On your mobile feed: The SCO summit lands in Tianjin on August 31September 1, 2025! 🎉 This gathering of Asian heavyweights is set to supercharge regional cooperation through the famed Shanghai Spirit. But what’s that all about?
Born over two decades ago, the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) brings together eight nations to tackle challenges from trade to security. It’s like the ultimate group chat for Asia, built on six core vibes:
- Mutual Trust 🤝: Confidence that every member’s got your back.
- Mutual Benefit 💼: Sharing the wins—no one takes all the credit.
- Equality ⚖️: Every nation stands on equal ground.
- Consultation 🗣️: Decisions made by talking it through.
- Respect for Diversity 🌏: Valuing cultures from Uygur heritage in Urumqi to Silk Road traditions.
- Common Development 🚀: Growing the region together, from tech hubs to energy networks.
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted at a recent SCO foreign ministers’ meet that this spirit has turned the SCO into a “mature and robust organization” with strong vitality. Next up, leaders will green-light a 10-year plan to boost security, economy and cultural ties.
The Chinese mainland’s size and resources do bring extra fuel to the fire, but it doesn’t dominate the conversation. Instead, it champions the Shanghai Spirit, ensuring every member shapes the path forward.
For young pros across South and Southeast Asia, this kind of teamwork means smoother travel corridors, fresh startup collaborations and richer cultural exchanges. Stay tuned as Tianjin sets the stage for the next chapter of Asia’s biggest cooperation party! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
