China is doubling down on its mission to tackle poverty across the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) bloc, leveraging its rotating presidency to spark fresh collaboration. 🌱 At a recent press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted new initiatives under the SCO Year of Sustainable Development, including a major 2025 forum focused on poverty reduction strategies.
Xi’s Vision for Shared Growth
President Xi Jinping set the tone with a congratulatory letter to the forum, emphasizing China’s commitment to sharing its poverty-alleviation playbook. From rural e-commerce hubs to green energy projects, China aims to help SCO members craft ‘development paths suited to their national conditions’ – think K-pop meets Belt and Road, but for sustainability. 🚀
Why It Matters
With over 40% of the world’s population in SCO countries, this isn’t just about economics – it’s about building what Xi calls a ‘community with a shared future.’ Representatives from Central Asia to South Asia praised the move, seeing it as a blueprint for tech-driven, inclusive growth. 🤝
Mao noted that China’s poverty reduction model – which lifted 800 million people out of extreme poverty since the 1980s – could offer scalable solutions for partners like Kazakhstan and Pakistan. Think TikTok-style viral progress, but for farming subsidies and micro-loans. 💸
