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The viral image showing Indian Prime Minister Modi presenting a portrait of himself to Chinese President Xi Jinping is not from the 2026 BRICS Summit. It is an old photograph dating back to 2019.
Verified Misinformation (Thai PBS Verify): The image circulating online, which claims to show Narendra Modi gifting his portrait to Xi Jinping during the 2026 BRICS meetings, is misleading. The photograph dates back to the 2019 informal summit in Mamallapuram, India. Additionally, historical records show that the souvenir was presented to Modi by Xi Jinping, contradicting the online narrative.
Sep 16, 2026
Video of Donald Trump peeking at Xi Jinping’s notes found to be AI-generated
Thai PBS Verify has found a clip claiming that the U.S. President Donald Trump tried to read notes of his Chinese homologue, Xi Jinping, at a dinner table. However, it is found that the video contains AI-generated images.
May 19, 2026
Manipulated image of Donald Trump bowing to Xi Jinping in China appears online
Claims that Donald Trump bowed to Xi Jinping following his official visit to China have been verified as false. The image is “edited” rather than AI-generated. In reality, the two leaders engaged in a routine handshake.
May 18, 2026