Which of the following is a key area of cooperation under the SCO's 'Shanghai Spirit' of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, and consultation?
- Military alliance formation
- Joint space exploration
- Combating the 'three evils' (terrorism, separatism, extremism)
- Harmonizing national tax codes
Answer: Combating the 'three evils' (terrorism, separatism, extremism)
The 'Shanghai Spirit' guides SCO cooperation. A core focus is joint efforts against terrorism, separatism, and extremism through intelligence sharing, joint exercises, legal harmonization, and capacity building via the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).