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White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

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White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

2026-06-17 11:51 Last Updated At:18:47

A white paper released on Wednesday by the State Council Information Office highlighted China's role in actively advancing efforts for building a more just and equitable global governance system.

As a responsible major country, China champions the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and takes the lead in practicing true multilateralism, according to the white paper, titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions."

As a major country with the best peace and security record, China has enshrined in its Constitution a commitment to peaceful development, the white paper noted.

China champions the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and has put forward the Global Security Initiative and acted on its principles, contributing to lasting world peace and stability, it said.

As the largest developing country, China has always pursued its own growth in the context of humanity's shared development and upheld openness, win-win cooperation, inclusiveness, and shared benefits, according to the white paper.

"China firmly upholds the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core and has become a major trading partner of over 160 countries and regions across the world. Following the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, China has promoted the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, building a platform for international cooperation that delivers mutual benefits and win-win outcomes," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing where the white paper was presented to the media.

Through Chinese modernization, the country has provided the world with new opportunities and boosted the global drive for modernization, the white paper added.

China advocates and practices true multilateralism and remains an active champion and strong proponent of multilateral cooperation, read the white paper.

Noting that China will always be a member of the Global South, the white paper said China has firmly safeguarded the common interests of the Global South in international affairs, and led the Global South in building strength through joint efforts.

"China has promoted the historic expansion of BRICS and the growth of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), supported the African Union's accession to the G20, put forward the Global South Open and Inclusive Cooperation Initiative, and announced the implementation of eight measures to support Global South cooperation, helping the Global South collectively move toward modernization," Wang said.

China has proposed the Global Civilization Initiative and promoted its implementation, championing the common values of humanity and fostering deeper exchanges and understanding among different peoples, and wider interactions and greater integration of diverse cultures in a joint effort to advance the development and progress of human civilization, the white paper added.

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

White paper highlights China's contribution to promoting global governance

Sansha, China's southernmost city, welcomed the Dragon Boat Festival on Wednesday with a spirited race over the South China Sea, where thunderous drumbeats and roaring cheers transformed the azure waters into a spectacle of tradition and unity.

The second annual South China Sea Dragon Boat Race drew 14 competing teams to the Xiyu Fishing Pier on Yongxing Island, where local fishermen reinvented their everyday workboats as majestic "fishing-style dragon vessels." With painted bows cutting through the waves, each crew chased not just victory, but pride for their community.

"It's my first time competing in this event on the island, and I've already won a championship. I couldn't be more excited and happy," said Guo Wenhao, one of the participants.

Out on the water, paddlers moved in furious unison, their oars churning the sea into clouds of white foam. Along the shore, cheer squads waved flags and shouted encouragement, each team bringing its own passionate supporters to rally them forward. The air was thick with tension and exhilaration.

"The atmosphere was incredibly intense. Every contestant worked very hard, and there were many exciting races to watch," said spectator Guo Yaru.

The competition also featured an innovative dragon-boat tug-of-war on the water, drawing several teams eager to test their strength and coordination in a whole new way.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to win this championship. We owe it to the unity of our whole team. Through every practice, even when our hands blistered from gripping the oars, not a single one of us complained," said He Shicun, a participant.

The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on June 19, this year. Its signature tradition -- dragon boat racing -- dates back over 2,000 years. Today, the race reflects teamwork, courage, and perseverance, while also serving as a cultural tradition and global sport that brings communities together.

Roaring dragon boat racing brings festival fever to China's southernmost city

Roaring dragon boat racing brings festival fever to China's southernmost city

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