Xi Offers a Glimpse of His Alternative World Order
Modi, Putin join Xi in show of unity at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
The venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin.
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have long showcased their bromance on the world stage.