## China’s SCO Summit: AI, Peace, and a New World Order?
This article summarizes the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, where President Xi Jinping outlined China’s vision for global cooperation and development. The summit, attended by numerous world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, highlighted China’s efforts to position itself as a global peacemaker and a leader in technological advancement.
- AI Cooperation: Xi Jinping urged SCO members to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Rejecting Cold War Mentality: Xi criticized what he called a “Cold War mentality” and emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence.
- Economic Initiatives: China announced investments in other SCO countries and pledged support for vocational education programs. New cooperation platforms on new energy, green industry, and digital economy were also announced.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” without disclosing further details, following similar programs like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- China-India Relations: The summit saw a meeting between Xi and Modi, with both sides emphasizing partnership. Analysts suggest improved relations could strengthen China’s influence.
- SCO Development Bank: Leaders agreed to launch an SCO Development Bank, further expanding China’s influence in global finance.
- Tianjin Declaration: The summit concluded with the signing of a “Tianjin Declaration” and a development plan for the organization through 2035, focusing on security, the economy, and “humanity.”
- Brokering Peace: China could take advantage of its good relations with Russia to help broker the deal for the Russian war in Ukraine.
For more details, you can read the original article on CNBC: [https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/26/china-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war-mentality.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/26/china-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war-mentality.html)