Last September, at the crucial historical juncture marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, President Xi Jinping solemnly put forward the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The Initiative has sent a clear signal of holding high the banner of multilateralism, pooling the strength of solidarity, and pursuing a fair future. It aligns with the trend of the times towards greater democracy in international relations, bolsters the international community’s firm confidence in practising multilateralism, and provides a clear and feasible roadmap for improving global governance, thereby injecting precious stability and positive energy into the turbulent world.

The core philosophy of the GGI constitutes a comprehensive and logically rigorous scientific system. Sovereign equality is the primary prerequisite. All countries, regardless of size, strength or wealth, should participate in, make decisions in, and benefit from global governance as equals. International rule of law is the fundamental guarantee. International laws and rules must be applied equally and uniformly, without double standards or imposing the “house rules” of a few countries on others. Multilateralism is the basic pathway. We must uphold the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, and firmly safeguard the status and authority of the United Nations. A people-centred approach is the core value orientation. Outcomes of governance should benefit the people of all countries more extensively and equitably, and help bridge the North-South development gap. An action-oriented approach is the key to delivering results. We must pursue systematic planning and holistic advancement, create more visible outcomes, and avoid governance lag and fragmentation through practical cooperation.

Over the past year, the GGI has gained increasing traction and has been translated from a Chinese proposal into international practice, demonstrating robust vitality, influence and appeal. Upon its launch, the Initiative swiftly........

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