Western alliance countered by Xi's anti-Western grouping

Xi Jinping, the supreme leader of China, recently hosted a geopolitical summit in Tianjin, bringing together world leaders to discuss the future of global politics. Among the attendees were Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Erdoğan, and others.

The meeting of the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization" was a significant event, with around 20 heads of state and government participating, including from Brazil and South Africa. The summit provided an opportunity for the leaders to discuss various issues and strengthen partnerships.

One of the main goals of the summit was to establish Beijing as an equal pole to Washington. Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of respect, trust, and mutual understanding in international relations. He also sought to set aside old animosities for mutual benefits, particularly in the context of his strategic alliance with India and Russia.

Xi Jinping told Modi that China and India are not rivals but rather two important countries that should work together for the betterment of the world. This statement came after a period of tension between the two countries, with border disputes leading to conflicts, including clashes five years ago in the Himalayan region. However, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created between China and India since then.

The harmony between China and India invokes the two most populous countries on the planet, together accounting for around one-third of the Earth's population with 2.85 billion people. The partnership between the two countries could lead to significant changes in the global political landscape.

Meanwhile, Russia and China have also been strengthening their partnership. In 2022, they declared a strategic partnership aimed at a multipolar world order. Since the beginning of the Ukraine campaign, Russia's gas and oil exports have largely shifted to India and China, resulting in a 65% increase in bilateral Chinese-Russian trade to a quarter of a trillion dollars.

According to Western sources, Xi Jinping is supporting Putin with supplies to continue the war in Ukraine. However, this was not a topic of discussion at the summit in Tianjin. Instead, the leaders focused on strengthening their partnerships and working towards a more peaceful and prosperous world.

In addition, Putin will participate in a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. This event will further cement the growing relationship between China and Russia.

The current meeting of the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization" could contribute to this partnership, with the leaders discussing various issues and finding common ground. Already now, bilateral trade between Russia and China is almost entirely settled in rubles and yuan, a move that could weaken the dominance of the US dollar.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump's imposition of 50% import tariffs on India drove the country into the arms of its rival on the world stage - China. The Ukraine war provided an opportunity for India to obtain cheaper energy through redirected Russian oil and gas exports, driving economic growth.

Overall, the geopolitical summit in Tianjin marks a significant moment in the global political landscape, with world leaders coming together to discuss and strengthen partnerships. The partnership between China, India, and Russia could have far-reaching implications for the future of the world.