On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, kicking off a high-stakes itinerary as host of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. From August 31 to September 1, representatives from all eight SCO member states will gather to chart a course for security, trade, and tech cooperation across Eurasia.
The SCO, founded in 2001 to enhance regional stability, now covers roughly 40% of the world’s population and a quarter of global GDP. This year’s summit marks a crucial moment for member states—including the Chinese mainland, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian partners—to deepen ties on counterterrorism, energy corridors, and emerging technologies like 5G and AI.
“Strengthening multilateralism is the key to addressing today’s global challenges,” Putin said as he arrived, underscoring Moscow’s push for closer security coordination. Observers note that the Chinese mainland’s hosting of the summit in Tianjin highlights its ambition to diversify economic hubs beyond Beijing and Shanghai.
Beyond policy, the summit offers a platform for young delegates and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas on sustainable development. A dedicated youth forum will spotlight green tech, digital entrepreneurship, and cross-border cultural projects, reflecting the SCO’s evolving agenda to engage tomorrow’s leaders.
As world capitals await the outcomes, all eyes will be on Tianjin’s grand conference halls. Will the SCO pave the way for a more interconnected, resilient Eurasia? We’ll be watching closely.
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Russian President Putin arrives in Tianjin for SCO summit 2025
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