China's newly proposed Global Governance Initiative has sparked international dialogue after receiving widespread endorsement at the expanded Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO+) meeting. The framework, emphasizing sovereign equality, adherence to international rule of law, and strengthened multilateral cooperation, aligns with growing calls for inclusive decision-making in global affairs.
Leaders from multiple countries praised the initiative's timing amid complex geopolitical challenges. "This proposal reaffirms our shared commitment to a rules-based international order," said Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the summit. A joint statement highlighted consensus on addressing climate change, digital governance, and sustainable development through collaborative mechanisms.
Analysts note the initiative's potential to reshape economic partnerships across Asia, particularly in infrastructure financing and technology transfer. Meanwhile, civil society groups have welcomed its emphasis on UN Charter principles, though some urge clearer implementation roadmaps.
The development comes as Asia solidifies its role in shaping 21st-century governance models, with the SCO+ platform emerging as a key forum for bridging developed and emerging economies.
