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Landmark summit opens new era for SCO

The many documents adopted at the Qingdao summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Sunday demonstrate its unity, vitality and will to deepen cooperation within and beyond the expanded organization.File photo: VCGAs the first summit since the entry of India and Pakistan last year, the two-day event delivered positive outcomes on security, trade and economy, environment, people-to-people and cultural
Xi chairs restricted session of SCO summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday chaired a restricted session of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in east China's coastal city of Qingdao.Xi called on the SCO to carry on fine traditions, actively cope with challenges within and outside the region, and promote comprehensive cooperation in various areas, in a bid to ensure a steady and sustainable operation
Silk Road Fund announces support for Uzbek projects

Silk Road Fund announced cooperation plans with Uzbek enterprises and banks in areas including oil, gas projects and the tourism industry.Photo: CGTNAccording to a press release, the Silk Road Fund has signed an agreement with Uzbekneftegaz to support Uzbek oil and gas projects. The scale and locations of the projects are not disclosed. Uzbekneftegaz is Uzbekistan's only operator of oil,
SCO members oppose trade protectionism of any form: Xi

QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members will uphold the authority and efficacy of WTO rules, strengthen an open, inclusive, transparent, non-discriminatory and rules-based multilateral trading regime, and oppose trade protectionism of any form.Xi made the remarks at a joint press conference of the 18th SCO summit in east China's
Heads of SCO member states issue Qingdao Declaration

Chinese President Xi Jinping and the other seven leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states jointly issued the Qingdao Declaration in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao.Photo: CGTNThe SCO member states include India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and
Xi calls for enhanced SCO people-to-people, cultural exchanges

QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to forge closer ties through people-to-people and cultural exchanges.Xi made the remarks at the 18th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the SCO in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.SCO member states should
SCO Summit 2018: Welcoming banquet for SCO guests

A welcome banquet of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit was held on Saturday evening in Qingdao, China.Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the banquet to welcome guests who have gathered in the coastal city of Qingdao for the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit."It is such a pleasure to have you with us here in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on the
Xi calls for further carrying forward Shanghai Spirit

QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called for further carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit to surmount difficulties, defuse risks and meet challenges.Xi made the remarks at the 18th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in east China's coastal city of
Xi calls for keeping pace with trend of world, times

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called for keeping pace with the trend of the world and the times to push for more progress of human civilization.
SCO creates new model for regional cooperation: Xi

QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai CooperationOrganization (SCO) has created a new model for regional cooperationand made new contribution to peace and development in the region,President Xi Jinping said Sunday.Xi made the remarks at the 18th Meeting of the Council of Headsof Member States of the SCO in the coastal city of Qingdao, in eastChina's Shandong Province.
Xi lights up shared dream as China hosts SCO summit

Aerial photo taken on May 4, 2018 shows scenery of the Fushan Bay in Qingdao, the host city of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. (Photo: Xinhua)QINGDAO, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Heavyweight guests traveled across the vast Eurasian continent and gathered at the coastal city of Qingdao for the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.It is the first such
Opinion: Time to set sail for new era of SCO cooperation

(Photo: Xinhua)As Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders gather in this dynamic Chinese port city for a summit over the weekend, the world's largest regional institution is poised to open a new chapter in its already remarkable development.Given the increasing influence of the SCO, which now represents nearly half the global population and serves as a model for international win-win cooperation,
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Artistic performance of lights and fireworks in SCO 2018 Summit

A colorful and spectacular fireworks display took place at the SCO Summit in Qingdao Saturday night.
China, Russia, Mongolia vow to strengthen cooperation

QINGDAO, June 9 (Xinhua) -- The presidents of China, Russia and Mongolia pledged to strengthen trilateral cooperation during their meeting here on Saturday.The trilateral meeting, the fourth of its kind, was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga. They reviewed the achievements of trilateral cooperation and discussed priority tasks
China Post issues stamp to mark SCO summit

