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Russia, China Seal Power of Siberia 2 Deal

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia and China have signed a binding deal to move ahead with the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. The project will send up to 50 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas annually from Russia to China through Mongolia. The agreement was reached during talks in Beijing, with leaders from Russia, China, and Mongolia […]

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China Proposes SCO Bank and Energy Platform at Summit

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined ambitious proposals to strengthen the bloc. He called for the creation of a dedicated SCO Development Bank and announced a Global Energy Cooperation Platform to boost economic collaboration. China also pledged US$1.4 billion in loans over the next three years to […]

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Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]

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Modi, Putin, Xi Showcase RIC Unity at SCO

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging warm handshakes, hugs, and smiles. The rare display of camaraderie among the three leaders drew attention to their shared efforts at strengthening the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Modi

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Xi Decries ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the opening session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “bullying behaviour” in global politics and urged nations to reject “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontations. He called for fairness, inclusivity, and justice in international relations, stressing the need for a multi-polar world order.

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Nepal PM Distances Country from China’s Global Security Initiative

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to have expressed explicit support for China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The statement claimed Nepal looked forward to deeper

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Modi, Xi Agree to Cooperate Against Cross-Border Terrorism

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged cross-border terrorism as a “priority” in his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, reported that Modi highlighted how terrorism affects both nations and stressed the importance of mutual support in combating it.

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SCO Must Shoulder Greater Responsibility for Regional Peace

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing a banquet in Tianjin attended by nearly 20 world leaders, said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must assume “greater responsibilities” in safeguarding peace and stability across Eurasia. He noted that the forum should not only focus on security but also take the lead in driving shared economic growth and sustainable […]

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India-China Leaders Reaffirm Partnership at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

During their meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that India and China are “partners, not rivals.” Xi assured that China poses no threat to India, while Modi emphasized that bilateral ties should not be defined by third-party perspectives. Border

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Modi Meets Xi at SCO Summit After Seven Years

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tianjin, marking his first visit to China in seven years. He is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which opens on August 31. Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday and also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. […]