GENEVA – A significant symposium on international governance frameworks convened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, simultaneously marking the global release of the English version of ‘China’s Governance under Xi Jinping’s Leadership: Volume I.’ The event, collaboratively organized by Xinhua News Agency and China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva, attracted approximately 200 delegates from UN agencies, international bodies, diplomatic corps, research institutions, and commercial enterprises.
Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva, emphasized in her keynote address that the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2025 underscores the critical importance of diplomatic dialogue, sustainable development, and mutually beneficial international partnerships. Valovaya acknowledged China’s substantial role in reinforcing multilateral frameworks and urged nations to collaborate in establishing more equitable, inclusive, and efficient international cooperation systems. She reaffirmed the UN’s unique position as the sole global platform where all nations can collectively address shared challenges.
Chinese Ambassador Jia Guide, Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, highlighted the contemporary challenges facing global governance, noting that unilateral approaches, trade protectionism, and hegemonic tendencies are eroding multilateral structures. Ambassador Jia revealed that China’s GGI has garnered endorsement from over 150 nations and international organizations, demonstrating widespread international consensus. He reiterated China’s commitment to enhanced coordination with global partners to advance more just and equitable governance mechanisms.
Xinhua News Agency President Fu Hua presented the newly released publication, describing it as a comprehensive documentation of China’s governance innovations and achievements under President Xi’s leadership. The volume provides detailed insights into policy implementations and personal leadership qualities that have shaped China’s development trajectory. President Fu confirmed Xinhua’s ongoing dedication to promoting global governance concepts through multilateral media partnerships and think tank collaborations, aiming to effectively communicate China’s contributions to global governance reform.
Concurrently, Xinhua unveiled a specialized think tank report titled ‘Upholding International Justice and Jointly Addressing World Turbulence – Focusing on China’s Solution to Global Governance,’ further elaborating on China’s perspectives regarding contemporary international challenges.