Role of the People’s Republic of China in the Activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Abstract

The aim of the study is to identify the role of the People's Republic of China in the activities of the organisation, based on the Chinese vision of its role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as one of the ideological and philosophical leaders that determine its focus and ideology. In particular, China implements the principle of polycentrism in Eurasia and interstate partnership and promotes the idea of state-regulated economic globalisation. The methodology of this scientific research is based on the analytical method of studying the issues related to the topic of the scientific research. China proceeds from the concept of ensuring full sovereignty by the member states of the organisation, but against the backdrop of low development rates of national economies (up to 2-2.5%) and lack of awareness by countries of their national interests in the region, Chinese business will strengthen its expansion, relying on both the World Trade Organisation rules and using protectionist measures by absorbing ineffective business entities. China is guided by the principles of noninterference in the internal affairs of other states, while maintaining its socio-political model based on the fusion of the communist ideology and the traditional philosophical doctrines of China and the mentality of the country's population, excluding the democracy export policy, denying the desire for undivided hegemony and to rule the world community. This is confirmed by the main key elements of the People's Republic of China's foreign policy, determined by the Chinese leadership.

Forging a New Security Order in Eurasia: China, the SCO, and the Impacts on Regional Governance

“…In June 2001, in Shanghai, the initial five parties to the border negotiation and Uzbekistan established the SCO, with its key objectives being fighting the so-called "three evils"-ethnic separatism, religious extremism, and terrorism (Yuan 2010). Over the past twenty years, while closely working with Russia and the Central Asian members, Beijing not only has continued to advocate the "Shanghai Spirit" but has also been promoting the principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and equality within the organization; multipolarity and multilateralism in international politics, and cooperation based on strong partnerships among members and stateregulated economic regionalization and globalization (Perskaya et al 2021). It is in the economic arena that China exercises the most influence in the region, and it is also where Beijing has been promoting greater integration and cooperation, including in social development, technology, and energy.…”

Asia-China Knowledge Networks: State of the Field

“…The relevant English-language literature shares a general consensus around China's predominant role (Rossotti 2018;Perskaya et al 2022). Besides the domain of security, China is also actively pushing a top-down approach to environmental protection and energy transition through the SCO (Agostinis and Urdinez 2021).…”

Editorial Expression of Concern: Role of the People’s Republic of China in the Activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

“…The Editor-in-Chief is issuing an editorial expression of concern to alert readers that after publication, concerns were raised about irrelevant citations and access dates that post-date publication [1]. The authors stated that they used a third party to translate and submit the paper without declaring it and that they had not seen the final draft.…”