Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1. Chaired by President Xi Jinping, the summit showcased Beijing’s ambition to shape a new security and economic order. Key outcomes included the Tianjin Declaration, a development strategy until 2035, and a call for a new SCO Development Bank. The declaration also featured a pledge for joint AI development. Leaders of India, China, and Russia were seen together on the sidelines. The summit signaled a shift toward a multipolar world.