Trade between China, other SCO members hits record

Trade between China and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) hit a record 512.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, said Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

Ling said “trade volume between China and SCO member states has reached a historic high. In 2024, China’s trade with SCO member states totaled about 512.4 billion U.S. dollars, a 2.7-percent increase from the previous year”. With the accession of India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus, the SCO now has 10 member states, alongside two observer states and 14 dialogue partners.