## Xi Jinping Calls for AI Cooperation and Rejects “Cold War Mentality” at SCO Summit
Here’s a summary of the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China:
- Focus on AI and Cooperation: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged SCO members to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Rejection of “Cold War Mentality”: Xi criticized what he called a “Cold War mentality” and called for peaceful coexistence.
- Large-Scale Summit: The summit was the largest to date, with over 20 foreign leaders in attendance, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi.
- China’s Role as Peacemaker: China is positioning itself as a global peacemaker amidst ongoing tensions, including the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Economic Initiatives: China announced investments in SCO countries, support for vocational education, and plans for cooperation platforms in new energy, green industry, and the digital economy.
- SCO Development Bank: Leaders agreed to launch an SCO Development Bank, further expanding China’s influence in multilateral finance.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” following similar programs like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- Improved Relations with India: Analysts suggest improved relations between China and India could strengthen Beijing’s influence.
- Tianjin Declaration: SCO leaders signed a “Tianjin Declaration” and approved a development plan for the next decade.
For more details, you can read the original article on CNBC: [https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/xi-jinping-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/xi-jinping-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war.html)