## China’s SCO Summit: AI, Peace, and a New World Order?
China’s President Xi Jinping recently hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, a gathering of over 20 foreign leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and India’s Narendra Modi. The summit saw discussions on AI cooperation, economic initiatives, and China’s vision for global governance. Here’s a breakdown:
- AI and Cooperation: Xi urged SCO members to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Rejecting Cold War Mentality: Xi criticized what he called a “Cold War mentality” and emphasized peaceful coexistence.
- Economic Initiatives: China pledged significant investments in SCO countries and announced new cooperation platforms for new energy, green industry, and the digital economy. A new SCO Development Bank was also proposed.
- Focus on Peace: China is positioning itself as a global peacemaker, with analysts suggesting improved relations with India could strengthen Beijing’s influence.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” following similar programs like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- Key Meetings: Xi met with Putin and Modi, with discussions focusing on partnership and mutual respect.
- 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/2024/08/12/xi-jinping-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/12/xi-jinping-urges-ai-cooperation-at-sco-summit-rejects-cold-war.html)