China's global initiatives seek peace, prosperity for all countries: former Lebanese PM

The global initiatives proposed by China will benefit countries around the world, as they enable every country to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peace and common prosperity, said former Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in an exclusive interview with China Media Group (CMG) in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.

Proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the trio of global initiatives, namely the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), reflects his vision of a more inclusive, equitable and harmonious world order.

"I think it's commendable, especially what China is seeking is an inclusive peaceful world that has a place for everybody. We're not talking about just big countries, but even the small ones. This gives a sense of relaxation on the level of countries, such as Lebanon, that China can be part of pushing for this peaceful world where everybody has a chance to be proactive and play a positive role," said Diab.

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The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, was declared by the DRC authorities in May. No licensed vaccine or specific therapy is currently available for this strain.

The World Health Organization said Friday that the outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern, following the advice of Emergency Committee meeting convened on August 18. It warned that delays in recognizing cases increase the likelihood of onward transmission within households, communities and healthcare facilities.