Political leaders from across the globe gathered in Beijing this week for the 15th World Socialism Forum, where China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and long-term development strategies drew widespread acclaim. Representatives from 12 countries highlighted Beijing's role in fostering equitable international cooperation and sustainable growth during panel discussions and interviews.
GGI: A Blueprint for Fairer Global Order
Alberto Moreno Rojas of Peru's Communist Party (Red Fatherland) described the GGI's emphasis on multilateralism as "essential for democratizing international relations." Portuguese Communist Party official Rui Paulo da Cunha Braga contrasted China's approach with U.S. policies, noting the GGI's foundation in "respect for sovereignty and equality between nations."
Five-Year Plans Gain International Recognition
Germany's Communist Party Chair Patrik Kobele praised China's draft 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) as "a roadmap for people-centered development and environmental harmony." South African Communist Party Deputy Chair Thulas Nxesi highlighted the strategic continuity of China's planning system, stating: "These interconnected five-year plans demonstrate how development should be treated as a process, not isolated events."
Development Models Under Spotlight
Hungarian Worker's Party Chair Gyula Thurmer linked China's poverty alleviation success to its socialist market economy, noting the "800 million people lifted from poverty" serves as a global benchmark. Nxesi emphasized the replicability of China's rural development approach: "It's about equipping communities with skills for self-sufficiency, not top-down mandates."
The forum concluded with broad consensus on China's growing influence in shaping development paradigms, particularly through mechanisms like the Belt and Road Initiative and climate-focused modernization strategies.
