China’s push for multilateralism, fair global governance integral as the G20 draws near

China is using the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa to push back against global protectionism and promote a UN-centered multilateral order. It opposes “decoupling” and supply-chain fragmentation, arguing that open trade and cooperation drive shared development. Alongside RCEP and the Belt and Road, China has launched major governance initiatives—the GDI, GSI, GCI, and this year the GGI—to reform an international system it sees as unfair to the Global South. The GGI highlights key global weaknesses: underrepresentation of developing countries, weakened multilateral institutions due to unilateral actions, and poor effectiveness in areas like AI, cyberspace, and space governance.
China backs its proposals with development funds and hundreds of cooperation projects on poverty reduction, food security, health, and climate resilience. It also promotes cultural dialogue through the GCI. Overall, China aims to shape a more inclusive, stable, and cooperative global order and urges the G20 to commit to meaningful governance reform.
Credit : CGTN