## China’s Xi Jinping Calls for AI Cooperation and Rejects “Cold War Mentality” at SCO Summit
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the largest to date, saw Chinese President Xi Jinping advocating for increased cooperation, particularly in artificial intelligence, while denouncing what he termed a “Cold War mentality.” The summit, attended by over 20 foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, highlights China’s efforts to position itself as a global peacemaker amidst international tensions.
Here’s a summary of the key takeaways:
- AI Cooperation: Xi Jinping urged SCO members to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Rejection of Cold War Mentality: Xi criticized the persistence of a “Cold War mentality” and called for peaceful coexistence.
- SCO Summit Highlights: The summit included leaders from Russia, India, and others, with China seeking to foster stronger relationships.
- Economic Initiatives: China announced investments in other SCO countries and pledged support for vocational education programs.
- China-India Relations: Meetings between Xi and Modi emphasized the importance of partnership and mutual respect. Analysts suggest improved relations could boost China’s influence.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” following similar programs 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.
- Tianjin Declaration: The summit concluded with the signing of a “Tianjin Declaration” and the approval of a development plan for the next decade.
For more details, you can read the original article on [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/02/china-xi-jinping-calls-for-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit.html).