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Zambian president meets senior Chinese political advisor

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has met with a senior Chinese political advisor, with both sides calling for deeper bilateral cooperation and closer ties between the two countries.
2024-12-14
China stays committed to high-level opening up: Chinese FM

China is committed to development through high-level opening up and will continue to foster a business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and implement the Global Development Initiative, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday.
2024-12-05
China's top legislator meets with Nepali PM

Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, met with Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli in Beijing on Tuesday.
2024-12-04
China's top legislator holds talks with Nauru's parliament speaker

Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), held talks with Speaker of the Nauru Parliament Marcus Stephen in Beijing on Tuesday.
2024-12-04
Chinese foreign minister holds talks with Nepalese counterpart

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Friday.
2024-11-30
China hosts seminar at UN Vienna to promote nuclear technologies for global development

China hosted a seminar at the United Nations (UN) in Vienna on Tuesday to promote the use of nuclear technologies for global development, especially development in the Global South.
2024-11-27
Chinese foreign minister highlights global maritime governance

China is ready to work with other countries to use the three global initiatives as an opportunity to elevate global maritime governance and improve the well-being of all people, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
2024-11-27
CPC delegation attends International Conference of Asian Political Parties in Cambodia

A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) attended the 12th International Conference of Asian Political Parties and related activities in Cambodia from Thursday to Saturday, at the invitation of the Cambodian People's Party.
2024-11-25
Interview: China supports G20 cooperation to enhance global governance, says expert

China is fostering G20 collaboration to improve global governance and working to close the development gap, said an Uzbek expert.
2024-11-23
China, Cuba vow to strengthen exchange in rule-of-law development

Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, and Esteban Lazo Hernandez, president of Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power, held talks on Thursday in Beijing, vowing to strengthen exchange in the area of rule-of-law development.
2024-11-08
Senior CPC official pledges to advance China-Kenya cooperation

Li Xi, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on Tuesday concluded an official goodwill visit to Kenya, where he expressed commitment to fostering an even closer China-Kenya community with a shared future in the new era.
2024-11-06
Chinese premier meets Kazakh PM, calling for enhanced cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in Shanghai on Monday, who is here to attend the 7th China International Import Expo.
2024-11-05
Chinese FM meets UNGA president, calling for deepened cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thursday with Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, calling for deepened cooperation with the United Nations.
2024-11-01
China to further contribute to Global South unity, cooperation

China will continue to work with other Global South countries to promote high-quality development of "BRICS Plus" cooperation, and write a new chapter of unity and cooperation in the Global South, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.
2024-10-26
China to continue to defend UN-centered international system

China congratulates the United Nations (UN) on the 79th anniversary of its founding. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, China will continue to work with the rest of the world to practice true multilateralism, and defend the UN-centered international system and the international order based on international law, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
2024-10-25
China willing to continue to strengthen food security cooperation with all parties

China stands ready to continue to strengthen cooperation on food security with all parties and jointly build a world free from hunger, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
2024-10-17
China to work with Tajikistan to tap cooperation potential -- Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Tuesday that China is ready to work with Tajikistan, focusing on the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, to tap the potential of cooperation in various fields and expand cooperation in emerging industries in a bid to inject more impetus into common development.
2024-10-16
China to promote high-quality, high-level cooperation with Vietnam -- Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Saturday that China stands ready to promote high-quality and high-level cooperation in various fields with Vietnam.
2024-10-13
Experts, officials call for stronger China-Africa cooperation via Global Development Initiative

Experts and policymakers from various United Nations (UN) agencies, the African Union (AU) and African countries stressed the need to further bolster China-Africa cooperation across various sustainable development areas while attending a recent dialogue on the Global Development Initiative (GDI) here.
2024-10-13
Experts, officials laud China's initiative as key driver of global development

Experts and decision-makers have praised the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) as an important impetus to drive global development, with particular emphasis on promoting a thriving South-South cooperation.
2024-10-12
China willing to deepen all-round cooperation in all fields with Laos -- Chinese premier

