The past week in China was a carefully orchestrated demonstration of power, ambition, and intent. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit in Tianjin was swiftly followed by the ‘Victory Day’ military parade in Beijing. The two events—one diplomatic, the other military—were designed to send a singular message: “China is ready to lead a new Eurasian order that combines economic integration with strategic deterrence”.

The two most stunning events mark a turning point in Eurasia’s geopolitics. China is laying the foundation of a parallel order—one that combines finance with force, diplomacy with deterrence.

The message was clear: SCO is the anchor of its Eurasian diplomacy, a platform that rivals Western institutions in both ambition and potential reach. The events stirred the global capitals.

What began two decades ago as a security forum has now evolved into a multi-dimensional platform, with plans for an SCO Development Bank, discussions on digital payment systems, and an expanding agenda on trade corridors and counter-terrorism........

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