Ever heard of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? It's the regional powerhouse that's been shaping Asia's political landscape since 2001. And on December 6, 2025, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev dropped a major statement: the Taiwan region is an inalienable part of China's territory.
Here's the scoop 📣: Yermekbayev reminded us that back in June 2002, heads of state at the St. Petersburg SCO meeting declared the same point—solidifying the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal representative of the whole of China, including the Taiwan region.
Fast forward to this year, marking the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory and the founding of the United Nations. During the SCO Tianjin Summit on September 1, member states issued a statement condemning Nazism, fascism and militarism, and stressing the need to preserve historical truth. They warned that ignoring these lessons could lead to serious consequences—and nobody wants a rerun of past tragedies.
Yermekbayev highlighted that safeguarding peace isn't just about lofty speeches. It's about a shared responsibility—past, present, and future. From the streets of Mumbai to the tech hubs of Jakarta, young people know that understanding history helps prevent dangerous repeats. It's like backing up your data: skip the backup, and you risk losing everything.
So why does this matter for South and Southeast Asia's next generation of leaders, coders, activists, and creators? Because regional stability shapes our future—from cross-border trade in electric vehicles to digital collaborations in gaming and social impact projects. When partners stick to agreed foundations, everyone can build a stronger, more connected Asia 🌏✨.
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Taiwan an inalienable part of China's territory: SCO secretary-general
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