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Global Times: Xi's footprints in Central Asian countries consolidate ties, vitalize Silk Road

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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BEIJING, May 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, is about to witness the ancient route shine with new vitality as the high-level China-Central Asia Summit is being held from Thursday to Friday. The national flags of China and five Central Asian countries are being flown alongside the airport highway in intervals, and banners saying "build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future" in both Chinese and Russian, can be seen at overpasses in the city.

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  • The presidents of five Central Asian countries have all arrived in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, to attend the summit.
  • In 2022, the trade volume between China and Central Asian countries stood at over $70 billion, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
  • China will never intervene in the internal affairs of Central Asian countries, seek leadership in regional affairs, or operate a sphere of influence.
  • "Those forms of cooperation are based on win-win results and mutual trust, and are highly recognized by Central Asian countries.

Global Times: SCO expands membership and intl appeal as President Xi outlines priorities of solidarity, shared benefits

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Sunday, September 18, 2022
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The SCO represents an ideal international relationship that countries have long desired, said experts.

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  • The SCO represents an ideal international relationship that countries have long desired, said experts.
  • President Xi on Friday attended the restricted session of the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.
  • The Shanghai Spirit upheld by the SCO members could also be applied in dealing with international issues, Zhu said.
  • On Friday, a memorandum of obligations on Iran's SCO membership was signed, and the SCO members began a process to admit Belarus to the SCO.