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Chinese President Xi Jinping secured agreement from SCO member countries to establish a new development bank, marking a significant boost to Beijing's influence and a step towards regional economic cooperation, amidst broader geopolitical tensions and efforts to challenge US-led global governance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized 'bullying practices' in a speech to SCO leaders, indirectly addressing U.S. tariffs and highlighting the group's role in promoting a multilateral trading system, as global leaders gather ahead of China's Victory Day parade.
During the SCO meeting in Tianjin, China, leaders Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi displayed a facade of unity and camaraderie, despite underlying frictions with the US, with Modi notably engaging closely with Putin and Xi, highlighting a show of solidarity among major world powers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the West and NATO for the Ukraine war during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, citing a coup in Ukraine and NATO's expansion as causes, while China emphasized its push for a multipolar world and regional development. The summit also included discussions on global security and China's increasing influence through economic initiatives.
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.
India and China are seeking to repair their strained relationship amid economic challenges and geopolitical tensions, with Modi's visit to China aiming to reset ties and explore economic cooperation, amidst broader regional and global strategic shifts.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts a major summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, showcasing China as a regional power and counterweight to Western influence, with key leaders like Putin and Modi attending amidst geopolitical tensions and military displays.
China's Xi Jinping is hosting a major regional security forum in Tianjin to showcase Global South solidarity, inviting over 20 leaders including Putin and Modi, amidst geopolitical flux and efforts to counter Western influence. The summit emphasizes optics over substantive cooperation, with key bilateral meetings expected between India and China, and Putin staying on for a military parade in Beijing.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised the positive trajectory of India-China relations during his visit to Beijing, emphasizing the importance of practical cooperation and mutual respect, amidst ongoing efforts to improve bilateral ties despite historical border disputes.
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's upcoming visit to China for the SCO meeting signals ongoing improvements in China-India relations, following recent high-level visits and discussions on economic and diplomatic issues, with the potential to mark a significant milestone in their bilateral relationship.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for a permanent solution to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting at the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing the need for structured negotiations, border management, and rebuilding trust after the 2020 standoff, amidst ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and improve bilateral relations.
India refused to sign the SCO summit joint statement in China due to its concerns over terrorism and the omission of the Pahalgam attack, which it blames on Pakistan. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism, with India criticizing certain countries for supporting terrorist activities and calling for accountability within the SCO. The situation remains tense, with recent military exchanges and international efforts to de-escalate.
India refused to endorse a joint statement at the China-led SCO summit due to disagreements over terrorism concerns, highlighting ongoing tensions with Pakistan and limits of China's influence in the bloc. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's visit aims to repair bilateral ties with China amid regional security issues, with India emphasizing counter-terrorism as its top priority.
Iran's defense minister visited China, expressing gratitude for support amid regional tensions following recent clashes with Israel. The visit coincided with a SCO meeting in China, highlighting China's role as a regional power and its efforts to promote global stability and cooperation among member states, including Iran, despite ongoing conflicts and US tensions in the region.