China is doubling down on its role as this year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) president, promising ‘practical steps’ to ramp up global teamwork. 🌐 At a press briefing Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning unveiled the 2024-2025 SCO presidency emblem, featuring a bold slogan: ‘Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move.’ The design incorporates Chinese, Russian, and English text – a nod to the bloc’s multicultural roots.
🤝 ‘The focus on action shows China’s commitment to boosting SCO cooperation in security, economics, and cultural exchanges,’ Mao said. Plans include hosting a major summit and over 40 high-level meetings, plus a star-studded lineup of events like film festivals 🎬, youth innovation competitions 💡, and a calligraphy showdown ✍️.
📅 Highlights for 2024-2025:
Political parties forum tackling global challenges
Poverty reduction and cultural exchange summits
First-ever SCO International Investment & Trade Expo 💼
Since taking the rotating presidency, China has already launched a Green Development Forum 🌱 and counter-terrorism meetings. With plans to ‘open new spaces for win-win cooperation,’ the SCO’s 2025 vision looks set to blend diplomacy with Gen-Z flair. 🚀
