Global South Should Work Together to Build a Global Community of Shared Future

In today's turbulent and changing world fraught with frequent conflicts and escalating tensions, countries of the Global South, including China, must strengthen solidarity and cooperation and shoulder our responsibilities with courage and initiative. By doing so, we will continue to provide the constructive thinking and strength needed to preserve world peace and development and build a global community of shared future.

Jointly promoting more inclusive global development through mutual assistance

The pressing tasks for the Global South, and the crucial issues for the world economy at large, are expanding development space, creating opportunities for growth, and making the global economic pie larger.

To spur common development, it is essential for the Global South to further refine South-South cooperation platforms such as BRICS, the SCO, and G77+China, while broadening bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms among Asian, African, and Latin American countries and regions. Steps should also be taken to pursue high-level mutually beneficial cooperation and establish high-standard demonstration zones. In addition, Global South countries should press ahead with high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, promoting the alignment of development strategies and infrastructure connectivity. Such efforts will see Belt and Road cooperation yielding more and more benefits for the Global South.

Jointly safeguarding world peace and stability through solidarity and coordination

Peace is both a prerequisite for the development of the Global South and an aspiration shared by all peoples worldwide. In recent times, intensified rivalry between major countries and frequent flare-ups of hotspot issues threatening regional security have rendered the global security environment volatile and fragile, with the outlook less than optimistic.

In the face of prevalent wars and conflicts, the whole group needs to remain staunchly opposed to hegemonism and power politics of all forms, bloc confrontation, and military coercion. It should advocate the resolution of differences and disputes through dialogue and cooperation and push for political solutions to international and regional hotspot issues. In this process, the Global South can contribute its insights and strength to world peace and stability.

Furthermore, to resist external intervention and the spillover effects of conflicts, it is pivotal for Global South countries to support each other's core interests and enhance coordination on major international and regional issues based on deeper strategic communication and mutual trust on security. These collaborative efforts will help create a secure and stable international environment.

Jointly broadening the path of human advancement through mutual learning

The defining feature of human society is its diverse array of cultures. In the face of these various forms of cultural discrimination and suppression, all Global South countries should embrace the Global Civilizations Initiative.

First of all, it is necessary to respect and preserve the world's rich tapestry of civilizations in line with the principles of equality and inclusiveness. By promoting exchange, mutual learning, coexistence, and shared prosperity among civilizations, Global South countries can jointly turn our world into a vibrant garden where myriad cultures interact and flourish side by side.

Secondly, to defend the right to independent development, Global South countries should stand firmly behind each other's explorations for a path to modernization that suits their respective national contexts. This way, we can create new forms of human advancement and provide humanity with more options for pursuing modernization.

Thirdly, in addition to showcasing the unique value and charm of its own culture, there is also a need for each country of the Global South to transform and develop its traditional culture in creative and innovative ways while striding toward modernization.

Editor: Zhang Xian