(Photo: VCG)China Post issued a stamp on Saturday to mark the 18th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province.The stamp, which has a face value of 1.2 yuan ($19 cents), is centered on the Qingdao International Conference Center, where the SCO summit is to begin hours later.This is the first time that China Post
Business leaders see huge trade potential in SCO

There's great potential for trade and economic cooperation between member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said experts at the SCO Business Forum in Beijing.Business Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organization is held in Beijing, June 6, 2018. (Photo: China News Service)Business leaders and representatives from Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan discussed new opportunities and models of cooperation in the
How the SCO promotes a better world

When the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was set up in 2001, tensions surrounding Afghanistan were rising, the American war against Afghanistan was about to start, and the specter of terrorism, extremism and separatism was haunting Central Asia and other parts of the world.SCO’s mission was to enhance regional cooperation among its founding members (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan)
Video: What is behind SCOs increasing approval in the international community?

As the world largest international organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has nearly 3 billion populations, accounting for one-third world population, and its total GDP exceeded $16 trillion after its first expansion in 2017.The SCO Summit 2018 is scheduled to be held from June 9 to 10, attracting worldwide expectation about China’s role in the world as well as the
Video: What to expect for the upcoming SCO Summit 2018?

As the world largest international organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has nearly 3 billion populations, accounting for one-third world population, and its total GDP exceeded $16 trillion after its first expansion in 2017.The SCO Summit 2018 is scheduled to be held from June 9 to 10, attracting worldwide expectation about China’s role in the world as well as the
Infographics: Things you should know about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the upcoming Qingdao Summit
Video: How Belt and Road Initiative can cooperate with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

As the world largest international organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has nearly 3 billion populations, accounting for one-third world population, and its total GDP exceeded $16 trillion after its first expansion in 2017.The SCO Summit 2018 is scheduled to be held from June 9 to 10, attracting worldwide expectation about China’s role in the world as well as the
Video: How China contributes to confronting international challenges?

As the world’s largest international organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) encompasses nearly 3 billion people, accounting for one-third of the world’s population. Its total GDP exceeded $16 trillion after its first expansion in 2017.The SCO Summit 2018 is scheduled to be held from June 9 to 10, attracting worldwide expectation about China’s role in the world as well as
SCO plays vital role in safeguarding peace, security of region: Pakistani president

Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain said his country sees the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as an important framework for regional cooperation and it has played a vital role in safeguarding peace and security in the region.
SCO countries share culture, communication

Confucianism belongs not merely to China but to the whole world, said Ainura Temirbekova, deputy minister of culture, information and tourism for the Kyrgyz Republic, while underscoring the significance of protecting and passing on traditional cultur
Charming Qingdao, anticipated SCO Summit

Photo taken on June 1, 2018 shows Wusi Square in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province. The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is scheduled for June 9 to 10 in Qingdao.[Photo/Xinhua]A citizen rides past a flower installation in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, June 3, 2018. The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is scheduled for June 9 to 10
SCO a significant platform to advocate the BRI

Feburary 24, 2017: A train carrying 1,000 tonnes of cotton yarn in 41 carriages arrived at Xinzhu station in Northwestern Chinese city Xi'an from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Photo: VCG)It is not fortuitous that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Kazakhstan, the first reason for which is that Kazakhstan is a member state of the Shanghai
SCO sees bright prospects ahead

Rashid Alimov, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (File photo: VCG)“Like a landmark, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Qingdao Summit will open a new chapter in the history,” said Rashid Alimov, secretary general of the SCO, told the People’s Daily on Sunday.Alimov spoke highly of China’s efforts over its one year of holding the rotational presidency of the SCO.
Pakistan joins 18 regional countries launching media cooperation alliance

BEIJING (People's Daily) - Pakistan joined 17 regional countries, launching media’s cooperation alliance to promote the spirit and objectives of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).The countries including the SCO’s full member states, observers and dialogue partners pledged to work jointly to promote peace, stability and economic prosperity in the region through media’s cooperation.The media’s alliance came into being at the first
China’s wisdom on economic cooperation and global security expected at SCO: expert

As the world largest international organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has
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Then and now: aerial views of China's Qingdao

