Hey fam! Trade between China and its Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) buddies just hit a whopping $247.7 billion in the first half of 2025. 🚀
That’s practically a mini-economy—covering everything from ⚙️ machinery and electrical gadgets to cars, clothes, and chemicals. On the flip side, China is importing tons of oil & gas, farm produce, coal, and minerals from SCO partners.
Record growth in the rear-view mirror
Over the last five years, trade numbers haven’t just crept up—they’ve leaped past the $300B, $400B, and $500B marks. 2024 was huge with a record $512.4B, up 2.7% from 2023. 🔥
Beyond buying & selling: Digital & green vibes
China’s not just trading stuff—it’s investing too! By June 2025, Chinese companies had pumped over $40B into SCO countries for energy, infrastructure, mining, and new-age fields like the digital economy and green tech. Think 5G networks lighting up, smart city projects and eco-friendly solutions popping up from Mumbai to Manila. 🌐💚
Next up? More collabs to push local industries in the region toward high-tech, low-carbon futures. Whether it’s smarter public transport or AI-driven agriculture, the SCO partnership is leveling up. 😉
Stay tuned for more updates as Asia’s trade game gets even more exciting! 🎯
Reference(s):
China's trade with other SCO states nears $250 bln in H1 2025
cgtn.com
