"Extraordinary 2025": International experts on China's global governance initiative

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Evandro Menezes de Carvalho, Professor of International Law at the Fluminense Federal University (Brazil):

The Global Governance Initiative, as a systemic public good proposed by China, forms a holistic framework aimed at revitalizing and renewing the post-1945 international order.

The Global Governance Initiative was launched on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN and has a particularly symbolic significance. It stems from a broad consensus that the international situation is undergoing profound transformations and upheavals. The initiative aims to revive international agreements and protect the fundamental principles and values of the international system, which form the foundation of global civilization and promote the peaceful development of all countries.

The significant underrepresentation of countries from the Global South remains a persistent problem in existing international mechanisms. The Global Governance Initiative supports these countries' efforts to increase their representation and voice in the international governance system. This reflects the shared aspirations of countries from the Global South and calls for a reform of the international order in line with the demands of the new era.

Arnaud Bertrand, French entrepreneur:

In my view, the systemic problem with the global governance architecture is that some countries proclaim themselves “rule keepers” while systematically and repeatedly violating them.

The overwhelming majority of countries expect an order based on equality for all. The Global Governance Initiative strives to build a stable and predictable international order. Within this framework, countries can independently pursue trade, development, and cooperation without fear of conflict or risk simply because their political choices differ from the Western model.

Veronica Sarasvati, Director of the Indonesia-China Partnership Research Center:

One of the key concepts of the Global Governance Initiative is a commitment to multilateralism, the goal of which is to build and strengthen a participatory, equitable, and sustainable system of global governance. This system should be based on rules and norms created by all participants based on the principle of "co-negotiation, co-construction, and co-ownership."

This concept is a response to global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, economic downturns, financial crises, terrorism and the digital divide between North and South, which cannot be resolved by one country alone.

Its essence lies in the transition from a zero-sum game to inclusive co-governance, the ultimate goal of which is to achieve peace, stability and shared prosperity.

Busani Ngcaweni, Rector of the National School of Public Administration (South Africa):

The Global Governance Initiative is a practice-oriented initiative aimed at building a more equitable world order as a foundation for peace and development.

China has significantly increased its renewable energy production capacity and opened up opportunities for collaborative research in artificial intelligence. As it seeks to improve global governance, these Chinese practices clearly reflect its "action-oriented" approach.

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China's foreign trade has demonstrated strong resilience, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China's foreign trade has shown steady growth and strong vitality this year despite a complex and harsh external environment, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

From January to November, China's total export and import volume reached 41.21 trillion yuan (about 5.83 billion US dollars), an increase of 3.6 percent compared with the same period in 2024.

"China's foreign trade will overcome all difficulties and continue to provide sustainable support for the development of the global economy and trade," a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said at a press conference.

He further noted that the Ministry of Commerce is ready to coordinate local authorities and interested agencies to implement policy measures to stabilize foreign trade and promote market diversification.

Efforts will be made to promote the balanced development of imports and exports and support new trade models such as cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehousing, he concluded. -0-

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The Central Conference on Economic Work was held in Beijing.

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Beijing, December 11 (Xinhua) — The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 10 to 11. At the conference, Chinese leaders outlined priority areas for economic work through 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the meeting.

In his speech, Xi Jinping summarized the country's economic performance for 2025, analyzed the current economic situation, and outlined an economic plan for the coming year.

The meeting noted that 2025 is an extremely unusual year, and the main goals of economic and social development will be successfully achieved. -0-

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Wang Yi will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Jordan from December 12 to 16 at the invitation of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al Safadi, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Thursday.

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The Imakan epic of the Hezhe people in China has been added to the UNESCO Representative List.

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New Delhi, December 11 (Xinhua) — The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided at its 20th session to transfer the Imakan epic of the Hezhe (Nanai) people of China from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

At the same time, considering the effectiveness of the protection of this heritage, the committee decided to include the program for the protection of the Imakan epic in the Register of Best Practices for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage.

As a reminder, in 2024, three Chinese elements, including textile technologies of the Li people, were transferred from the List of Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List. The Imakan epic became another example of China's success in protecting intangible heritage. This is also the first time an element has been transferred between lists while simultaneously being included in the Register of Best Practices for Safeguarding Intangible Heritage.

