Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.

Participants gather at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, in September 2025. The leaders of China, Russia, India and Iran will meet in Kyrgyzstan for this year's edition on Aug. 31. © ReutersAugust 30, 2026 16:50 JSTWelcome to Your Week in Asia.The leaders of China, Russia, India and Iran a