The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is gearing up for its largest-ever summit on August 31, with a new poll revealing overwhelming global confidence in its role as a game-changer for international governance. 🌍💪 Over 8,800 respondents across 38 countries weighed in, with 76.9% agreeing the SCO is accelerating the shift toward a multipolar world—and young people are leading the charge. 🚀
Why It Matters
91.7% of SCO member state residents say the bloc boosts their economies, while 89.2% credit it with supercharging regional infrastructure. 💸 From local currency settlements (83.7% approval) to counter-terrorism efforts (78.7%), the SCO’s “no alliance, no confrontation” approach is resonating—especially among under-44s, where support tops 85%. 📈
China’s Role in the Spotlight
91.4% of SCO respondents praised China’s leadership in driving security and economic collaboration. 🇨🇳🤝 Key wins? Think cross-border anti-drug ops, digital extremism crackdowns, and mega-projects like the China-Central Asia gas pipeline. 🔒💡
The “Shanghai Spirit” Goes Global
86.8% see the SCO’s signature philosophy—prioritizing equality over hegemony—as a blueprint for fairer global governance. 🌸 83% worldwide want their countries to join SCO-led economic projects, with G7 nation respondents surprisingly on board at 60%+. 🤯
Youth Are All In
Gen Z and millennials (ages 25-34) show 78.8% approval for the SCO’s direction—proof that multipolarity isn’t just a buzzword, but a Gen-Z-approved vision. 👩💻👨🎤
Survey conducted by CGTN and Renmin University of China, covering 38 countries.
