## Xi Jinping Calls for AI Cooperation and Rejects “Cold War Mentality” at SCO Summit
The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, saw President Xi Jinping advocating for increased cooperation, particularly in artificial intelligence, while cautioning against a return to Cold War-era thinking. Here’s a breakdown:
- SCO Summit Gathering: 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 aims to position itself as a global peacemaker amidst ongoing international tensions.
- AI and Economic Initiatives: Xi urged SCO members to strengthen AI cooperation and announced investments and support for vocational education programs. China also plans to establish cooperation platforms for new energy, green industry, and the digital economy.
- Focus on Multilateralism: China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, announced the launch of an SCO Development Bank, emphasizing the need for global governance through cooperation, not unilateral actions.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” following similar programs like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- Rejection of Cold War Mentality: Xi criticized “Cold War mentality, hegemonism, and protectionism” and called for peaceful coexistence.
- Improved Relations: Analysts suggest that 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 organization through 2035, focusing on cooperation in security, the economy, and “humanity.”
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