{"id":120729,"date":"2025-09-02T06:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/09\/02\/xi-unveils-global-governance-initiative-at-shanghai-summit\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T06:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:07:32","slug":"xi-unveils-global-governance-initiative-at-shanghai-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/xi-unveils-global-governance-initiative-at-shanghai-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Xi unveils Global Governance Initiative at Shanghai Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEIJING, China, Sep 2 \u2014 President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China\u2019s readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the \u201cShanghai Cooperation Organization Plus \u201cMeeting in Tianjin.<\/p>\n

The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.<\/p>\n

In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and \u201cglobal governance has come to a new crossroads\u201d.<\/p>\n

He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative \u2014 adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance,\u201d Xi said. \u201cWe should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He warned against \u201cdouble standards\u201d and rules imposed by \u201ca few countries\u201d, stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.<\/p>\n

Strong UN role<\/h2>\n

Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its \u201cirreplaceable, key role\u201d in global governance.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.<\/p>\n

The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.<\/p>\n

The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or[ being] fragmented,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. \u201cWe should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.<\/p>\n

Green industrialization<\/h2>\n

He announced Beijing\u2019s decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.<\/p>\n

China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.<\/p>\n

Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China\u2019s decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.<\/p>\n

Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as \u201ca pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations\u201d.<\/p>\n

Effective governance philosophy <\/h2>\n

The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.<\/p>\n

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi\u2019s launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the \u201cbiggest highlight\u201d of this year\u2019s SCO summit.<\/p>\n

He said that the initiative\u2019s underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. \u201cIt is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO\u2019s secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative \u201cwas put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative\u2019s central purpose is to advance human development and improve people\u2019s livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

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