Hey fam! At the SCO Summit 2025 kicking off in the Chinese mainland's port city Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out some ambitious goals for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He emphasized that the SCO needs to step up in safeguarding regional peace and stability, and supercharge development across member states 🌟🌏.
Speaking at a welcome banquet for international guests, Xi pointed out that today's world is full of uncertainties and rapid changes—think tech disruptions, economic shifts, and climate challenges. That's where the SCO comes in, acting as a united front to:
- Keep peace on track: Strengthen dialogue and trust-building to avoid conflicts 🤝;
- Boost growth: Support infrastructure, trade, and investment projects for shared prosperity 💼;
- Adapt to change: Tackle new challenges like digital economy shifts and sustainability goals ⚡🌱.
For young pros and students across South and Southeast Asia, this means more doors opening in cross-border tech partnerships, green initiatives, and cultural exchanges. Imagine collaborating on a startup in fintech with teams in Central Asia, or joining a climate project funded by the SCO's multi-million-dollar development funds—sounds exciting, right?
As the summit runs from Sunday to Monday in the Chinese mainland's port city Tianjin, keep an eye on announcements around digital corridors, security cooperation, and youth exchange programs. Who knows—your next big opportunity might just be on the SCO's horizon! 🚀
Stay tuned for more updates from #SCO2025 and let us know how you think regional cooperation can shape your future. Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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Xi says SCO bears greater responsibilities for peace, development
cgtn.com
