Key Facts
• September 1, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit concluded in Tianjin, China.
• Tianjin Declaration adopted, promoting multilateral cooperation and opposing unilateral economic measures.
• Xi Jinping criticized U.S. tariffs under Trump administration, calling them ‘bullying.’
• SCO aims to build a ‘fairer multipolar world’ and opposes WTO principle violations.
• Leaders from Russia, India, and Iran attended, distancing from U.S. policies.
• China pledged 2 billion yuan ($410 million) in aid to SCO members in 2025.
• Vladimir Putin praised China’s and India’s efforts in resolving the Ukraine crisis.
• Declaration omitted any mention of the Ukraine conflict.
• Some leaders to attend Beijing’s military parade on September 3, marking WWII victory.
Summary
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, led by China and Russia, concluded on September 1 in Tianjin, China, with the adoption of the Tianjin Declaration. The declaration emphasized multilateral cooperation, opposing unilateral economic measures and violations of World Trade Organization principles. Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, labeling them as ‘bullying,’ and highlighted China’s leadership role among developing nations. Leaders from Russia, India, and Iran attended, showcasing a collective stance against U.S. policies. China pledged 2 billion yuan ($410 million) in aid to SCO members, while Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude for efforts to address the Ukraine crisis, though the declaration avoided mentioning the conflict. Some leaders will join Beijing’s military parade on September 3, commemorating 80 years since WWII victory.
