## China’s Xi Calls for AI Cooperation and Rejects “Cold War Mentality” at SCO Summit
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, saw President Xi Jinping advocating for stronger cooperation, particularly in artificial intelligence, while denouncing what he termed a “Cold War mentality.” This gathering, the largest SCO summit to date, brought together over 20 foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, amidst a complex global landscape.
- **Focus on Cooperation:** Xi Jinping emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation in artificial intelligence and other areas.
- **Rejection of Cold War Mentality:** Xi criticized the persistence of a “Cold War mentality,” hegemonism, and protectionism in the current global environment.
- **Economic Initiatives:** China announced investments in SCO countries and support for vocational education programs. Plans for cooperation platforms on new energy, green industry, digital economy, and centers for tech innovation, higher education, and vocational education were also announced.
- **Global Governance Initiative:** Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” echoing previous initiatives like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- **SCO Development Bank:** Leaders agreed to launch an SCO Development Bank, further expanding China’s influence in multilateral finance.
- **Improved Relations:** The summit provided an opportunity for China to strengthen relationships with various countries, including India, potentially boosting Beijing’s global influence.
- **Tianjin Declaration:** SCO leaders signed a “Tianjin Declaration” and approved a development plan for the organization through 2035, focusing on security, the economy, and “humanity.”
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