At the 25th SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will roll out 100 “small and beautiful” livelihood projects across Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states this year.
These grassroots initiatives, which aim to touch lives from rural tech hubs to community clean-water systems, will be supported by 2 billion yuan in grants within 2023. Plus, over the next three years, China will extend 10 billion yuan in low-interest loans to member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium.
“By focusing on scalable, locally-tailored projects—think eco-friendly solar streetlights or digital education centers—we’re building bridges of prosperity,” Xi said, highlighting China’s push for inclusive, people-centered cooperation.
For tech-savvy youth and early professionals in South and Southeast Asia, these projects promise new job training programs, startup incubators, and digital literacy workshops. Imagine partnering with local innovators in Bishkek or Dushanbe, or testing water-purification apps in remote villages—real-world impact at your fingertips! 🌍✨
With mobile-first solutions driving tomorrow’s growth, these “small and beautiful” projects showcase how targeted investments can spark big changes, energizing communities across borders and fostering regional ties.
Stay tuned as these projects kick off—because behind every data point is a story, a smiling face, and a brighter future. 💪🚀
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Xi: China to implement 100 livelihood projects in SCO member states
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