Xi Jinping Pushes for New Global Order at SCO Summit Alongside Putin and Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping used the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Monday to call for a new global security and economic order that elevates the “Global South” and directly challenges U.S. influence. Joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Xi framed the SCO as a model for “a new type of international relations” capable of reshaping global governance.

China Crackdown On Massive Protests

Chinese security forces have increased their presence in several cities after days of protests against strict COVID-19 lockdowns turned into the largest anti-government rallies in years.

Protests Spread In China, Threatening Rulers

Protests in China against the communist government’s strict COVID-19 measures had spread throughout the country Monday in the biggest challenge for Xi Jinping since becoming president in 2013.

Biden Claims “No New Cold War” With China

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged Monday there would be no “new Cold War” with China after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, though both sides offered different views on their talks.

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