"Imakan" is an ancient oral tradition passed down from generation to generation by the Hezhe ethnic group. The narrative is told in the Nanai language and includes both poetry and prose. The epic tells the story of the Hezhe people and their folk heroes, fishing and hunting customs, rituals, and moral norms. The tradition has been preserved from century to century, fulfilling such functions as documenting history, educating the younger generation, and providing community recreation.

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V. Zelensky announced the first meeting with the American side on the document on the restoration of Ukraine.

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Kyiv, December 11 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on social media on Thursday night the first meeting of the Ukrainian-American group, which will work on a document on Ukraine's recovery and economic revival.

According to him, the US was represented at the talks, which took place online, by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

V. Zelensky noted that the main topics of discussion at the meeting were key objects, mechanisms, and visions for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction.

He also announced that official Kyiv had already prepared its proposals regarding the latest version of the peace plan. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that overall security will determine the country's economic situation and shape its business climate.

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China and Kazakhstan are ready to strengthen literary cooperation.

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Beijing, December 11 (Xinhua) — A memorandum of understanding on cooperation was signed between the Chinese Writers' Union (CWU) and the Kazakhstan Writers' Union in Beijing on Wednesday, the Wenyi Bao (Literature and Art) newspaper, affiliated with the CWU, reported.

This document was signed during the international literary conference “Kazakh and Chinese Writers”, held at the cultural center of Kazakhstan in Beijing.

According to the document, the writers' unions of the two countries agreed to maintain close cooperation through such branded events as the International Youth Poetry Festival and the International Symposium of Sinologists on Literary Translation, as well as the Belt and Road Literary Network and other mechanisms.

In addition, the two sides will deepen the mechanism for mutual visits between writers from the two countries, promote cooperation in the field of mutual translation and publication of literary works, and jointly organize literary forums and academic seminars.

The event also featured a dialogue between representatives of young writers, poets and editors from the two countries, who discussed a number of issues related to literary ties between the two countries, etc. -0-

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Japan and the United States conducted joint air exercises over the Sea of Japan.

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TOKYO, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Japan's Defense Ministry said Thursday that the Air Self-Defense Force conducted joint exercises with the U.S. military over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday.

According to Japan's Joint Chiefs of Staff, six Japanese fighter jets—three F-35s and three F-15s—participated in the maneuvers along with two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers. –0–

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China has called on Nexperia to send representatives to the country.

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China has asked the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs through the Dutch Embassy in China to implement the agreements reached with China during consultations so that Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia can dispatch representatives to China as soon as possible, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said Thursday. -0-

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Xinjiang takes measures to ensure stable heating supply due to severe cold snap

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URUMQI, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) is bracing for heavy snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures, imposing traffic restrictions and putting heating suppliers on high alert.

On Wednesday, the Xinjiang weather service raised its cold weather alert from orange to red, the highest level in China's four-tier weather warning system, after forecasting temperatures in western and northern Xinjiang to drop by 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.

In Altay County, a famous ski resort in northern Xinjiang, moderate to heavy snowfall has been observed since Tuesday evening. In Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, more than 12.1 mm of precipitation fell between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.

To minimize traffic disruptions, the Urumqi city government mobilized more than 16,000 utility workers and deployed 1,900 snow removal vehicles before the morning rush hour on Thursday.

The region also suspended train service on major railway lines and imposed traffic restrictions on 84 road sections, 26 of which were open to traffic by Thursday morning.

Heating suppliers in Xinjiang have also taken various precautionary measures and initiated emergency measures to prevent indoor temperatures from dropping.

"We are on standby 24/7 to respond promptly to any heating system failures," said Ma Lei of Yining City's main heating company.

According to China's National Meteorological Center (NMC), Xinjiang has become the first stop in a cold wave that will bring widespread lower temperatures and herald the first major snowfalls in China this winter.

Snowfall will increase significantly on Thursday and Friday, with heavy snowfall or even blizzards likely in regions such as Shaanxi Province in northwest China, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shanxi and Hebei Provinces in northern China, and Henan Province in central China, the National Meteorological Center reported.

Meteorologists warn that this cold wave will affect vast areas and may be accompanied by a sharp drop in air temperatures and strong winds. Relevant agencies have been advised to take comprehensive precautions, and residents are advised to wrap up warm and exercise caution on the roads. -0-

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