Key facts
- China has released a white paper proposing new global governance rules for emerging sectors like AI and outer space.
- The document, titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions," calls for a "more just and equitable" world order.
- Beijing stated it would continue to uphold the "central" role of the United Nations in these sectors.
- China supports changes to the international system that are "more compatible and aligned" with current realities, rather than rebuilding or replacing it.
- China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, described global governance as being at a "critical crossroads" due to multiple crises.
China has put forward its vision for global governance in emerging frontiers such as artificial intelligence and outer space, advocating for a "more just and equitable" world order. The policy document, released Wednesday, emphasizes that Beijing seeks to adapt the existing international system rather than replace it, while maintaining the United Nations' central role.
In the white paper, titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions," China argues that humanity is navigating "dangerous waters" and that the post-World War II international system has been disrupted by crises, leaving global governance at a "critical crossroads."
Unveiling the document, China's top diplomat Wang Yi stated the need to "reinvigorate multilateralism, uphold rules and the rule of law and improve the effectiveness of governance." He highlighted the necessity of addressing "shortcomings and deficits" within current frameworks to tackle growing global challenges.