In a compelling address at the first session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the Chinese premier, Xi Jinping, unveiled China’s ambitious plans to foster a just world of common development. Titled \"Building a Just World of Common Development,\" Xi emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation amidst unprecedented opportunities and challenges.
Highlighting China’s commitment, Xi recalled the G20’s focus on development at the Hangzhou Summit and introduced the Rio Summit theme, \"Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.\" He announced the establishment of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, marking a significant step towards inclusive growth.
Xi stressed the importance of channeling resources into trade, investment, and development cooperation while advocating for the removal of barriers that hinder growth in developing nations. He underscored the necessity of supporting sustainable practices to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution, aiming for harmony between humanity and nature.
Promoting an open and inclusive economic environment, Xi called for a universally beneficial globalization powered by new technologies and industries. He highlighted China’s role in bridging the North-South divide by supporting digital, smart, and green development in developing countries.
Reaffirming China’s dedication to multilateralism, Xi emphasized upholding the UN-centered international system and the rule of international law. He also proudly remarked on China’s achievements in poverty alleviation, having lifted 800 million people out of poverty, setting a precedent for other developing nations.
Presenting eight actionable steps, Xi outlined China’s roadmap for global development:
- Belt and Road Cooperation: Advancing the green and digital Silk Road.
- Global Development Initiative: Supporting poverty reduction, food security, and the digital economy.
- Africa Development: Partnering with Africa to promote modernization.
- Poverty and Food Security: Joining the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
- Open Science Cooperation: Enhancing access to science and technology for the Global South.
- G20 Cooperation: Promoting digital education and digitization projects.
- Anti-Corruption: Strengthening international cooperation on corruption prevention.
- High-Standard Opening Up: Providing zero-tariff treatment for least developed countries.
Concluding his speech, Xi expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with all parties to turn vision into reality, leaving poverty behind and advancing towards modernization together with fellow developing nations. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva chaired the summit, where leaders also launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
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