“这是‘全球南方’国家凝聚共识、展现团结的有力体现” | 聚焦上合组织峰会

Core Points - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1 is recognized as the largest and most significant since its establishment in 2001, showcasing unity among "Global South" countries [1][3][4] - The summit emphasizes the importance of multilateralism in the face of challenges posed by unilateralism, with member countries reaffirming their commitment to collaborative efforts [4][5] Economic Cooperation - In the first seven months of this year, trade between China and other SCO member countries reached $293.18 billion, marking a 1.8% year-on-year increase [5] - Over the past five years, trade volumes have consistently surpassed $300 billion, $400 billion, and $500 billion, projected to reach a historical high of $512.4 billion by 2024 [5] - As of June this year, China's direct investment in other member countries exceeded $40 billion, expanding from traditional sectors like energy and infrastructure to emerging fields such as digital economy and green development [5] Future Projections - Predictions indicate that by 2025, the combined GDP of SCO member and observer countries, calculated by purchasing power parity, will reach $82 trillion [5] - The summit's economic mechanisms are expected to contribute to the creation of a new multipolar world, promoting equal opportunities [6]