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Friday that China is willing to keep closer high-level exchanges with Laos, strengthen strategic communication, stay firmly on the right direction of bilateral relations, deepen all-round cooperation in all fields, and add new impetus to the steady and lasting development of the China-Laos community of shared future.
2024-10-12
China ready to join Laos in building high-level community with shared future: Chinese premier

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday said that China is ready to work with Laos to build a community with a shared future with high standards, high quality, and high level and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
2024-10-12
Chinese premier puts forward three-point proposal on East Asia cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday called on all parties to uphold peace and tranquility, pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, and firmly promote opening up and cooperation, to create a brighter future for East Asia and the world.
2024-10-12
World leaders hope to deepen cooperation with China

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, leaders from various countries have expressed their hopes to deepen friendly cooperation with China and make joint contributions to global sustainable development.
Leaders of European countries send congratulations on PRC's 75th founding anniversary

Leaders of European countries have recently sent messages or letters of congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
2024-10-01
Experts, officials applaud Xi's pledge to promote peace and development in National Day speech

Experts and officials around the world have applauded Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest pledge that the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the peace and development of humanity.
2024-10-01
Chinese vice president attends opening ceremony of International Peace Day event

As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and an important member of the "Global South," China will actively promote an orderly, multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization that benefits all, Han said, noting that China will work with other countries to promote peace and development and build a better world.
2024-09-19
China-Africa Joint Statement on Deepening Cooperation within the Framework of the Global Development Initiative

China is poised to create more exchange, training and scholarship opportunities in China to empower African youth for sustainable development.
2024-09-06
China, African countries pledge to jointly advance modernization

China and African countries will work together to advance their respective modernization, according to leaders at a high-level meeting of the ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held on Thursday.
2024-09-06
Chinese VP calls for deepening solidarity, cooperation in Northeast Asia

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Thursday called for deepening cooperation in the Northeast Asia region while addressing the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Far East city of Vladivostok.
2024-09-06
Full Text: Joint statement between China, Rwanda on the implementation of the three global initiatives

At the Invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, attended the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) from September 3 to 5, 2024. On the sidelines of the summit, the two presidents held talks in a warm and cordial atmosphere and had a fruitful exchange of views on bilateral relations, and regional and international issues of common interests, particularly focusing on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). Both sides decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
2024-09-06
Chinese vice premier meets UN chief

China will further deepen cooperation with the UN, practice true multilateralism, jointly advance world peace and development, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said.
2024-09-04
9th FOCAC Ministerial Conference held in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the conference that the rise of the Global South represented by China and Africa is profoundly influencing the development of human society.
2024-09-04
China's top legislator meets president of Equatorial Guinea

The NPC of China is willing to maintain friendly exchanges and cooperation with the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea, supporting the development of bilateral relations.
2024-09-03
China to remain Belarus' true friend and good partner, says Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China stands ready to work with Belarus to firmly support each other in defending core interests and remain each other's true friend and good partner.
2024-08-23
China's top legislator calls for enhanced cooperation with IPU, foreign legislative bodies

China is ready to work with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and legislative bodies of other countries to expand forms of exchange, enrich the content of cooperation and constantly work toward fruitful results, top Chinese legislator Zhao Leji said on Tuesday.
2024-08-21
Chinese premier, Fijian PM stress enhancing cooperation during talks

China always firmly supports the Fijian people in pursuing the development path they have independently chosen, and stands ready to work with Fiji to deliver on the common understandings reached between the leaders of the two countries, Li said.
2024-08-19
China to work with Myanmar to advance building of community with shared future: FM

As the world today is undergoing both transformation and upheaval, China's development contributes to the forces for world peace and strengthens stabilizing factors, the Chinese foreign minister said.
2024-08-15
East Asia Summit should grasp correct direction, safeguard int'l justice: Wang Yi

China is willing to work with all parties to implement the summit's plan of action, promote the coastal economy, respond to climate change, and work together to solve security problems and bridge the development gap, guided by the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative.
2024-07-28
China to share modernization experience with Africa: senior legislator

