UN, China Stress Multilateralism at SCO Summit Amid US Tariff Tensions

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized China's crucial role in upholding multilateralism amid global challenges, including the escalating US tariff war. Guterres described China as a fundamental pillar of the international system and expressed gratitude for its support in maintaining stability and global order. Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening cooperation with the UN, supporting its central role in international affairs, and jointly promoting world peace and prosperity. The summit, attended by leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also serves as a platform for discussing common grievances, particularly in light of US trade tensions. Modi's visit marks his first to China in over seven years and signals potential progress in India-China relations. Overall, the SCO Summit highlights a growing Global South solidarity and China's expanding influence in shaping a parallel international governance framework outside the US-led system.