Hey fam! Ever thought about how ancient Chinese ideas from Confucius, Laozi, and Buddha can shape today's global playbook? 🌏✨ On September 1, 2025, at the SCO Plus meeting in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), aiming for a fairer, people-powered world order.
Five key vibes to remember:
- Sovereign equality: Every country gets a seat at the table—no one's left out.
- International rule of law: Fair rules first, because justice matters.
- Multilateralism: Teamwork makes the dream work—joint chat, joint action, shared wins.
- People-centered: Policies that really vibe with everyday lives, not just big headlines.
- Action orientation: Like in traditional Chinese medicine 🍵—tackle root causes, not just symptoms.
Rooted in old-school wisdom
Chinese characters for "governance" (治理) literally mix the flow of water (治) with the pattern of jade (理). Think balance + principles = harmony. In practice, it's like balancing your screen time app on your phone—dynamic but principled.
The "Co-" crew:
- Co-existence (共生): Confucian harmony—good vibes at home before good vibes abroad.
- Co-action (共业): Buddhist interdependence—solve one issue without creating another.
- Co-heaven (共天): Taoist unity—care for today, yesterday and tomorrow in one go.
For young pros in Jakarta, Dhaka or Kuala Lumpur, this isn't just politics—it's a fresh lens on global teamwork. From ASEAN's trust-based ties to BRICS' shared projects, you can see the GGI's spirit in action.
By blending Confucian virtue, Buddhist balance and Taoist flow, the Global Governance Initiative invites everyone—especially Global South voices—to build a future where "when the great way is followed, the world is public." 🕊️
Reference(s):
Wang Yiwei: Chinese philosophy in Global Governance Initiative
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