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Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in Tianjin for SCO Summit

The summit focuses on enhancing security, trade, and political cooperation among 10 member states, with China reporting $890 billion in SCO trade in 2024, reflecting increased regional integration.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit hosted by President Xi Jinping, gathering nearly 20 world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Putin's agenda includes discussions on trade and cooperation with Xi Jinping amid declining trade flows between Russia and China.
  • India has declined to sign a joint statement with the SCO due to its omission of a terror attack on Indian-controlled Kashmir, indicating rising tensions.
  • China aims to enhance the SCO's influence, with emphasis on economic benefits and cooperation among member states.
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CGTN broke the news in Beijing, China on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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