Global Powerhouses Unite: Xi and Putin Challenge West at Pivotal China Summit
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, saw leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping advocate for a non-Western global order, with Putin defending Russia's Ukraine offensive and blaming the West. Key bilateral meetings, including between Putin and India's Narendra Modi, highlighted discussions on global security, economic cooperation, and stalled peace efforts for the Ukrainian conflict.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Across Africa • 10 months ago • 1 minute read •
Leaders from across Eurasia convened in Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in early September 2025, a gathering touted by Moscow and Beijing as a crucial alternative to Western-led political and security blocs. Amidst a global landscape described by Chinese President Xi Jinping as increasingly “chaotic and intertwined,” the summit provided a platform for member states to address shared security and development challenges, emphasizing a non-Western style of collaboration under the guiding
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