Democracy Dies in Darkness

China tries to use Trump turmoil to unite leaders against U.S.-led order

Twenty leaders — including from Russia, Iran and India — will gather for a forum, part of Beijing’s efforts to be seen as a reliable counterweight to the U.S.

August 31, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDTToday at 7:00 p.m. EDT

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a ceremony before the BRICS Summit plenary session in Kazan, Russia, last October. (Alexander Zemlianichenko/Reuters)

By Christian Shepherd

TIANJIN, China — Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed a large group of foreign dignitaries to China for meetings that he hopes will unite regional powers in their shared grievances with the U.S.-led global order and the policies of President Donald Trump.

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China tries to use Trump turmoil to unite leaders against U.S.-led order

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