at the Chinese city of Wuhan
Mr Xi has introduced major departures from this approach
Kim's meetings with Xi in quick succession show that ties are improving rapidly as North Korea seeks talks over its nuclear programme
Xi is scheduled to visit Nepal after his India meet, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying had announced on Wednesday
In his delegation level talks with Xi, Modi noted that India and China were global economic powers during most of the last 2000 years and were returning to stage gradually
Apart from the guided tour of the ancient city of Mamallapuram, where the summit will be held, both the leaders will taste South Indian cuisine
Later in the evening, Xi will meet Modi and hold talks on a host of issues in a relaxed atmosphere at the historic tourist town of Mamallapuram
The mine, and other similar ones, are due to bring Afghanistan $1 billion a year in revenues, and create over 35,000 jobs
Measure is a warning to China's other big private biz that loaded up on debt to buy assets overseas
China began its first ever Army Day parade on Sunday
He said the PLA was capable of defeating invading enemies, asking them to always remain combat ready
The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind was first put forth by Xi in 2013
We will provide more opportunities for the world through our development, Jinping said
President Xi Jinping has confronted the phenomenon head-on. But, as economy continues to modernise, much work remains to be done
CPC which is in power since 1949, yesterday proposed to amend the country's Constitution to remove the two term limits for the President and Vice President, potentially allowing Xi to rule for life
Some analysts believe that allowing Xi one-man rule might worsen an increasingly tense relationship between the US and China
I now very much look forward to stepping on this wonderful land to renew friendship and explore cooperation with my Nepali friends, he said
In a statement issued after the call, the USTR provided no details on the areas of progress
Said, 'No one can expect us to swallow consequences that damage our sovereignty, security'
Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang will continue in office for another term until next Party Congress