As leaders gather in Tianjin for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, China’s vision for empowering the Global South is in the spotlight. By blending infrastructure, digital innovation and policy dialogue, the SCO offers an alternative path to shared growth and regional stability.
Connecting Economies Through Innovation
China has showcased an AI-driven automation platform at Tianjin Port—one of the busiest hubs serving SCO nations. Automated cargo inspection, real-time tracking and smart logistics promise to reduce handling times and boost transparency across trade corridors.
Building a Resilient Trade Bloc
Beyond ports and railways, the SCO agenda emphasizes:
- Policy coordination to counteract protectionist measures
- Joint infrastructure projects spanning energy, transport and digital networks
- Inclusive forums for smaller economies and civil society voices
Voices from the Global South
In a pre-summit panel moderated by Mushahid Hussain Sayed—co-chair of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties—experts explored key questions:
- How can AI-powered logistics reshape trade flows for SCO members?
- What mechanisms unite diverse economies around shared prosperity?
- How will the bloc hedge against global uncertainties and drive sustainable growth?
Panelists included Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization; Irina Sarenko, professor at the Russian Academy of Sciences; Mohammad Saqib, chairman of the Center of Geoeconomics for the Global South; Sayed Mohammad Marandi of Tehran University; and a keynote by His Excellency Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister of Pakistan.
Looking Ahead
As the SCO Summit kicks off, the blend of cutting-edge technology and open dialogue offers a fresh blueprint. For young global citizens and business enthusiasts alike, the real test will be translating lofty visions into tangible results—bridging digital divides and ensuring every member reaps the rewards of collective progress.
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