The northern Chinese city of Tianjin will host this year's Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Leaders' Meeting in autumn, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Friday during a press conference at the ongoing 14th National People's Congress session. The event is expected to bring together leaders from SCO member states to review progress and shape future cooperation frameworks.
As a strategic anchor in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic corridor, Tianjin has solidified its position as a regional powerhouse, leveraging its industrial clusters and logistics networks to drive innovation. Recent municipal reports highlight advances in semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and sustainable energy projects that align with China's high-quality development agenda.
Analysts note the city's dual role as both a diplomatic stage and economic laboratory reflects broader ambitions to integrate technological progress with international partnerships. 'Hosting multilateral forums like the SCO meeting creates opportunities to showcase Tianjin's transformation into a modern, globally connected urban center,' said regional development expert Li Wei.
With major infrastructure upgrades completed ahead of the summit, including enhanced cross-border e-commerce zones and AI-powered trade platforms, the city aims to demonstrate its capacity for fostering sustainable growth while supporting cross-regional collaboration across Asia.
