Xi and Putin Push for a New Global Order at SCO Summit

Xi and Putin Push for a New Global Order at SCO Summit

A Gathering of Influential Global South Leaders

China hosted over 20 world leaders—including Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi, and other Asian and Middle Eastern heads—at the SCO summit in Tianjin. The meeting served as a platform for articulating an inclusive global vision challenging the U.S.-led world order.
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Xi’s “Global Governance Initiative”

Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a sweeping strategy aimed at reforming global systems to favor equity and multipolarity—rejecting the longstanding model of Western dominance. Highlights include:

• A proposed SCO development bank.

• An international energy platform and enhanced AI cooperation.

• $1.4 billion in loans and access to China's BeiDou satellite system.
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Xi condemned “Cold War mentalities and power politics,” advocating instead for democracy in international institutions and solidarity among developing nations.
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Putin Backs Multipolar, Eurasian-Centered Security

President Putin applauded the SCO for advancing “genuine multilateralism,” highlighting its shift toward mutual settlements using national currencies. He framed this as a foundation for a new security architecture in Eurasia—one that opposes Eurocentric dominance and upholds sovereignty across the region.
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Modi Signals Rapprochement and Regional Stability

Indian Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India and China are “development partners, not rivals.” He called for continued border stability and cooperation across trade, tourism, and culture. Modi’s engagement—including a warm exchange with Putin—reflects a pivot toward diplomatic pragmatism amidst global uncertainty.
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