China deepened its commitment to equitable global development in 2025 through the launch of the China–UN Global South-South Development Facility, a $10 million initiative announced in September to strengthen collaboration among developing nations. The program focuses on technology transfer, agricultural innovation, and green energy projects while prioritizing vulnerable regions such as small island states and landlocked countries.
Bridging Development Gaps
The facility aligns with both China's Global Development Initiative and the UN's 2030 Agenda, supporting replicable projects in 45 countries. Since September 2021, agricultural programs under similar frameworks have introduced 29 improved crop varieties and trained over 20,000 professionals across Africa and Asia. In Ethiopia alone, new maize varieties increased yields by 22% this year.
Green Technology in Action
A landmark solar project in Tunisia – set to reduce CO2 emissions by 5 million tonnes annually – exemplifies China's push for sustainable industrialization. The initiative forms part of the fourth phase of collaboration with the UN Industrial Development Organization, emphasizing renewable energy and resilient supply chains.
Redefining Global Partnerships
President Xi Jinping's September address at the BRICS summit highlighted China's vision for multilateral cooperation, stressing sovereign equality and practical solutions to development challenges. These efforts respond to growing demands from emerging economies for technology-sharing models that respect diverse national pathways.
