At this week’s SCO Plus meeting in Tianjin in the Chinese mainland, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by China 🌐. He stressed that a rules-based international order—with the United Nations at its core—is key to tackling today’s complex challenges, from climate action to digital policy.
The GGI aims to strengthen multilateral cooperation by updating global rules and institutions. In simple terms, it’s a plan to bring nations together on equal footing, guided by international law and a people-first mindset.
“As we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, we must strengthen international cooperation for the 21st century and always put people first,” the UN chief said, highlighting that multilateralism is at the heart of the initiative.
Why should young Asia 🌏 care? Whether you’re coding the next big app in Bangalore, streaming K-dramas in Jakarta, or advocating for sustainable cities in Dhaka, strong global frameworks shape everything—from data privacy standards to green financing. The GGI could influence how our startups get funding, how cross-border teams collaborate, and how we hold leaders accountable.
With the GGI on the table, the focus is on solidarity, fairness, and modernizing the UN system for our digital age. Keep an eye on how this people-centric push evolves—your future projects and causes might just depend on it! 💡🤝
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UN chief welcomes China-proposed Global Governance Initiative
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