Putin, Xi, Kim Showcase United Front in Beijing Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened in Beijing for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II, showcasing a united geopolitical front against the United States. The event included a massive military parade highlighting China's modern arsenal and was accompanied by high-level discussions at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, where Xi and Putin emphasized deepening strategic, economic, and military cooperation, including agreements on energy, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. Kim Jong Un met with both leaders, pledging North Korea's full support for Russia's war in Ukraine and seeking to revive and strengthen ties with China, notably through a summit aimed at restoring high-level diplomatic exchanges and reinforcing North Korea’s nuclear status. President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the alliance, accusing the three leaders of conspiring against the U.S. and expressing his sentiments on social media. Analysts view this trilateral alignment as an effort to challenge Western dominance and promote a multipolar global order, although China remains cautious regarding North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. The growing camaraderie among these nations is seen as a response to perceived weaknesses in U.S. foreign policy and an attempt to reshape global power dynamics.