CGTN reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the “SCO Plus” Meeting. The article emphasizes the significance of this, China’s fourth major global initiative, and its role in guiding the SCO to uphold the post-World War II international order and improve global governance.
BEIJING, Sept. 01, 2025 — China proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) on Monday, presenting it as another significant contribution to the world aimed at fostering a fairer and more equitable global governance structure.
The GGI is the fourth major global initiative put forth by Chinese President Xi Jinping in recent years, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative.
“I anticipate collaborating with all nations to establish a more just and equitable global governance system and progress towards a shared future for humanity,” stated Chinese President Xi Jinping during the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus” Meeting when introducing the proposal.
During the two-day SCO Summit held in Tianjin, North China, which marked the organization’s largest summit in its 24-year history with leaders from over 20 countries and representatives from 10 international organizations in attendance, Xi delivered two key speeches. He elaborated on the SCO’s increasing global influence and appeal, while also emphasizing the need to maintain international fairness and justice.
The Global Governance Initiative
Xi outlined five principles of the GGI: commitment to sovereign equality, adherence to international law, the practice of multilateralism, promoting a people-centered approach, and a focus on concrete actions. He emphasized that “All countries, regardless of their size, power, or wealth, should participate equally in global governance, with equal rights to make decisions and reap the benefits.”
The world today faces increasingly intricate and diverse challenges, including terrorism, the refugee crisis, and transnational crime. While the overarching trends of peace, development, cooperation, and mutual benefit remain constant, the vestiges of the Cold War, along with hegemonism and protectionism, continue to affect the global landscape.
No nation is immune to these challenges. “History teaches us that in times of difficulty, we must remain committed to peaceful coexistence, strengthen our belief in mutually beneficial cooperation, progress with the times, and flourish by keeping pace with them,” he stated.
Amidst the evolving global landscape, the SCO has been instrumental in enhancing global governance by promoting a new form of international relations built on mutual respect, fairness, and win-win cooperation.
For many years, China has championed a vision of global governance characterized by extensive consultation, joint contributions, and shared benefits, offering Chinese insights and public goods to address the pressing issues confronting humanity.
From the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity to the proposals of the three global initiatives and the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s ideas have illuminated the path toward sustainable and inclusive global development.
Pooling SCO strength
Over the past 24 years, guided by the Shanghai Spirit—mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and the pursuit of common development—SCO member states have shared opportunities, pursued common development, and achieved groundbreaking and historic milestones.
The SCO was the first to undertake multilateral actions against the three forces of terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Member states have successfully thwarted over 1,400 cases related to terrorism and extremism, thereby bolstering security across the region.
Through enhanced cooperation with the United Nations and other international bodies, and by playing a constructive role in international and regional affairs, the SCO promotes inclusiveness and mutual learning among civilizations, while opposing hegemonism and power politics, thus acting as a proactive force for global peace and development.
Highlighting the SCO’s growing role as a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, Xi urged the SCO to take the lead and serve as an example in implementing the GGI.
He pledged that China would readily share the opportunities presented by its vast market and continue to implement the action plan for high-quality development of economic and trade cooperation within the SCO framework.
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