Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is going to be held in China and America’s tension has increased due to this. China has always dominated this platform and SCO has survived by criticizing Pakistan’s terrorism. But this time Chinese President Xi Jinping is using it as a platform to show his strength.
US President Donald Trump is feeling threatened by forums like BRICS and SCO. The reason is the occupation of these countries on the rare meaning. Trump had to bow down to China, as half of the world’s half rare economy is with China. The second number is Brazil, on which the US has put 50% tariff. Actually, the rare meaning is a group of 17 metallic chemical elements. China is the largest supplier in the world and about 60-65% global production is with it.
What is the benefit for India?
The big question for India is- will it benefit from China’s dominated SCO? Especially when Xi Jinping is making this summit a platform to showcase power. On September 3, leaders of 26 countries will gather in Tianjin. These will also include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un of North Korea, King Norodam Sihamani of Cambodia, Luong Kowong, President of Vietnam, Laos President Thonglaun Sisouleth, Indonesia President Prabovo Subianto, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and PM of Pakistan.
The Chinese Embassy in India recently shared the image of Lord Ganesha on social media and wrote that the image of Ganesha is found in Tang dynasty and Mogao caves. It was described as an example of the cultural partnership of China-India. Experts believe that this message is an attempt to create an atmosphere of relationship before Modi-Jinping meeting.
Important meetings of Modi-Jinping and Modi-Putin
PM Modi’s aim is to reduce the impact on India with Trump’s tariff and strengthen relations with countries like China-Japan. According to sources, Modi and Xi Jinping may have a bilateral meeting 2 times. The first meeting will be on Sunday afternoon, the second SCO Summit before the banquet. On Monday, Modi will also meet Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
But the question is that China, which is talking about standing against America with India, will he open its market for Indian goods? China stops Indian goods in its market. Many types of border rules, in the name of checking, have been involved in its antics to stop the products at the ports for weeks and then return the ships to the ships, citing poor quality. That is why the question is whether China will agree to let Indian goods easily go into its market? Will increasing close to China benefit?
Why is SCO important for India?
India uses SCO to surround Pakistan on the issue of terrorism. Russia is a traditional ally of India and this platform strengthens India-Russia relations. At the same time, India’s relations with China are complex. But on this platform, both countries can sit face to face and talk on regional and global issues.
Experts believe that SCO is a chance to create strategic balance for India. If India is not active in this, then Pakistan will get an open ground. This is the reason why India cannot make a distance from this platform.
From Doklam to Arunachal… will the equation change?
This visit of PM Modi is not just a multilateral meeting but a new chapter of diplomacy. Trump’s tariff and Russia-Ukraine War this summit is important for India. After seven years, Modi and Xi Jinping will be face to face on Chinese soil. Will this reduce tension like Doklam and Arunachal dispute? Will the axis of Asia decide to meet Putin? Like everyone’s eyes on all the questions.
Future global halt
If Russia-India-China comes together, it will be a big message to America and Europe. The question is whether India will go to the China-Russia camp or it will adopt its old policy- not against anyone, but with everyone.
Leaders of more than 20 countries will be involved in the SCO Summit, but the real headlines will come out of the meeting of Modi-Jinping and Modi-Putin. These meetings will decide how Asia is now becoming the new center of global politics.
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