What to expect as China's Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek
As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence in Bishkek is expected to put the spotlight on whether the increasingly diverse…
As China's President Xi Jinping prepares to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, analysts are focusing on how his presence may indicate the SCO's potential evolution beyond diplomatic signaling. The 25th anniversary summit of this diverse grouping presents an opportunity to assess Beijing's aspirations for a more multipolar Eurasia in the face of shifting regional power dynamics.
The two-day event, themed "25 years of the SCO: together for sustainable peace, development and prosperity," is set to delve into crucial topics such as regional security, connectivity, energy, digital cooperation, and broader challenges like Iran, Afghanistan, and food security. With China-Central Asia trade reaching an all-time high of $106 billion last year, China's growing influence in the region is undeniable.
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