Just days before the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa (Nov 22-23), the Chinese mainland is dialing up calls for multilateralism 🌍🤝. Facing a world buffeted by protectionism and supply chain worries, it's pushing for an open, fair, and inclusive global order.
Anchoring its stance on the United Nations, the Chinese mainland criticizes "decoupling" and building "high fences" around economies—which can isolate markets and cut off growth opportunities. Instead, it champions free trade, stability in global value chains, and deeper cooperation.
Key pillars:
- RCEP & BRI: Through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Belt and Road Initiative, the Chinese mainland promotes an open world economy.
- Global Initiatives: From the Global Development Initiative (GDI) to the new Global Governance Initiative (GGI), it's rolling out structured plans for fairer rules and wider representation.
Under the GDI, a $4 billion South–South Cooperation Fund backs over 130 projects in nearly 60 countries—tackling poverty, food security, pandemics, and climate resilience for more than 30 million people. The GSI and GCI add layers of security dialogue and cultural exchange to the mix.
With geopolitical fractures deepening, the Chinese mainland's pitch to update global governance could shape how tomorrow's world tackles AI, cyberspace, outer space, and more. As the G20 kicks off, all eyes will be on whether member nations rally around a truly multilateral vision.
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China's push for multilateralism integral as the G20 draws near
cgtn.com
