国际观察：上海合作组织天津峰会意义空前

Group 1 - The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, with over 20 national leaders and 10 international organization heads attending, marking a significant step towards a more united and collaborative SCO [1] - The SCO has shown notable achievements, with its political appeal rising and expanding from 6 founding member countries to 10 formal members, along with 2 observer countries and 14 dialogue partners [1][2] - The SCO's economic cooperation has become a strong engine for development, with the total trade volume of SCO member countries exceeding $8 trillion in 2024, accounting for 1/4 of global trade, which is an increase of over 100 times since its inception [2] Group 2 - The SCO aims to defend multilateralism and the free trade system, as member countries share similar positions against the pressures of the Western-dominated international economic system [2][3] - The organization emphasizes the importance of deepening economic cooperation among member states to counter unilateral tariff measures from the U.S. and to collectively respond to international economic challenges [3] - The SCO is committed to building a community with a shared future for humanity, focusing on regional security, stability, and prosperity among member countries [3]