On October 27, 2025, the 23rd Lanting Forum was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the event and delivered remarks titled "Implementing the Global Governance Initiative for a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity".

Wang Yi said that a few days ago, the international community just celebrated the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. How to reform and improve global governance to make it more relevant in the forthcoming multipolar world? That is a consequential question occupying minds everywhere.

Wang Yi stated that last month, President Xi Jinping solemnly put forth the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), offering the Chinese answer to this question of the times. The GGI builds on the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, reflects the fine tradition of Chinese diplomacy, upholds the vision of a shared future, and sets out the principles, methods and paths to reform and improve global governance. It represents a creative advancement and elevation of the understanding of global governance as well as a breakthrough of theories of traditional international relations. It is a new major global public good contributed by China. The GGI responds to the needs of the world and wishes of the people. Together with the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), it promises much needed stability and provides certainty for this volatile world, and has received swift and clear support from more than 140 countries and international organizations.

Wang Yi stressed that the most unequivocal message from the GGI is a call for stronger solidarity; the GGI represents a most powerful statement of multilateralism; and the most desired vision of the GGI is a future of fairness. China is ready to work with all parties to put the GGI into action. China will engage consistently in equal consultation, listen to different views, and take useful advice with an open mind to build maximum consensus. China will base its creativity on past achievement, and make timely changes to reform and improve, rather than replace, the current international system. China will promote global governance reform with gradual and sustained effort to make it beneficial to the whole world.

First, all countries should jointly uphold the authority and status of the U.N. to cement the foundation of global governance. All countries should uphold the U.N. Charter and the basic norms governing international relations and fulfill international obligations in their entirety and in good faith. International rules should not be applied selectively according to one's own interests. No one should be allowed to cripple the United Nations. China supports the U.N. consistently and firmly. China calls on all countries to engage with the U.N. on the cooperation agendas across poverty reduction, infrastructure, education and health.

Second, all countries should work together to advance common development to enhance the efficacy of global governance. China calls for an end to politicizing economic and trade issues, to fragmenting the global market, and to reckless decisions to wage trade and tariff wars. All countries should put development back at the center of international agenda, mobilize global resources for development, and foster an equal and balanced global development partnership. China will open its door ever wider, so as to share development opportunities with more countries and peoples.

Third, all countries should stand together to tackle pressing challenges and shore up the weak links in global governance. China calls on developed countries to earnestly fulfill their emission reduction commitments, and provide financial and technological support to developing countries. China is ready to work more closely with the international community on green technologies and industries and stay on the right track toward green transition. China supports the U.N. in serving as the main channel in global AI governance. China is committed to advancing AI for good and for all, and supporting capacity building in Global South countries. China stands ready to work with the international community to continue the efforts for peace and build a world of universal and common security.

Fourth, it is important to actively respond to the aspirations of the Global South and improve the global governance architecture. China supports advancing the realignment of IMF quota shares and shareholding review at the World Bank according to the agreed timeframe and roadmap, and supports the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank in playing a greater role. Upholding the right direction of the reform of the Security Council means to increase the representation and voice of developing countries. Special arrangements should be made to meet Africa's aspiration as a priority. China will render full support to Global South countries in hosting the G20 Summit, the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30), and the World Summit for Social Development, advancing the collective contributions of the Global South to global governance.

Fifth, it is necessary to fully leverage the roles of diverse stakeholders and pool strength for global governance. China will soon assume the rotating presidency of APEC 2026. China looks forward to working with all sides to advance the building of an Asia-Pacific community and a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, paving the way for greater development in the region. China firmly supports the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, and supports the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in expanding cooperation with the U.N. and other multilateral mechanisms to jointly improve global and regional governance. China welcomes more countries to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) and seek to resolve differences, promote reconciliation and safeguard peace on this platform.

Wang Yi noted that the just-concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan. It charts a grand blueprint for China's economic and social development in the next five years, as well as a promising vision for win-win cooperation between China and the rest of the world. It was stressed at the session that China should promote high-standard opening up, create new horizons for mutually beneficial cooperation, and secure further progress in building a community with a shared future for humanity. A China steadily advancing modernization will undoubtedly create vast opportunities for the common development of the world. A China dedicated to the noble cause of peace and development will demonstrate even greater responsibility in advancing human progress. China stands ready to work with the international community, fully deliver the Global Governance Initiative, build a more just and equitable global governance system, and jointly usher in a brighter tomorrow for humanity.

This forum was hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association and chaired by its President Wu Hailong. The forum was attended by high-level representatives and renowned experts from China and abroad, including former Prime Minister of Jordan Omar Razzaz, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Liqun, Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia Zhang Jun, former U.N. Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the U.N. Environment Programme Erik Solheim, former Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, President of the China Institute of International Studies Chen Bo, Professor at Harvard University of the United States Graham Allison, and Honorary Dean of the National School of Development at Peking University Justin Yifu Lin, as well as foreign diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China. Participants had in-depth exchanges on the rich substance and practical pathways of the Global Governance Initiative.

Established in December 2010, the Lanting Forum has held 23 sessions to date. It is a high-level international forum launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate communication and exchanges among the government, business, academia, media, and the public from home and abroad, and serves as a high-level platform for presenting and interpreting China's major foreign policies and diplomatic events.