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Xi is in Bishkek for SCO summit. How does bloc fit China’s Eurasian strategy 25 years on?

Xi is in Bishkek for SCO summit. How does bloc fit China’s Eurasian strategy 25 years on?
South China Morning Post Monday 31 August 2026, 04:00 UTC By Shi Jiangtao 1 min read
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As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence in Bishkek is expected to put the spotlight on whether the increasingly diverse grouping can move beyond diplomatic signalling, according to analysts. The SCO’s 25th anniversary...

As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence in Bishkek is expected to put the spotlight on whether the increasingly diverse grouping can move beyond diplomatic signalling, according to analysts. The SCO’s 25th anniversary summit... [Image text:] 00000000000 AIR CHINA c0000000000000000000
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