Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) and foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre left) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre right), walk to the Tiananmen rostrum ahead of a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender in Beijing, China, Sep 3, 2025.

China’s Xi pushes Global Governance Initiative as alternative to Western-led order: Can Beijing deliver substance beyond slogans?

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s newly unveiled Global Governance Initiative (GGI) marks Beijing’s clearest statement of intent to reshape the international order, analysts say, as the world reels from intensifying great-power rivalry and the breakdown of postwar alliances. Unveiled at the...
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In Vladimir Putin’s limo, Narendra Modi Discusses Global Affairs: India’s Delicate Position Between Washington and Moscow

When India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi climbed into Vladimir Putin’s car on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, the moment was as symbolic as it was spontaneous. For 45 minutes, the leaders of India and...
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Xi Jinping Calls for Stronger Unity and Practical Cooperation as SCO Convenes Largest-Ever Summit in Tianjin

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to “forge ahead with solid steps for a better future” as leaders of the Eurasian bloc gathered for what has become its largest and most consequential summit since...
SCO summit in Tianjin, China

SCO summit: Xi Jinping Condemns “Geopolitical Bullying,” Calls on Global Leaders to Resist U.S.-Led Pressure

 Under the chandeliers of the Great Hall in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Monday with a sharp warning to the assembled leaders. He denounced what he called “bullying behavior” in global affairs...
India Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar

India’s Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan on October 15: A Landmark Diplomatic Step Amid Strained Relations

India's Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Pakistan this month. This visit, which marks the first time a high-ranking Indian minister has traveled to Pakistan in nearly a decade,...
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SCO First Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill: A Unified Front Against Global Terrorism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently held its inaugural joint anti-terrorism drill in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking a significant milestone in the organization's efforts to combat global terrorism. The large-scale exercise, named Anti-terrorism Interaction-2024, featured live forces...
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Growing Global Footprint

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a strategic organization with a growing influence in global geopolitics. Established in 2001, it initially included Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Over time, its influence has expanded to include India, Iran, Pakistan,...
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Xi Jinping will join SCO meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) meeting to be held next week under the chairmanship of India. Xi Jinping will join this meeting virtually. China has made its official announcement. China's Foreign Ministry has issued...