19 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar signals support for China’s global vision during 4

Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade. His appearance underscored Malaysia’s alignment with China’s push for a multipolar global order. Over the past week, China has showcased its growing diplomatic clout and military strength, culminating in Wednesday’s parade, which followed the two-day annual...

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23 h. ago Indonesia’s Prabowo attends China’s military parade as protests rage at home

Despite a deadly anti-government protest raging across his country, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stood overlooking Beijing’s Tiananmen Square watching China’s grand military parade with a group of world leaders. His one-day trip was appreciated by Beijing, with the Chinese foreign ministry saying it “welcomed” the visit. Earlier this week, when Prabowo decided to skip the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the ministry said it “respected” Jakarta’s decision. Prabowo joined...

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40 h. ago As China exports to Russia dip on less car demand, new deals show ‘room to grow’

Despite a slowdown in automotive shipments from China to Russia, there is room for them to advance trade settled in yuan and roubles as both countries continue to be pressured away from the US market, analysts said on Tuesday during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the world’s second-largest economy. Russians want consumer goods, personal electronics and common machinery that are difficult to import from the West because of trade sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began...

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45 h. ago Foreign leaders ride the rapid rails of China’s tech prowess after SCO summit

A slew of foreign leaders took China’s signature high-speed railway from the northern port city of Tianjin to Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, having departed from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to attend a Victory Day parade. Seven state leaders arrived on Monday night: President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Maldives Mohamed...

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47 h. ago SCO summit 2025: showcase of how far bloc has come in nearly a quarter century

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001 as a Eurasian security bloc by China, Russia and the four Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It now has 10 full member states, with the addition of Belarus, India, Iran and Pakistan in the past decade. In all, the bloc now brings together 26 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, including observer states Mongolia and Afghanistan and 14 dialogue partners: Sri Lanka, Turkey, Cambodia,...

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49 h. ago Xi, Putin Meet in Beijing as China Flexes Diplomatic Clout | Insight with Haslinda Amin 9/2/2025

Xi, Putin Meet in Beijing as China Flexes Diplomatic Clout | Insight with Haslinda Amin 9/2/2025  Bloomberg.com

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49 h. ago SCO summit 2025: Key takeaways from Beijing’s push to reshape global order

SCO summit 2025: Key takeaways from Beijing’s push to reshape global order  CNBC

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65 h. ago Kazakh President to depart for Beijing, as SCO summit concludes in Tianjin

Kazakh President to depart for Beijing, as SCO summit concludes in Tianjin  qazinform.com

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65 h. ago India signals no oil import cut from Russia, ‘eagerly’ awaits Putin visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the two countries should deepen cooperation “in all sectors”. The remark was a strong indication that New Delhi would not cut back on crude oil imports from Russia despite pressure from the US. Modi also expressed strong enthusiasm for welcoming Putin to India, in a subtle rebuke of US President Donald Trump. As they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Modi...

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67 h. ago Chinese President Xi hosts world leaders at the SCO summit in China

Chinese President Xi hosts world leaders at the SCO summit in China  NBC News

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68 h. ago Putin Blames West For Ukraine War As Xi Touts Diplomatic Clout At SCO Summit

Putin Blames West For Ukraine War As Xi Touts Diplomatic Clout At SCO Summit  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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2 d. ago Putin blames West and NATO for Russia's war in Ukraine at China summit

Putin blames West and NATO for Russia's war in Ukraine at China summit  Euronews.com

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2 d. ago SCO summit 2025 live: China's Xi meets Putin and Modi as Trump's shadow looms

SCO summit 2025 live: China's Xi meets Putin and Modi as Trump's shadow looms  Reuters

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3 d. ago 6 takeaways from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to uphold international fairness and justice while pursuing mutually beneficial economic and cultural cooperation. Xi made the remarks at the official meeting of the SCO leaders during their annual summit in China’s northern city of Tianjin on Monday. Alongside a keynote speech by Xi, leaders from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia gave...

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3 d. ago PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Appreciate efforts': Putin hails Russia

PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Appreciate efforts': Putin hails Russia-India-China ties at SCO meet; slams West  The Times of India

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3 d. ago A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade

A look at the world leaders attending China’s SCO summit and military parade  AP News

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3 d. ago SCO summit 2025 as it happened: China's Xi met Putin and Modi, as Trump's shadow loomed

SCO summit 2025 as it happened: China's Xi met Putin and Modi, as Trump's shadow loomed  Reuters

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3 d. ago PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses plenary session in China; to hold bilateral meet with Putin

PM Modi SCO summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses plenary session in China; to hold bilateral meet with Putin  The Times of India

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3 d. ago China's Xi urges AI cooperation, rejects ‘Cold War mentality’ at SCO summit

China's Xi urges AI cooperation, rejects ‘Cold War mentality’ at SCO summit  CNBC

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3 d. ago PM Modi China Visit Live Updates: "Exploring Perspective," Says PM Modi On Meeting Putin, Xi At SCO Summit

PM Modi China Visit Live Updates: "Exploring Perspective," Says PM Modi On Meeting Putin, Xi At SCO Summit  NDTV

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