At the SCO summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized partnership over rivalry, with Xi highlighting the SCO's role in regional stability and economic development, while Modi expressed commitment to improving India-China relations. The summit also featured meetings between Xi and other leaders like Erdogan, Aliyev, and Pashinyan, and showcased China's efforts to strengthen ties with the Global South amid global tensions and US trade disputes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) growing role in safeguarding regional peace and promoting development amid global uncertainties during the 2025 Tianjin Summit, which is the largest in its history and aims to strengthen cooperation among member states and contribute to a multipolar world order.
President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in maintaining regional stability and promoting development, positioning China as a stable global power and a leader of the developing world amid global shifts and US retreat from leadership.
The article discusses the potential 'day after' plan for Gaza, emphasizing the importance of involving the Palestinian Authority and regional Arab partners in rebuilding and stabilizing Gaza post-conflict, while criticizing Netanyahu's current approach and highlighting the resilience and potential of the Palestinian business community as a foundation for future statehood and peace.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after five days of deadly border clashes, with international mediation and US pressure playing key roles in de-escalating the conflict, though tensions and mistrust remain high.
Turkish President Erdogan has stated that Turkey is committed to increasing diplomatic efforts to achieve calm in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Erdogan emphasized that a two-state solution is the only way to achieve regional peace and called for both sides to avoid actions that would escalate the conflict. He reiterated Turkey's support for an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 1967 borders. Erdogan also warned against further fueling the violence and expressed Turkey's readiness to do whatever it can to ease tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of sound China-Eritrea ties for regional peace and international fairness. Experts believe the visit will boost bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, telecommunications, agriculture, mining, fisheries, healthcare, and governance. Eritrea's strategic location in the Horn of Africa makes it an important partner for China's Belt and Road Initiative. China opposes US sanctions on Eritrea and supports the country's sovereignty and development interests. The two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24.
China has urged Japan not to assist the US in containing China's technological advancements, during a meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries in Beijing. Qin Gang, the Chinese foreign minister, called on Japan to contribute more to regional peace. The meeting also discussed the detention of a Japanese citizen in China and Taiwan.
