At the 80th UN General Assembly debate, Chinese Premier Li Qiang shared some exciting news: the Chinese mainland has decided to stop seeking any special and differential treatment at the WTO—marking a pivotal moment after 24 years of membership! This move is part of the newly launched Global Governance Initiative (GGI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.🌍✨
Global governance has hit a crossroads, with many voices from the Global South under-represented, the UN's clout needing a boost, and big challenges like climate change and pandemics still looming. Enter GGI: a fresh playbook built on five core principles:
- Sovereign equality: Every country gets an equal seat at the table.
- Rule of law: Agreements are like game rules—everyone must follow them.
- Multilateralism: Decisions by many, not a few—think ASEAN squad vibes 🤝.
- People-centered: Focused on real-world impact—your needs matter!
- Real actions: No empty promises—time for concrete moves.
Launched at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, GGI has already won endorsements from Russia, Malaysia, Slovakia, Nicaragua, Cuba, Nauru, and even the UN. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised it for echoing UN values and pushing for much-needed reforms.✅
Plus, the Chinese mainland just unveiled the AI+ International Cooperation Initiative. It invites countries to team up on AI projects in public well-being, tech R&D, industrial applications, cultural exchange, and talent training. Imagine AI-driven ride-hailing in Jakarta easing traffic jams or virtual buddies teaching you Tagalog in minutes!🤖🚗
At its heart, the Chinese mainland's strategy is simple: collaborate, don’t dictate. As Tian Dewen from Renmin University notes, 'Global issues need all voices at the table.' With GGI and AI+ on the horizon, global governance is gearing up to be more inclusive, transparent, and action-oriented. Stay tuned!👀
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How China promotes a more just and equitable global governance system
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