On September 26, 2023, the State Council Information Office of China released a comprehensive white paper titled “A Global Community of Shared Future: China’s Proposals and Actions.” This pivotal document outlines China’s vision for enhanced international cooperation to address global challenges.
The concept of a Global Community of Shared Future was first introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 during a speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. In 2018, it was incorporated into the preamble of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, signifying its importance in China’s approach to international relations. The preamble states, “The achievements of China’s revolution, development and reform would have been impossible without the support of the world’s people. The future of China is closely bound up with the future of the world.”
The white paper elaborates on the guiding principles of the Global Community of Shared Future (GCSF) and emphasizes China’s commitment to playing a leading role in global affairs. It underscores the importance of international law and the Charter of the United Nations as the foundation for resolving global issues through cooperation.
Amidst multiple governance crises facing the world today, the white paper calls for enhanced international collaboration based on the principles of territorial integrity, sovereign equality, and non-interference in internal affairs as stipulated in Article 2 of the UN Charter. By building on existing international legal frameworks, the GCSF proposal offers new ideas and directions for reforming global governance systems.
China advocates for a more just and equitable international order that addresses emerging global problems through mutual respect and shared responsibility. The release of this white paper signifies China’s proactive approach in contributing to global discourse and its willingness to assume greater responsibility in fostering international solidarity.
As the world navigates complex challenges, China’s vision for a Global Community of Shared Future presents a framework for collective progress and sustainable development, emphasizing that the future of China is closely linked to the future of the world.
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