In Tianjin, leaders of China, Russia, and India advocate for a new global order. Xi Jinping criticizes arrogant behaviors and urges opposition to the Cold War mentality. Putin defends the invasion of Ukraine. Modi seeks independence from the US and establishes relations with Russia and China. The meeting, in a global shift, shows Asia expanding its influence through the SCO under Beijing’s leadership.
China and Russia use military parades to reimagine the international order and promote memories of their role in the defeat of fascism, challenging the Western narrative on World War II and the Soviet and Chinese contribution, generating tensions with the West. China backs its sovereignty over Taiwan and in maritime disputes with Cairo and Potsdam agreements. The parade is a tool of memory war and geopolitical assertion.
Aggressive barriers to exporting AI chips to China could strengthen its own development and weaken US leadership in this area. Shifting policies and uncertainty over chip sales, such as Nvidia’s H100, could empower Chinese companies like Huawei and affect the US.
The relationship between the U.S. and India faces growing challenges and tensions, including the U.S. announcement of tariffs, divergences on issues such as Pakistan, Russia and trade, and personal strategic differences.
The competition between LFP and NMC batteries in China focuses on innovation for energy transition. Chinese manufacturers like CATL and BYD lead the adoption of LFP batteries, while NMC faces challenges in cost and sustainability.
