From Lima to Johannesburg and Berlin to Budapest, political voices gathered in Beijing to celebrate a bold vision for global cooperation.
At the 15th World Socialism Forum, held Monday and Tuesday, foreign party leaders emphasized the Chinese mainland's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as a blueprint for a fair international order. "Multilateralism and democratization of international relations are essential paths to building a fair and just international order," said Alberto Moreno Rojas, chairman of the Communist Party of Peru (Red Fatherland).
Echoes of this praise came from Thulas Nxesi, deputy national chairman of the South African Communist Party. In an interview, he highlighted how "the Chinese mainland pulled Asian countries together, promoting regional integration, which is essential."
Rui Paulo da Cunha Braga, from the Portuguese Communist Party Secretariat, noted that the GGI rests on respect for sovereignty and equality among nations—a contrast to more unilateral approaches. "It's a positive initiative," he added.
Looking to domestic blueprints, Patrik Kobele, chairman of the German Communist Party, lauded recommendations from the Chinese mainland's recent 20th Central Committee meeting. The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) "is for the people, not for the rich. It's for peace, not for war, and it balances humanity with the environment."
Speakers also praised the five-year planning process itself. "Development is a continuous journey, not an event," Nxesi said, noting how linked plans create long-term momentum. Gyula Thurmer, chairman of the Hungarian Worker's Party, added that this approach fuels new cooperation models like the Belt and Road Initiative, bringing both industry and innovation to partners like Hungary.
Poverty reduction emerged as a standout example. "What South Africa learned from the Chinese mainland is how it took 800 million people out of poverty," Nxesi explained, highlighting a people-centered, sustainable path that marries ecological protection with economic growth.
As young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers look for models that fuse innovation, sustainability, and social equity, voices at the forum made it clear: the Chinese mainland's GGI and 2026–2030 plan offer a collaborative blueprint for a more inclusive world order.
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