The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin wrapped up with bold visions for a multipolar world, challenging traditional power dynamics and championing inclusivity. CGTN analyst Wang Guan highlighted the summit’s focus on “dialogue over confrontation” as leaders unveiled initiatives like the Global Governance Initiative and plans for an SCO Development Bank — steps seen as game-changers for global economic and political collaboration.
Breaking the Mold 🌍
Wang noted the summit’s rejection of “hegemony and bloc politics,” emphasizing lessons from WWII to advocate for shared prosperity. “This isn’t about picking sides,” he said. “It’s about rewriting the rules to ensure no one gets left behind.”
What’s Next? 💡
The proposed Development Bank aims to boost infrastructure and sustainable projects across Eurasia, while the Global Governance Initiative seeks to democratize international decision-making. Analysts say these moves could reshape everything from trade to climate action — and offer a fresh blueprint for Gen Z and millennials tired of zero-sum geopolitics.
