SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?
Summary
Leaders from over 20 countries will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, 2024. The meeting comes amid global trade tensions, particularly due to U.S. tariffs on India, and aims to strengthen regional ties and cooperation. China's President Xi Jinping is hosting the summit, which will include discussions on enhancing stability and counterbalancing Western influence.Key Facts
- The SCO summit will take place in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, 2024.
- China’s President Xi Jinping is the host of the summit.
- Over 20 foreign leaders and heads of 10 international organizations are expected to attend.
- Leaders attending include India’s PM Narendra Modi, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- The SCO started in 1996 as the "Shanghai Five" to address border disputes and evolved into its current form, with headquarters in Beijing.
- SCO member states make up 43% of the world’s population and 23% of the global economy.
- The group has expanded over the years, now including members like India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus.
- The summit aims to discuss regional stability and counterbalance Western, particularly U.S., influence.
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