A high-stakes diplomatic gathering in Uzbekistan has underscored China’s growing influence on the global stage, as President Xi Jinping met with leaders from Russia, India, and Iran. The summit follows a period marked by shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions, with China positioning itself as a key mediator amid conflicts in Ukraine and beyond. Analysts suggest the meeting reflects Beijing’s strategic use of economic and diplomatic leverage to strengthen ties with major powers. The gathering highlights how regional powers are navigating a complex web of alliances in an era defined by war and shifting power dynamics.
Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China The New York Times
