Why China Chose Tianjin to Host the SCO Summit | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Tianjin, once divided by foreign powers, is now China’s stage for the 2025 SCO Summit. The city’s colonial-era architecture stands as a reminder of China’s turbulent past - but today, Tianjin symbolises revival and strategic ambition. As world leaders gather, Beijing is sending a powerful message: from a city once carved up by colonisers, China is now shaping global diplomacy. Tianjin is a Belt and Road hub, a maritime gateway to Beijing, and a bridge to Central Asia. By choosing Tianjin, China wants to underscore its vision of leading the Global South and challenging Western dominance in global leadership forums.

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