Chinese Vice President Han Zheng outlined a comprehensive roadmap for international cooperation during his keynote address at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha this week. The proposal comes as nations grapple with uneven progress on UN sustainability goals and growing demands for equitable development.
From Poverty Reduction to Global Vision
Han highlighted China's domestic achievements, including lifting 800 million people out of poverty since 1995 – a milestone achieved a decade ahead of UN targets. The nation's success in creating the world's largest education and social security systems was presented as foundational to its global development philosophy.
The Four Pillars of Progress
1. People-Centered Development: Prioritizing basic needs in developing nations through targeted poverty eradication programs. 2. Shared Prosperity: Accelerating implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals through job creation and skills development. 3. Inclusive Systems: Calling on developed nations to ensure fair resource distribution and accessible public services for vulnerable groups. 4. Global Solidarity: Strengthening multilateral cooperation through UN-led governance reforms that amplify developing nations' voices.
Linking Domestic and Global Agendas
The speech coincided with China's recent Central Committee plenum resolutions emphasizing equitable distribution of development gains. Han positioned China as both a model and partner, offering to share poverty reduction expertise while advocating for reformed international governance structures.
Over 130 national delegations are participating in the three-day summit, which reviews progress since the landmark 1995 Copenhagen Declaration. The event concludes Thursday with expected commitments to accelerate UN 2030 Agenda implementation.
