At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025, the Chinese mainland introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) 6 its fourth major global plan after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative. 🌏✨
According to expert Cui Zheng, the GGI responds to rising bloc confrontations and a return to a Cold War mindset. Instead of small circles and zero-sum games, the plan pushes for cooperation over confrontation, backed by five key principles: sovereign equality, respect for international rule of law, true multilateralism, a people-centered approach, and concrete actions. 🤝
On the security front, Cui warns that unilateral moves and double standards are weakening UN-based mechanisms and creating a security deficit. The GGI aims to boost collective security and bring stability where tensions might be brewing. 🛡️
Economically, the world faces low growth, high debt, high inflation, and a widening North-South gap. The GGI proposes correcting governance imbalances, resisting protectionism, and building a more inclusive, balanced system 6 basically leveling the playing field for all. 📈🌐
For young professionals, students, and global citizens, the GGI is an invitation to rethink how we tackle big challenges 6 like teaming up for a marathon rather than racing solo. 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Let’s see how this vision shapes our shared future!
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Expert on why China proposed the Global Governance Initiative
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