China made significant commitments at the 2025 SCO Summit to enhance regional growth through financial aid, AI initiatives, and educational programs.
Major Announcements by China
$2 Billion Grant and Loans
- Provide RMB 2 billion in grants by 2025
- Issue RMB 10 billion in loans to SCO Interbank Consortium members over three years
- Focus on economic growth and infrastructure development
100 “Small and Beautiful” Projects
- Implement local livelihood projects in areas like health, education, and capacity building
- Enhance community welfare and basic amenities
Educational and Human Resource Initiatives
Scholarships and PhD Programs
- Double SCO-specific scholarships
- Launch the SCO Innovative PhD Programme
- Nurture talent in science, technology, and public policy
Luban Workshops and HR Training
- Establish Luban Workshops and offer vocational training in advanced manufacturing
- Provide 10,000 training opportunities in technical skills
Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Tech Cooperation
- Emphasis on responsible AI development
- Promote security, transparency, and inclusiveness in AI
- Support the AI Development Cooperation Roadmap
India’s Role at the Summit
- Endorsement of AI cooperation
- Advocacy for ethical AI development and digital infrastructure collaboration
- Focus on equitable access to AI tools for developing nations
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- China hosted the 2025 SCO Summit
- Tianjin Declaration emphasized responsible AI development
- Focus on security, inclusiveness, fairness, and transparency in AI
