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Bureau, T. H. (2026, September 12). What to know about Xi Jinping’s official vehicle, the Hongqi Limousine? The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/xi-jinping-official-vehicle-hongqi-n701-limousine-brics-summit-2026-chinese-delegation/article71459982.ece
Bureau, The Hindu. “What to know about Xi Jinping’s official vehicle, the Hongqi Limousine?” The Hindu, 12 Sept. 2026, https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/xi-jinping-official-vehicle-hongqi-n701-limousine-brics-summit-2026-chinese-delegation/article71459982.ece.
Bureau, The Hindu. “What to know about Xi Jinping’s official vehicle, the Hongqi Limousine?” The Hindu, September 12, 2026. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/xi-jinping-official-vehicle-hongqi-n701-limousine-brics-summit-2026-chinese-delegation/article71459982.ece.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He was seen traveling in his custom-built Hongqi Limousine, a symbol of China’s early communist revolutionary elite. Notable leaders like Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping were frequently photographed riding in Hongqi sedans during the 1960s and 1970s. The Hongqi brand, meaning "red flag" in Chinese, has historically been used for high-ranking government officials and visiting dignitaries. Although the brand experienced a decline after its period of prominence, it remains an important symbol of China’s ambition to have a strong global presence.