China Southern to resume Guangzhou‑New Delhi flights on September 21
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: China Southern Airlines announced it will restart regular passenger service on the Guangzhou‑New Delhi route on September 21, ending a six‑year suspension. The move comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the BRICS summit, signalling a thaw in India‑China relations and an expected boost to air connectivity between the two countries. The resumption is part of broader diplomatic efforts to improve ties.
Covered by 14 outlets across the spectrum: 14% left, 50% center, 36% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Quint
- Center (5): ABP Live English, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mint, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (4): Sunday Guardian, India Today, India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- ‘Look Forward To Constructive Discussions’: India Ahead Of Modi-Xi Talks On BRICS Sidelines — ABP Live English (center)
- BRICS Summit 2026 Live News: India’s PM Modi and China’s Xi Jinping Seek to Reset Ties on BRICS Sidelines, Marking Latest Major Push by Rival Neighbours to Repair Ties — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- BRICS Summit LIVE: Xi makes 4 points on promoting development of China-India ties — The Federal (left-leaning)
- India-China trade: A snapshot — Deccan Herald (center)
- Ethiopia, Malaysia eye strong defence, business ties with India after Modi meet at BRICS — Hindustan Times (center)
- PM Modi, Xi welcome 'steady progress' in India-China ties at BRICS meet, bat for mutual resolution of border dispute — Hindustan Times (center)
- India-China Ties: Direct Flights To Resume, Diplomatic Thaw Ahead Of BRICS — India Today (right-leaning)
- India-China bonhomie on display: PM Modi welcomes Xi Jinping at BRICS Summit | WATCH — India TV English (right-leaning)
- China Southern announces India flight resumption after six-year hiatus ahead of Xi Jinping's BRICS visit — Mint (center)
- China Southern Airlines to resume Guangzhou-Delhi flights after 6 years — The New Indian Express (center)
- Quad pushes logistics network amid India-China thaw — The New Indian Express (center)
- The Timeless Pair: China, India, and the New Delhi Moment — The Quint (left-leaning)
- Big Boost To India-China Air Connectivity Ahead Of Xi's Visit To Delhi — Times Now (right-leaning)
- India Steers BRICS Towards Common Ground After All-Night Negotiations: Govt Sources — Times Now (right-leaning)