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>The SCO Summit and Beijing Parade: signals of a Chinese order
◾Security
• The SCO continues to present itself as a counterterrorism platform, though India pressed for tougher measures.
• The parade sent a strong signal of military capability, reinforcing Beijing’s diplomatic messaging.
◾Geopolitics
• China and Russia are advancing a vision of an illiberal world order.
• European delegations were used as proof of China’s growing influence in the region.
• The inclusion of Southeast Asian countries elevates the SCO to a pan-Eurasian scale.
◾Reactions
• United States: described the joint appearance of Xi, Putin, and Kim as an "alliance of autocracies" and pledged to strengthen support for allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
• European Union: called for "strategic vigilance"; within Europe, opinions were split between advocates of dialogue with China and those who see the parade as a threat.
• Africa: delegations welcomed calls for a "fairer order," emphasizing anti-colonialism and readiness for cooperation.
• Latin America: China’s allies (Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua) endorsed multipolarity; Brazil and Mexico stressed economic cooperation without political positioning.
• Middle East: Iran used the summit to criticize the U.S.; Saudi Arabia and the UAE limited their comments to interest in economic cooperation.
◾Conclusion
The SCO summit and Beijing parade showcased the emergence of an alternative power center led by China and Russia, viewed differently across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. India’s participation demonstrated its intent to balance and preserve its status as one of the world’s independent centers of power.
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