Newscast The Big Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un Meeting
Sep 2, 2025
James Landale, BBC diplomatic correspondent, shares insights alongside geopolitical analyst Sophie Gaston from King’s College about the landmark trilateral meeting of Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un. They discuss the shifting dynamics of global power and the implications for Western countries. Additionally, Chris Clements from BBC Scotland highlights the alarming drug death statistics in Scotland, exploring the ongoing crisis worsened by funding cuts and the urgent need for policy reform.
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China Controls The Diplomatic Stage
- China staged carefully choreographed diplomacy to show Xi as the dominant host.
- Visuals and body language during visits signal hierarchy and intent in Beijing's outreach.
Attendance Trumps Policy At SCO Summit
- Xi secured a major diplomatic coup by hosting many non-Western leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
- The gathering's significance lies more in who attended than in immediate policy outputs.
India’s More Transactional China Policy
- India's approach shifted to transactional engagement with China, moving away from strict non-alignment.
- US policy choices have nudged India closer to Beijing on specific interests.
