At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, world leaders gathered under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the key figures were Indian and Russian leaders, whose presence caught global attention.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted strongly to this development, posting on social media that “we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.”
Trump’s comments reflect his concern about shifting alliances in global politics. By pointing to the participation of India and Russia alongside China, he suggested that these countries are moving closer to Beijing’s influence.
For Trump, this represents a loss of strategic ground for the United States and its traditional partners.
The SCO Summit is known for bringing together countries from Asia and beyond to discuss security, trade, and regional cooperation. With India and Russia actively engaging with China through this platform, the picture of global alliances may indeed be changing.
Analysts say such partnerships could strengthen China’s role as a central power in the region, particularly when it comes to economic and defense cooperation.
For Washington, this shift raises important questions about how the U.S. will maintain its influence in Asia. Trump’s reaction highlights a growing concern in American politics that traditional allies might look elsewhere for stronger ties.
The remarks also underline how international summits like the SCO can reshape global narratives, not just through formal agreements but also by signaling political closeness.
The presence of India and Russia with China shows how the balance of power continues to evolve in the 21st century.
