Chinese FM outlines five priorities for global governance as white paper released

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday outlined five priorities for advancing global governance at a press conference in Beijing marking the release of a white paper on China's proposals for a more just and equitable international system.

The white paper, titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions," calls on all parties to work together to advance the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which is drawing broad support from the international community.

Wang said that as the world enters a new period of turbulence and transformation, the international community needs to revitalize multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and enhance governance effectiveness more than ever.

On upholding the UN's central role, Wang called for implementing the UN80 Initiative to improve the UN's efficiency, strengthen the UN Security Council's capacity, and jointly resist any unilateral actions that bypass the Security Council.

On easing regional tensions, Wang stressed the importance of dialogue and the political settlement of hotspot issues.

"The pressing priority is for all parties to meet each other halfway, implement a ceasefire, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable security framework in the Middle East," said Wang.

On safeguarding open development, Wang reaffirmed China's commitment to the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core.

"China will further expand high-level opening up, push forward the building of Asia-Pacific community, and share its development opportunities with the rest of the world," he said.

On leveraging the role of the Global South, Wang called for high-quality cooperation under the greater BRICS framework and the SCO, and pushed for reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to give developing countries greater voice and a bigger seat at the table in international affairs.

"We should promote high-quality cooperation under the greater BRICS and the SCO, back Global South countries in hosting multilateral summits, and unite these countries' collective efforts," said Wang.

In addressing governance gaps in new frontiers, Wang emphasized the need to keep climate governance on track, uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and improve governance rules for outer space, the polar regions, and cyberspace.

He also emphasized that China is stepping up preparations to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization and welcomes all parties to join.

Chinese FM outlines five priorities for global governance as white paper released

China and the United States have maintained close communication and practical cooperation in counter-narcotics efforts and achieved significant results since the two heads of state met in Busan of the Republic of Korea last October, a Chinese anti-drug official said on Wednesday.

At a press conference held by the Office of the China National Narcotics Control Commission, Wei Xiaojun, executive deputy director of the office and head of the Ministry of Public Security's narcotics control bureau, said the two countries have continued to advance cooperation in areas including substance scheduling, chemical control, intelligence exchange, joint investigation, removal of illegal online information, capture and transfer of fugitives, drug-related anti-money laundering, and drug testing technology exchange.

"Both sides have carried out a great deal of institutional exchanges and practical cooperation. We maintain communication with U.S. policy departments such as the Office of National Drug Control Policy, regularly brief each other on work progress, and discuss priorities for next-step cooperation. With U.S. law enforcement agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, we have jointly handled multiple cases and cooperated on the repatriation of drug-related fugitives," Wei said.

China has also taken active steps to address problems involving the diversion of non-scheduled precursor chemicals into illicit drug manufacturing channels in North America.

In November 2025, China added 13 types of precursors of fentanyl-related substances to the export control list, and added the United States, Mexico and Canada to the Catalogue of Specific Countries (Regions), Wei said. In May this year, three types of precursors of fentanyl-related substances were added to the list regarding the three aforementioned countries.

Chinese customs authorities have strengthened export supervision and risk assessments of relevant chemical products.

To combat the trafficking of controlled and non-scheduled precursor chemicals, new psychoactive substances, and other sensitive chemicals, China has carried out multiple nationwide enforcement campaigns targeting illegal smuggling of such materials overseas, Wei added.

The U.S. side has spoken positively about bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation on several occasions, according to the official, adding that China has also investigated a number of cases based on information and leads provided by the U.S. side.

China, U.S. maintain close counter-narcotics communication, cooperation