## 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 saw the gathering of over 20 foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, amidst a complex geopolitical landscape.
- AI Cooperation: Xi Jinping urged SCO members to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Rejection of “Cold War Mentality”: Xi criticized what he called a “Cold War mentality” and called for peaceful coexistence.
- Economic Initiatives: China pledged significant investment in other SCO countries and support for vocational education programs. They also announced the launch of an SCO Development Bank.
- Focus on Peace and Cooperation: China aims to position itself as a global peacemaker, with efforts to improve relations with India and potentially mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Global Governance Initiative: Xi proposed a “Global Governance Initiative,” following similar programs like the “Global Development Initiative” and “Global Security Initiative.”
- 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.”
- Multilateralism: China emphasized the need for global governance through coordination and cooperation, rejecting unilateralism.
For more details, you can read the original article on CNBC: [https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/china-xi-jinping-urges-sco-to-strengthen-ai-cooperation.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/china-xi-jinping-urges-sco-to-strengthen-ai-cooperation.html)