Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Monday that China will host three major Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forums focused on political collaboration, green development, and traditional medicine, pledging to ensure their success as part of broader regional cooperation efforts.
Speaking at the SCO Plus Meeting in Tianjin, Xi outlined concrete healthcare commitments for member states over the next five years, including treatment for 500 congenital heart disease patients, 5,000 cataract surgeries, and 10,000 cancer screenings. The initiatives aim to strengthen public health partnerships across Asia.
The SCO Political Parties Forum, Green and Sustainable Development Forum, and Traditional Medicine Forum will convene experts and policymakers to address shared challenges. Xi emphasized China's role as a 'staunch supporter of multilateralism,' framing the events as platforms for 'practical cooperation and mutual learning.'
Analysts suggest these efforts align with China's growing influence in Eurasian governance structures while addressing critical development needs. The health programs particularly resonate with developing SCO members, where access to specialized medical care remains limited.
