Xinhua News Flash: The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States and the “SCO+” Meeting, and deliver a keynote speech. During the summit, President Xi Jinping will also host a welcome banquet and bilateral events for the attending leaders.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a major port city in northern China with a rich history as a treaty port, which is reflected in its unique architectural blend of European-style concessions and traditional Chinese buildings. It grew in importance during the Ming and Qing dynasties and became a key hub for trade and modernization. Today, it is known as a bustling economic center and municipality directly under the national government.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance founded in 2001 by the leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It originated from the “Shanghai Five” mechanism, which was formed in 1996 to resolve border disputes and build mutual trust following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today, it is one of the world’s largest regional organizations, focusing on combating terrorism and enhancing economic cooperation among its member states.
