Modi in China: A Bold Oil Message to Washington 🌍

Modi stood with Xi and Putin in Tianjin yesterday. Quite a scene. This happened right as Trump's team hit India with hefty 50% tariffs over Russian oil imports 🛢️

India keeps buying the cheaper Russian crude. Oil sits around $65-$70 now. Washington wanted compliance. Modi flew east instead. Message sent.

The SCO Summit gathered over 20 nations. China loved it. Perfect showcase for their influence 🔥 That handshake between Modi and Xi? It seems to say everything. India chooses its own energy partners. Period.

India won't budge:

• Farm sovereignty matters 🧑‍🌾
• Nobody dictates their energy choices ⛽
• They don't owe US credit for Pakistan stuff 🤐

Standing with China and Russia says a lot. Shows independence. Oil markets look kind of unpredictable through 2025. Makes India's Russian oil position even more important.

Beijing played host brilliantly. Positioned themselves as a global player. Xi's aide personally greeting Modi? Rare move. Big deal. Beijing might be dreaming of a world where America isn't boss 🚀

Look at the ripples:

• Russia gets to breathe 🤝
• Iran finds friends after those strikes
• Turkey does its balancing thing
• Washington faces pushback

South China Sea tensions bubbled up again. Reminder that beneath the smiles, Beijing hasn't really changed 🌊

The tariff strategy might've backfired. Not entirely clear yet, but Washington possibly pushed India toward their biggest competitor. SCO isn't NATO. Still, it's reshaping alliances while energy markets stay wild 🌕