China is willing to share with African countries its experience in realizing modernization and further promote China-Africa cooperation, a senior Chinese legislator said here on Thursday.
2024-07-26
China's top legislator attends 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

During his speech at the plenary session in the expanded format of the forum on Friday, Zhao said that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, which have been widely praised and supported by the international community.
2024-07-13
Chinese vice premier stresses global cooperation to address development challenges

Ding said the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China has received extensive support and active response from the international community. Through concerted efforts of all parties, GDI cooperation has achieved important results.
2024-07-13
China ready to boost global shared development: top diplomat

Since the Global Development Initiative (GDI) was proposed nearly three years ago, its cooperation mechanism has been continuously strengthened with fruitful results, garnering widespread acclaim and active participation from the international community, said Wang, also director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of CPC Central Committee.
2024-07-13
Chinese FM meets Gabonese, Malagasy counterparts, former UN Secretary-General

During the meeting with Regis Onanga Ndiaye, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the Global Development Initiative responds to the urgent desire of developing countries for accelerated development, adding that China appreciates Gabon's participation in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative.
2024-07-13
Chinese premier holds talks with Solomon Islands' prime minister

China is ready to work with the Solomon Islands to further enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual respect and common development for a new era and continuously improve the well-being of the two peoples, Li said.
2024-07-12
Peng Liyuan meets with UNAIDS, WHO officials

Noting that eliminating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis is crucial for safeguarding human health and welfare, as well as promoting sustainable global development, Peng said that UNAIDS and the WHO have accomplished a number of proactive and fruitful endeavors in relevant fields.
2024-07-12
Premier Li holds talks with Bangladeshi PM in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China stands ready to further align its development strategies with Bangladesh, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, strengthen cooperation on infrastructure construction, promote optimized and balanced development of bilateral trade, deepen cooperation on new energy, digital economy and industrial parks, and promote cultural, tourism, youth and sub-national exchanges to add more impetus to the two countries' respective modernization efforts.
2024-07-11
Chinese premier meets Guinea-Bissau president in Beijing

China stands ready to enhance the synergy of development strategies with Guinea-Bissau, share more development experience, advance pragmatic and efficient cooperation with Guinea-Bissau, and help Guinea-Bissau enhance the internal driving force for development.
2024-07-11
Full Text: Joint Statement between China, Bangladesh on the Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership

The two sides discussed various aspects of the Global Development Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping. The Chinese side is ready to share experience on GDI issues with the Bangladesh side. The Chinese side also presented the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) to the Bangladesh side to ensure peace, development and shared prosperity for all.
2024-07-11
China's top legislator pays official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan fully supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, firmly abides by the one-China principle, and is willing to deepen bilateral cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, local governments, education and energy resources, Mirziyoyev said.
2024-07-10
China willing to promote modernization with Africa: vice premier

China is ready to promote alignment between the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, the African Union's 2063 Agenda and the development strategies of African countries, Liu added.
2024-07-10
China leads global AI cooperation as 140 nations co-sponsor UN resolution

In an address to the UN General Assembly, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said: "At present, the rapid advancement of AI technologies worldwide is having a profound impact on the socioeconomic development of all countries and the progress of human civilization. However, people in most countries, especially those in developing countries, have not yet been able to truly access, use and benefit from AI, as the global digital divide is still widening."
2024-07-03
Chinese envoy interprets China's concepts on diplomacy at gathering of OAS member states

China, the ambassador said, will always be a steadfast member of the Global South, and a crucial force for the development and prosperity of the Global South. "We will actively import more from fellow developing countries, carry out mutually beneficial cooperation in various forms, help implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and jointly make economic globalization more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial to all."
2024-06-28
Chinese vice premier, Grand Duke of Luxembourg vow to bolster cooperation

President Xi's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, along with the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, all aim to promote global unity, stability and cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said.
2024-06-22
Wang Yi meets Ethiopian FM on bilateral relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod.
2024-06-11
Chinese defense minister addresses Shangri-La Dialogue on China's approach to global security

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a speech on China's approach to global security on Sunday at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore.
2024-06-02
Interview: China brings tangible benefits to Small Island Developing States, says senior UN official

