Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off the 25th SCO Meeting of the Council of Heads of State in Tianjin on Monday, driving home the Shanghai Spirit of trust, cooperation and shared progress. Here’s what stood out:
🔗 The Shanghai Spirit in Action
The SCO’s 24-year journey has been guided by mutual trust, benefit and respect – turning long borders into bonds of cooperation.
🛡 Border Security & Anti-Terror
First to set up confidence-building along borders and joint efforts against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
🚂 Belt and Road Milestones
China’s cumulative trade with SCO peers topped $2.3 trillion, and the China–Europe Railway Express has run over 110,000 trains, fueling regional growth.
🤝 People-to-People Ties
From think tank exchanges to youth and cultural programs, friendly links are stronger than ever.
🌐 A Vision for Global Governance
Xi stressed fairer multilateralism, support for the UN-centered system, and opposition to bloc politics.
Looking Ahead: Xi’s Five Focal Points
1. Find common ground – Respect differences to build solidarity and expand cooperation.
2. Win-win results – Align strategies like Belt and Road projects for shared prosperity.
3. Openness & inclusiveness – Boost cultural exchange and economic ties across Asia and Europe.
4. Fairness & justice – Uphold a just multipolar world and resist bullying.
5. Efficiency & real results – Push SCO reforms, set up a development bank, and strengthen security cooperation.
With a combined GDP of nearly $30 trillion and 26 members, the SCO is now the largest regional organization. As Xi said, 'Where will prevails, no boundary holds.' The road ahead: deeper ties and a shared future! 🚀✨
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Full text: Xi's speech at 25th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting
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