Beijing hosted the SCO summit to advance a vision for a new global security and economic order amid rising U.S. tariffs. More than 20 leaders attended and ten member states signed a joint declaration pledging a deepened strategic alliance in the Global South. Chinese officials emphasized fairness over dominance and support for a multilateral trading system against unilateral bullying. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended, met with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, and signaled diplomatic engagement despite past border clashes. Analysts noted the summit showcased China's ability to convene leaders while questioning how the initiative is received regionally.
The China-hosted Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit concluded on Monday, highlighting Beijing's push to advance its vision for a new global security and economic order in the age of Trump 2.0. Joined by more than 20 world leaders, including from India and Russia, the bloc's largest summit wrapped up with a joint declaration signed by ten member states, pledging a deepened strategic alliance in the Global South.
"The declaration sent a joint message advocating fairness over dominance and a commitment to maintaining an open global economy," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference after the summit. Wang also outlined that one major outcome of the summit was support for a multilateral trading system "in the face of unilateral bullying resurfacing," in an apparent reference to the current US tariffs.
Founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and four Central Asian countries, the SCO has grown to ten member states, with a focus on strengthening the unity of the Global South. Among the highlights of this year's summit was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance his first visit to China since the deadly border clashes between the two sides in 2020.
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