KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A public-opinion survey conducted by China Global Television Network (CGTN) showed that 74.6 per cent of respondents believe the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) offers a pragmatic path for cooperation among countries with different systems.
Conducted by CGTN in collaboration with Renmin University of China through the Institute for International Communication in the New Era, the survey polled 13,707 respondents across 48 countries worldwide on the occasion of the 2026 SCO Summit, according to a statement.
The respondents also viewed the SCO as an important force in advancing a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the SCO, with trade volume between China and other SCO member states rising from US$12.1 billion in 2001 to US$523.5 billion in 2025. (US$1=RM4.07)
The survey found that respondents viewed the SCO’s pragmatic cooperation outcomes positively across various sectors over its 25-year history, noting that the organisation’s international influence has grown markedly in three priority areas, namely trade facilitation, investment and financing cooperation, as well as cultural exchanges and tourism.
Among respondents from SCO member states and dialogue partners, 75.4 per cent said the "Shanghai Spirit" provides a cooperation framework rooted in mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilisations and pursuit of common development.
Meanwhile, 71.7 per cent of respondents believe the SCO has amplified the voice of Global South countries and advanced the building of a fairer and more reasonable global governance system.
As a founding member of the SCO, China has consistently linked its development with that of the organisation and the aspirations of people across its member states.
Survey respondents also recognised China’s contributions to building an SCO community with a shared future, particularly in advancing regional economic cooperation, promoting security cooperation among member states, and providing development assistance and financial support.
In addition, 76.2 per cent of respondents said China’s Belt and Road Initiative has fostered a new landscape of interconnected and integrated global development, while 73.5 per cent said the Global Governance Initiative points the way for Global South countries to participate in the reform of the global governance system.
-- BERNAMA
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