A major SCO summit in China showcased a world increasingly independent of the West, with 20 leaders, including Putin and Xi, signaling unity. The event highlighted new geopolitical realities: a Russia-China gas pipeline shifts energy away from Europe, military parades displayed advanced Chinese tech, and India defied U.S. pressure by aligning with Beijing. Trump’s bitter reaction underscored U.S. isolation. The rise of multipolar institutions like the SCO Development Bank and growing military and economic cooperation signal a decisive shift in global power.

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