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Xi Hosts Global Leaders at SCO Amid Tensions

8/26/2025

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President Xi Jinping will host over 20 world leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, his first visit to China in over seven years, aiming to ease border tensions.
The SCO faces challenges in addressing security issues, particularly due to India-Pakistan frictions.
Analysts expect discussions on trade and border measures, though substantial policy changes are unlikely.

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President Xi Jinping will host over 20 world leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, his first visit to China in over seven years, aiming to ease border tensions.
The SCO faces challenges in addressing security issues, particularly due to India-Pakistan frictions.
Analysts expect discussions on trade and border measures, though substantial policy changes are unlikely.