What to know about the SCO, the summit billed as a counterweight to US influence
Summary
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is holding a summit in Kyrgyzstan with leaders from China, Russia, India, and other countries. The SCO is often seen as a group challenging U.S. global influence, but not all its members share that view. The summit marks 25 years since the organization was created.Key Facts
- The SCO summit is taking place in Kyrgyzstan.
- Leaders from China, Russia, and India are attending.
- The SCO was founded 25 years ago.
- It is sometimes described as a way to balance U.S. influence in the world.
- Some member countries do not see the SCO as opposing the U.S.
- The organization includes countries from Asia and the Pacific region.
- The summit will discuss economic and security issues.
- The SCO was originally formed to improve regional cooperation on security and economic matters.
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