China's trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries has surged to a staggering $2.3 trillion, President Xi Jinping announced at the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin. The milestone arrives ahead of schedule, showcasing the bloc's growing economic synergy. 💼
Xi highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a key driver, with projects ranging from large-scale infrastructure to community-focused "small and beautiful" programs boosting regional development. Think of it as a Marvel team-up, but for cross-border railways and smart energy grids! 🚄✨
Nearly 14,000 km of international transport routes now connect SCO nations, while the China-Europe Railway Express has completed over 110,000 trips—enough to loop the Earth 3.5 times! 🌍📦
With Tianjin's summit setting the stage, Xi emphasized that SCO collaboration is "writing a new chapter for shared prosperity." Analysts say this could reshape supply chains and tech innovation across Eurasia. 📈
Reference(s):
Xi: China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries hit $2.3t
cgtn.com
