Xi Jinping promotes multipolar order through Russia and Iran ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping is positioning China as a source of stability and a defender of a ‘multipolar world’ to counter the current US-led order. During a security summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Xi met with leaders from Russia and Iran to demonstrate unity and influence.

This movement contrasts with the recent G20 meetings in the United States, which highlighted global divisions. While the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation serves as a platform for China to strengthen ties with Russia and Iran ahead of a scheduled summit with Donald Trump, the G20 has faced friction. European officials expressed frustration over the US administration's decision to invite Russia, and global leaders are grappling with the economic implications of conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran.