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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. We are currently facing changes in the international system; the digital divide, climate change, geopolitical risks, and inequality are becoming increasingly visible, and multilateralism is under unprecedented pressure. However, as representatives of international organizations, we also see that multilateralism itself is in dire need of certain reforms aimed at increasing its resilience and inclusiveness," said Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China, at the recent SCO Roundtable on Global Governance 2025 in Beijing.
The Resident Coordinator noted that the Global Governance Initiative, launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit held in Tianjin this September, has given new impetus to these joint efforts. China had previously announced the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. These four major initiatives complement and expand China's approaches, making them more human-centered and inclusive. "These initiatives can provide us with experience in cooperation in areas such as climate, cyberspace, artificial intelligence, and so on, and also encourage us to think more seriously about how to emphasize the role of sovereign states and the UN," Chatterjee said.
He emphasized that China consistently advocates for all countries, regardless of size or wealth, to jointly participate in global governance and become its beneficiaries. This position is fully consistent with the goals of the UN Charter and the development direction aimed at building a fair global system. "China has consistently made an active contribution to the development and reform of the global governance system, playing a significant role in South-South cooperation, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, poverty reduction, and food security," the Resident Coordinator stated.
Chatterjee also noted that the Global Governance Initiative offers a promising framework, calling on countries to strengthen cohesion and promote the voice of developing countries. It also aims to effectively promote multilateralism and actively defend the international system with the UN at its core.
Over the 80 years since its founding, the UN has remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing human rights and peace. "We must realistically translate into action the goals and aspirations of all countries to improve living standards; we must make the UN a true hub for global multilateral cooperation," Chatterjee emphasized. The UN and China have always stood shoulder to shoulder as the best partners for cooperation, and through dialogue, cooperation, and joint action, both sides are steadily translating their commitments into reality.
"The Global Governance Initiative is not just a vision, but also an area where we can effectively collaborate in the future. It helps include everyone in the sustainable development process," the official concluded.
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