In Tianjin, the 25th SCO Summit (Aug 31-Sep 1, 2025) unfolded not as a routine multilateral conference but as a defining moment that revealed China’s growing role on the world stage under President Xi Jinping. The scale and ambition of the gathering this year reflected China’s pivotal role in forging a fairer, more inclusive global order, with Xi Jinping as its driving force, turning ideas into reality.

The summit opened with a strong spirit of solidarity and mutual respect, the Shanghai Spirit, which has always been the foundation of the SCO. But what made the Tianjin summit truly remarkable was the boldness of Xi’s blueprint for the future. He did not simply chair the proceedings; he redefined the very meaning of multilateral cooperation. His consistent calls for the rejection of bullying behavior and Cold War mindsets hit a chord with leaders from all over Asia, Eurasia, and the rest. China, led by Xi, is presenting a strong message of offering hope and leading the way for nations that aspire to dignity, development, and equality in global governance.

The Global Governance Initiative (GGI), introduced by President Xi Jinping during the summit, was visionary. It proved that China not only opposes protectionism and unilateralism but also provides real alternatives embedded in inclusiveness, multilateralism, and shared growth. His announcement of financial commitments worth billions of yuan to support SCO members reiterated the sincerity behind his words. With his SCO development bank proposal and offers of fresh loans and grants, Xi transformed the SCO into something more than just a security forum; it became a platform........

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