China Russia India boost global stability with strong ties

China says its strong ties with Russia and India bolster global security, stability and prosperity. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun highlighted that the three nations are emerging economies and key members of the Global South, making their engagement essential for the world. He stressed that sound relations among China, Russia and India serve not only their own interests but also regional and global peace, security, stability and prosperity. China is ready to work with both Russia and India to deepen bilateral relations.

Relations between India and China have been improving since last year, after nearly five years of tension following the deadly border clash of 2020. Guo noted that Beijing is willing to approach its bilateral relationship with India from a strategic, long‑term perspective. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently described China and India as close friends of Russia, saying Moscow values its relations with both countries and wants to elevate cooperation, especially in technology. Both China and India have refused to join Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict and have instead increased trade with Russia, a “rational and pragmatic” approach praised by Putin.

Trade between Russia and China has nearly doubled since 2020, surpassing $240 billion in 2024. Trade between Russia and India has also risen more than six‑fold in the past two years, exceeding $65 billion in 2024. During Putin’s visit to New Delhi, the two nations renewed their commitment to reach $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, a target Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes can be achieved ahead of schedule.

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—Putin, Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping—have endorsed Xi’s new global‑governance initiative, which stresses upholding international law and defending multilateralism. The strong relationships among China, Russia and India are therefore significant for global stability and prosperity. As key members of the Global South, their engagement is crucial for promoting peace, security and stability both regionally and worldwide, with future advances expected in technological cooperation and trade.