Key Points
- The upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin will be the largest gathering in the organization’s history.
- As the host, China has held over 100 preparatory events covering security, trade, and culture.
- A key goal is to create new security centers to fight crime, terrorism, and cyber threats.
- The summit is expected to adopt a new long-term development strategy for the SCO through 2035.
China is gearing up to host the largest summit the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has ever seen in Tianjin, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday. The meeting, set for August 31 and September 1, will host leaders from over 20 countries and 10 international organizations.
Spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that China, which took over the SCO’s rotating presidency in July 2024, is committed to making the summit a success built on friendship, unity, and concrete results.
In the past year, China has shown its dedication by hosting more than 100 events. These meetings covered everything from politics and security to the economy and cultural exchanges. According to Guo, these events have already strengthened trust and cooperation among SCO members, helping them work together for win-win outcomes.
A major focus of the upcoming summit will be on improving regional security. Member states are discussing plans to create several new centers to deal with security threats, information security, transnational crime, and drug trafficking. These initiatives aim to build a new, more effective framework for security cooperation in the region.
The organization continues to operate under its core principle, the “Shanghai Spirit,” which emphasizes mutual trust, shared benefits, equality, and respect for different cultures. Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently highlighted the importance of this spirit, encouraging all members to work together to protect international justice and promote growth.
Experts believe the Tianjin summit will be a historic moment for the SCO. The organization is expected to adopt a new long-term development strategy that will guide its path through 2035. This plan will help the SCO better address the global and regional challenges its members face, solidifying its role on the world stage.
