China revealed its official emblem for the 2024-2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) rotating presidency on Thursday, blending ancient artistry with modern diplomacy. The design features intricate cloud, thunder, and dragon motifs inspired by pre-Qin dynasty bronze ware (before 221 BC) — think 🐉 meets 🏛️ — symbolizing an \"unending cycle of hope,\" according to the Chinese foreign ministry.
The emblem’s outer ring uses the traditional Hui-style pattern, a nod to China’s cultural heritage, while signaling unity among SCO members. After taking over the presidency at July’s Astana summit, China will host the 25th SCO Heads of State Meeting in 2025, spotlighting its role in shaping Eurasian geopolitics.
Fun fact: The SCO is the first major international organization co-founded by China and named after its city of origin — Shanghai! 💡 From ancient symbolism to global stagecraft, this emblem bridges millennia of history with today’s diplomatic ambitions. Stay tuned for more updates as China leads the SCO’s next chapter! 🌍🤝
