Lighting the Way: How the SCO shapes a fairer future

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 held in Tianjin, calling for member states to march toward modernization hand in hand by bringing out the best in one another and working together for a shared future. CGTN anchor Xu Qinduo points out that, unlike traditional blocs, the SCO is not an alliance. Guided by the "Shanghai Spirit," which emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for the diversity of civilizations, and the pursuit of common development, the organization fosters cooperation across differences. It demonstrates how countries with diverse histories, traditions, and systems can collaborate for the common good. Beyond security cooperation, the SCO focuses on practical economic collaboration aimed at tangibly improving people's lives. Its growing appeal reflects a widespread desire among nations for a fairer, multipolar world order. This expanding influence underscores the international community's aspirations for stability, cooperation, shared development, and a more balanced global system.