The government slammed “hegemonism and power politics” as it touted an upcoming summit it is hosting for more than 20 world leaders as promoting stability and peace.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit will be held in the northern city of Tianjin from Aug 31 to Sept 1, days before a huge military parade in the nearby capital Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
China has long sought to present the SCO as a counterweight to Western-led power blocs and has pushed for greater collaboration between its 10 members.
More than 20 foreign leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the regional security bloc’s largest meeting since it was founded, China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin said yesterday.
Top politicians from member states or guest countries such as Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam are also among those taking part.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver keynote speeches at the event – also attended by heads of international organisations such as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. — AFP
