CHINA and Russia have reaffirmed their strategic and defense treaties. They have resolved to create a new economic order in the world and to strengthen BRICS. This is part of China’s new vision. The SCO conference held in Astana has further cemented the relationship not only between China and Russia but has also mapped a framework for the SCO member countries, as outlined in the signed declaration.

In the changing global geopolitical milieu, China has emerged as a dominant player, while the third world war is already on through proxies. China has achieved spectacular success in governance, economy, poverty alleviation and military potential, serving as a beacon of light for others. Emphasizing quality and the role of science and technology in future economic development, Chinese universities have been restructured and modernized. China’s development has not been easy, given its vast landscape, but connectivity initiatives have made the impossible “possible”. Today, China stands as the world’s number one economy and a growing military power. Successive Chinese leadership has used development as a foreign policy instrument, sharing growth with developing countries through soft diplomacy which has enhanced China’s global image. Despite Western critics claiming that Chinese lending makes countries debt-ridden, this is seen as subtle propaganda.

The development and growth are subordinate to the vision of the leadership. Chinese leadership were very clear about its future ever since creation of PRC in 1950. The scope of this........

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