Xi Jinping advocates for a balanced multipolar world at SCO summit
On September 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the SCO Plus Meeting held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to commemorate the group's 25th anniversary. During his address, he pushed for a fair and structured multipolar global order, emphasized the need to bolster the UN's authority, and advocated for inclusive governance. He also spoke out against unilateral actions, protectionism, and hegemonism. Furthermore, Xi encouraged SCO nations to work together to ensure the Global South has a greater influence in international matters.