Editor's Note: The 2026 Bishkek SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan puts the future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the role of Central Asia in the spotlight as it turns 25. What will shape the SCO's next phase? In this special edition of The Hub in Bishkek, Wang Guan speaks with Djoomart Otorbaev, former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, to explore the evolution of China-Kyrgyzstan relations, the practical impact of China's Global Governance Initiative, and how the "Shanghai Spirit" applies to modern regional cooperation. Turning to the SCO's broader role and future direction, Wang Guan speaks with Sheradil Baktygulov, director of the Global Policy Institute of Kyrgyzstan. Baktygulov examines the significance of the 2026 Bishkek Summit and its Jubilee Declaration, and discusses how the SCO is evolving as a global organization.