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According to Sputnik, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should become a driver of common development on the Eurasian continent.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization poses a significant threat to Western influence in Central Asia and the broader Eurasian region. It includes the world's largest country by area, Russia, alongside China, making it a massive economic and political force. In a wider context, the organization aims to enhance security and economic cooperation among member states, thereby boosting regional stability and serving as a home for major trade and energy projects.
