As the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), China is seeing a historic surge in regional trade and investment. New figures show foreign trade with SCO countries soared to a record $890 billion in 2024, while China’s cumulative investment stock in these markets topped $140 billion by year-end.
Breaking Down the Numbers
- Record Trade: $890 billion in 2024
- Investment Stock: $140 billion and growing
Why It Matters
For entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, these milestones point to emerging opportunities in infrastructure, energy and digital commerce across Eurasia. Young professionals can tap into new markets as joint projects and startup hubs expand.
A Global Perspective
Travelers and digital nomads will benefit from upgraded transport links and streamlined policies, while thought leaders can champion sustainability and cross-border innovation initiatives. As China steers SCO cooperation, deeper economic ties promise to reshape regional dynamics.
Explore the full graphic analysis by CGTN to see how China and SCO partners are forging new pathways in trade and investment.
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Graphics: China's deepening economic cooperation with SCO countries
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