Kathrine Frich
Putin endorsed Xi’s remarks and broadened the pitch.
Putin endorsed Xi’s remarks and broadened the pitch.
Xi and Putin Tout a “New World Order”
At a major summit in China, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin signalled a shift in global power.
The message was clear: their “new world order” has arrived.
Xi framed the moment as a call for unity against domination by any single power.
Xi’s Call to Unite Against “hegemonism”
Xi urged world leaders to stand together against “hegemonism.”
He linked that appeal to a broader push for respect among states.
The language in his messages shows Xi’s bid to rally support beyond its traditional partners.
A Swipe at Washington’s “bullying practices”
Without naming the United States directly, Xi took aim at Washington.
He condemned “bullying practices” and urged countries to “oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices.”
The lines were a pointed rebuke wrapped in diplomatic phrasing.
Setting the Stage at the SCO in Tianjin
Xi delivered the speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Monday.
The forum brought regional leaders together under China’s chairmanship, but it also provides a stage for Beijing to project confidence and ambition.
Putin Backs Beijing’s Vision
Putin endorsed Xi’s remarks and broadened the pitch.
He said the bloc “could take on the leading role in efforts to form a more just and equal system of global governance in the world.”
The statement echoed Moscow’s long-running critique of Western-led institutions.
Money and Mechanisms: Xi’s Pledges
Xi matched rhetoric with cash and structures.
He committed 2 billion yuan in grants for member states this year.
He also pledged a development bank to provide “stronger underpinnings” for security and economic cooperation.
Modi’s High-Profile Presence
The gathering included India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Putin. Cameras caught the two leaders riding together and clasping hands.
Their interaction underscored warming ties amid shifting regional alignments.
Trade Tensions and India’s Russia Links
The summit unfolded against tariff threats from Washington.
This follows Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, plus an extra import tax tied to Russian oil purchases.
He alleged that India’s purchases of military equipment and oil from Russia were facilitating Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Ahead of a Military Parade
The SCO meetings precede a large military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
The event marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.
Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are in attendance, and are planned to stay in China during the parade.
