As President Trump works with European leaders to restore order to the West, something else is stirring in the East. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently addressed more than 20 leaders, members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), about his vision for a new world order.

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The SCO is a Eurasian bloc established in 2001, which has expanded to include economic heavyweights like India to become a counterweight to the western G7 (Group of Seven) countries.

Xi’s comments about closer economic and security cooperation among members chime with the vision of his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has repeatedly called for a pivot away from the U.S.-led global order.

China has been trying to present itself as a peacemaker amid trade tensions with the United States, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jinping addressed several leaders, pushing for “equal and orderly multi-polarization of the world.” Some of the more notable leaders in attendance were Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

During this summit, Jinping also introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). This new initiative consists of five points designed to create an “equitable global governance system.” We’ve listed these points below:

First, we should adhere to sovereign equality. We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance. We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries.

Second, we should abide by international rule of law. The purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and other universally recognized basic norms of international relations must be observed comprehensively, fully and in their entirety. International law and rules should be applied equally and uniformly. There should be no double standards, and the house rules of a few countries must not be imposed upon others.

Third, we should practice multilateralism. We should uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, strengthen solidarity and coordination, and oppose unilateralism. We should firmly safeguard the status and authority of the U.N., and ensure its irreplaceable, key role in global governance.

Fourth, we should advocate the people-centered approach. We should reform and improve the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance, so as to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.

Fifth, we should focus on taking real actions. We should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes. We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented.

These points may sound good in theory, but they are anything but. Savvy intercessors know that, whenever China promises to assist and cooperate with other nations, its assistance is followed by control, restriction, and economic and spiritual servitude. IFA CEO David Kubal discussed this on a recent First Friday broadcast with Representative Nathaniel Moran. You can view that broadcast below:

Slowly but surely, China is seeking to replace the United States as the world’s preeminent superpower. We have tracked this plan for years now, but the Communist nation in the East seems closer than ever to realizing its new world order.

These speeches from Jinping and other leaders were followed by a parade. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly showed up just in time to witness a shocking display of military might, from underwater drones to hypersonic missiles. Was this parade intended to intimidate the U.S.? President Trump seemed to think so, addressing Jinping in a social media post that read, “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” according to AP.

As these countries ally themselves against the United States and the West, let’s pray. Let’s ask God to protect us from all threats and attacks, and let’s pray for the dissolution of all ungodly and anti-American alliances.

How are you praying about this “new world order?” Share your prayers and scriptures below.

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