China on Monday unveiled a report urging closer collaboration among countries around the world to tackle escalating global security challenges posed by rising power politics and accelerating arms races.
The Report on the Global Security Situation, released by the China Institute of International Studies, warned that conventional arms races have intensified over the past year, even as cyberattacks and climate change loom larger.
Echoing those concerns, Ambassador of Dominica to China Martin Charles said new and complex threats are redefining global security priorities at a press briefing on the Global Security Situation report.
"In the 21st century, global security is no longer solely defined by conventional warfare or territorial disputes. While these continue to be significant concerns, new and multifaceted threats have emerged. This includes cyber-attacks, terrorism, and the destabilizing impacts of climate change," said Charles.
The report noted that deep-seated structural issues are fueling security challenges across geopolitical blocs. Yet, in contrast to moves that stoke hegemonism, it pointed to a collective rise in the Global South, citing initiatives such as the Group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis, formed by a coalition of southern nations.
On the Palestine-Israel conflict, it highlighted mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt and others to advance Gaza ceasefire talks. The study further highlighted China’s role as an anchor of global stability and peace.
"As a natural member of the Global South, China advocates building an equitable and orderly multipolar world and has always firmly supported developing countries in enhancing their representation and voice in global security affairs. China is willing to work with the vast majority of Global South countries to implement Global Security Initiatives and to continuously strengthen the Global South's capacity to safeguard peace and security," said Wang Lixin, head of Department of Security Cooperation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The report said China's Global Security Initiative, launched four years ago, has now won support from more than 130 countries and regional or international organizations by the end of 2025. It has been incorporated into 140 bilateral and multilateral documents, a signal of broad commitment to cooperation and shared responsibility for peaceful development.
China releases report urging global collaboration amid mounting security challenges
