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Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking a significant moment in global diplomacy.
The summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, is the largest in SCO history and brings together over 20 leaders from across Asia, the Middle East, and Eurasia. It comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and a recalibration of global alliances, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues aggressive trade policies and sanctions that have strained relations with China, India, and Russia.
Modi’s visit to China—the first in over seven years—signals a cautious thaw in India-China relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. Putin’s presence underscores Russia’s continued outreach to key partners amid Western isolation over the war in Ukraine.
Chinese officials have framed the summit as a demonstration of Global South solidarity and a vision for a multipolar world order. While substantive policy breakthroughs are not expected, the event serves as a strategic platform for China to position itself as a stable counterweight to Western-led institutions.
SCO summit 2018 Picture by kremlin.ru
