Xi Jinping Proposes Global Governance Initiative at SCO Summit

Call for New Global Governance

• ⚠️ Xi Jinping highlighted that the world is in a new period of turbulence and transformation, with global governance at a crossroads, despite the enduring trend towards peace and cooperation.
• 💡 He noted that the Cold War mentality, hegemonism, and protectionism continue to overshadow the international landscape, increasing new threats and challenges.
• 🚀 In response, Xi proposed a new Global Governance Initiative, building on previous initiatives for global development, security, and civilization.

Five Pillars of the Initiative

• ✅ The initiative emphasizes full sovereign equality among all nations, promoting the democratization of international relations and increasing the voice of developing countries.
• ⚖️ It calls for respecting the international rule of law, fully adhering to the UN Charter, and ensuring the equal application of international norms without double standards.
• 🤝 A core principle is practicing multilateralism, fostering consultation, shared construction, and mutual benefit, while firmly defending the position and authority of the United Nations.
• 🌍 The vision is people-centered, aiming to safeguard the rights of all peoples, close the development gap between North and South, and better respond to common human challenges.
• 🎯 Finally, the initiative stresses a focus on action, promoting systematic planning and coordinated global efforts to achieve tangible results through pragmatic cooperation.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Role

• 🔑 The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is positioned to lead global governance, contributing to world peace and stability by adhering to its founding principles of trust, mutual benefit, and respect for diversity.
• 🛡️ Member states should prioritize common security, signing good neighbor treaties, cooperating effectively against threats, and maintaining regional stability without forming alliances or confronting third parties.
• 📈 The SCO aims to promote inclusive economic globalization by breaking down barriers, fostering integration, and advancing the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Enhancing Regional Cooperation

• 🇨🇳 China is committed to sharing its vast market opportunities and implementing measures for high-quality development within the SCO, including establishing an energy platform, green industry, and digital economy platforms.
• ⚡ Significant projects include 10 million kW of photovoltaic energy and 10 million kti of wind energy over the next five years, alongside cooperation centers for artificial intelligence, the Beidou navigation system, and lunar research.
• 🎭 Cultural exchanges are encouraged to promote common human values and foster peaceful coexistence among diverse civilizations, with China hosting various forums and providing medical aid to member countries.

Upholding International Equity

• ⚖️ SCO members are urged to defend international equity and justice, constructively participating in global affairs and safeguarding the common interests of the Global South.
• 🚫 The organization must clearly oppose hegemonism and power politics, practicing true multilateralism and promoting multipolarity and the democratization of international relations.
• 🌐 China supports expanding SCO cooperation with other multilateral mechanisms like the United Nations, ASEAN, and the Eurasian Economic Union, to collectively protect the international economic and trade order and improve global governance.