Putin Backs Xi’s Call for Reforming Global Governance at SCO Summit
Monday, 1 September 2025 () At the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s proposal for reforming the global governance system, calling for a fairer and more balanced world order. SCO Summit in Tianjin The SCO summit, held from August 31 to September 1, gathered representatives from 24 countries and 8 international organizations. Alongside Putin and Xi, leaders such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended. Putin arrived in China at Xi’s invitation and will remain until September 3, when he will attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Upon arrival, the Russian leader was welcomed by Chinese musicians performing the folk song Kalinka-Malinka.
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