Big Take Xi’s Bromance Diplomacy Is Challenging Trump’s World Order
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Sep 9, 2025 
Daniel Ten Kate, Bloomberg's executive editor for Asia Economy and Government, dives into the surprising unity among China, Russia, and India at a recent summit. He discusses the strategic ties forming between these nations and how they position themselves against U.S. influence, especially under Trump's foreign policy. The conversation highlights the implications of a new gas pipeline and the evolving India-Russia-China partnership, underlining a significant shift in global alliances and what it means for international relations.
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Modi's Calculated Diplomatic Signal
- Modi's warm interactions with Xi and Putin signaled India has diplomatic options beyond the U.S.
- Daniel Ten Kate says the moment showed Modi won't be pushed around by Trump.
Energy Keeps Russia Afloat
- Russia needs buyers like India and China to get hard currency and sustain its economy.
- Daniel Ten Kate explains oil and energy sales are critical to keeping Putin's regime financed.
Siberia 2's Strategic Scale
- Gazprom announced a potential 30-year pipeline to China that could ship 50 bcm annually.
- Daniel Ten Kate notes the deal is large but may not replace European exports if those resumed.