Combined photos show aerial views of Tuandao in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, taken respectively in 1996 (upper) and on May 4, 2018. Development of the coastal city can be seen from the file photos of Qingdao taken by photographer Zhang Yan on a helicopter since 1996 and the new ones taken by drones. Qingdao, as one of the first Chinese cities to open up, was an important port for the Belt and Road, and that people could sense the extensive, profound local culture and the vitality of China's reform and opening-up. (Xinhua/Zhang Yan, Li Ziheng)
China's coastal city in the wings for SCO summit

Fresh and spotless, congenial and colorful: visitors naturally brighten up when ambling along the avenues in east China's coastal city of Qingdao. Roads twist and turn between red-roof houses and lush ginkgoes. To the wanderers' joy, a meandering trip often ends up at the vast sea, shimmering in the sunlight.To the locals' joy, the garden city will host the 2018
What to expect from SCO summit in Qingdao

Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which is scheduled for June 9 to 10 in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province.It will be the first SCO summit since its expansion when India and Pakistan were accepted as full members at the Astana summit in Kazakhstan in 2017.(Photos: VCG)The SCO has
Video | An exceptional city: Qingdao to host 18th SCO summit

(Video source: Lanjing; Edited by Liu Xiaochi)The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is scheduled for June 9-10 in Qingdao, an east China city. Qingdao released a promotional video to showcase the city’s long history and numerous ancient sites.With beauty, glamour, fashion and vitality, Qingdao looks forward to capture the world’s attention.Click on the video to discover
Volunteers seen on street in host city of 18th SCO Qingdao Summit

Volunteers walk on the street in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 1, 2018. The 18t
Media center of SCO Summit to open on June 6

The media center of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will open to journalists from both home and abroad on June 6, the organizer said on Sunday.
"Shanghai Spirit" hailed at SCO media summit

Rashid Alimov, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), addresses the opening ceremony of the first SCO media summit in Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2018. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Officials and media representatives acclaimed that the “Shanghai Spirit” plays a significant role in promoting cooperation among the SCO member states as well as other countries, especially
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Qingdao lights up to welcome upcoming SCO Summit!

Known as one of the Ten Most Beautiful Cities at Night in China, the coastal city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province always impresses visitors with its iconic night view. /VCG Photo
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Folk dance show of SCO art festival held in Beijing

Russian dancers perform during a folk dance show of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) art festival held in Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2018. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)
Media to play positive role in strengthening SCO: Xi

Journalists seek more people-to-people exchangesThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) media summit will play a positive role in building up strength for the organization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday.A dance group from Kyrgyzstan performs at the Beijing Dance Academy on Friday. It was part of the people-to-people exchange activities for artists from countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. (Photo: Li
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Couples pose for photos in host city of 18th SCO Qingdao Summit

A couple pose for photos at a seaside resort in Qingdao, the host city of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, in east China's Shandong Province, May 31, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
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Qingdao is in full bloom as SCO summit approaches

In June, Qingdao, the coastal city in east China's Shandong Province, will host the 18th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the world's most populous regional organization. Photos taken on May 30, 2018 show the city has turned into a city of flowers.(Photos: VCG)
SCO art festival opens in Beijing

Cultural ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states join hands at the meeting in Sanya, Hainan province, on May 17. (Photo: China Daily/Sha Xiaofeng)BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) art festival opened in Beijing on Wednesday.The opening ceremony of the festival, hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, was held together with a folk
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18th SCO Summit scheduled for June 9-10 in Qingdao

A car passes the entry and exit joint inspection passage at China-Kazakhstan Khorgos Frontier International Cooperation Center in Ili, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 11, 2015. The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is scheduled for June 9 to 10 in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)
Xi to chair SCO summit in Qingdao

President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to be held in Qingdao, Shandong province on June 9-10, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on
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2,000 volunteers ready for SCO Qingdao summit

During the 18th summit of the SCO, scheduled to be held in June in the coastal city in Shandong Province, the volunteers will offer services such as assisting with guests' arrival and departure, translation, and media requests.

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