Overview
- China released a nearly 50-page white paper titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions” in a Beijing news conference led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, June 17, presenting it as an official roadmap for reform.
- Wang urged a stronger voice for developing countries at the United Nations and called for reinvigorated multilateralism to help the UN address overlapping crises such as the Middle East and Ukraine.
- The paper urges immediate de‑escalation in the Middle East and asks all parties to “commit firmly” to a ceasefire as a foundation for a sustainable regional security architecture.
- Beijing proposes new international rules for emerging domains — including artificial intelligence, outer space and cyberspace — and seeks reforms at the IMF and World Bank to boost developing‑country representation.
- China frames the document as an expansion of its 2025 Global Governance Initiative, claims backing from nearly 160 countries and organizations as a measure of outreach, and aims to use diplomatic forums to shape rule‑making and expand its influence among Global South partners.