Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Monday that China's cumulative trade with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members has reached a staggering $2.3 trillion, beating the original target well before the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin. This milestone underscores the deepening economic ties across Eurasia and the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Trade Milestones and Belt and Road Impact
Since SCO nations were among the first partners of the BRI, signature projects and "small and beautiful" livelihood initiatives have flourished, fueling local development and regional prosperity.
- $2.3 trillion: total trade achieved
- 14,000 km: operational international land routes
- 110,000+ train services on the China-Europe Railway Express
What It Means for You
For entrepreneurs and young professionals, the surge in trade opens new market frontiers—from Central Asia's tech hubs to European distribution centers. Simplified logistics and digital corridors are making cross-border e-commerce more accessible than ever.
Travelers and digital nomads benefit from expanding rail networks that cut transit times and carbon footprints, promising greener journeys from Qingdao's ports to Europe's heartlands.
As the SCO community continues to build its multi-dimensional connectivity network, reaching the $2.3 trillion trade milestone signals a new chapter of cooperation, innovation and shared prosperity across continents.
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Xi: China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries hit $2.3t
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