On September 3, the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War offered a moment for reflection. Across the Chinese mainland, veterans, diplomats and young people gathered to honor those who sacrificed everything in the fight against fascism.
While major commemorations were held in Beijing, some parts of Europe, Japan and the United States took a quieter approach, choosing to look forward rather than revisit the past. Yet remembering World War II remains vital: it reminds us that truth endures even when forgotten by some.
Against today’s turbulent backdrop, the recent summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization marked a turning point. With Russia, China and India at its core, the SCO is laying out a fresh framework for global cooperation and development.
At the heart of this shift is the Belt and Road Initiative, which continues to grow rapidly, forging new partnerships across Asia, Europe and beyond. Building on that momentum, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a fourth pillar: the Global Governance Initiative. It joins three existing pillars—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative—to light the way toward 'a community with a shared future for humanity'.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers, these interconnected initiatives offer both a roadmap and an invitation. They point to a world where development, security and cultural exchange rise hand in hand—and where governance must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges.
As travelers, digital nomads and thought leaders chart new paths, keeping the lessons of the past alive can guide us toward a more united future. In that spirit, the next chapter of human history may well be written together.
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Light to guide a 'community with a shared future for humanity'
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