"China has brought tangible benefits to people of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative," Li Junhua, the UN under-secretary-general for economic and social affairs, has said.
2024-06-02
Chinese representative urges global support for small island developing states' sustainable development

China called for pooling strengths for the development and common prosperity of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) at a United Nations (UN) conference.
2024-05-30
China's top legislator meets president of Equatorial Guinea

Obiang said that Equatorial Guinea abides firmly by the one-China principle and speaks highly of the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative. It is willing to strengthen cooperation with China and work with China to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries, he added.
2024-05-30
China's top legislator holds talks with Belarusian parliamentary leader

China is ready to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative together with Belarus to promote world peace and development, China's top legislator Zhao Leji said.
2024-05-30
China's top legislator holds talks with speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives

Noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, China's top legislator Zhao Leji said China is ready to work with Indonesia and other ASEAN countries to strengthen multilateral coordination on the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future, and jointly contribute to world peace, stability, development and prosperity.
2024-05-29
Chinese vice premier urges enhanced industrial, investment cooperation with GCC countries

Chinese vice premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday called for enhanced industrial and investment cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, pledging to provide more convenience for businesses from GCC countries to invest in China.
2024-05-24
Chinese, Kazakh FMs vow to enhance cooperation

Both sides will work to advance the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, unequivocally oppose unilateralism and hegemonic behaviors, and promote the development of global governance towards a more just and reasonable direction.
2024-05-21
Kazakh President Tokayev meets with Chinese FM

Kazakhstan firmly adheres to the one-China principle, a position that will never change as no country should be divided, Tokayev said, adding that Kazakhstan is a trustworthy partner for China, steadfastly supporting the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by Xi.
2024-05-21
China, Kyrgyzstan to pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

China and Kyrgyzstan will pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and strengthen cooperation within multilateral frameworks, said visiting Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong.
2024-05-20
China's top legislator holds talks with speaker of Moroccan House of Representatives

China appreciates Morocco's support for the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and its participation in the GDI, and welcomes Morocco to support and participate in the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.
2024-05-17
China-proposed initiatives bring benefits to people worldwide: defense minister

Regional countries, now at a critical stage of development and revitalization, call for development, aspire to stability, and depend on security, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun noted.
2024-04-27
Nepali PM voices firm support for China in safeguarding core interests

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal voiced hope that the two sides will further strengthen cooperation in the fields of infrastructure connectivity, tourism, healthcare, education, agriculture and water conservancy, promote high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and implement the Global Development Initiative.
2024-04-27
China committed to supporting Zimbabwe's innovation-driven development

"In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative proposed by China, have effectively enhanced international cooperation and innovation-driven development," Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding noted.
2024-04-25
China's top legislator holds talks with speaker of lower house of Kazakh parliament

China's top legislator Zhao Leji called for promoting the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative and safeguarding true multilateralism.
2024-04-26
Chinese vice president meets speaker of lower house of Kazakh parliament

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called for promoting the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative and the practice of true multilateralism.
2024-04-25
China always be Cambodia's most reliable friend, firmest supporter for development: Chinese FM

Hun Manet said Cambodia firmly supports China's position on issues concerning China's core interests including those related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, and supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.
2024-04-23
Deepening China-Honduras ties act of 'historical justice,' says Honduran FM

Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina praised the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China in 2023 and the subsequent deepening of ties.
2024-04-03
China's top legislator holds talks with National Assembly of Vietnam chairman

China is willing to work with Vietnam to implement the important consensus reached by the general secretaries of the two parties and push for high-level and high-quality development of bilateral exchanges and cooperation through all channels, at all levels and in all fields.
2024-04-09
Chinese FM holds talks with Nepalese counterpart

China is ready to work with Nepal to promote the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and advance the China-Nepal strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity to a new and higher level, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
2024-03-27
China's top legislator meets Dominican Prime Minister

China's top legislator Zhao Leji called on both sides to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative and promote the development of friendly and cooperative relations between China and Dominica.
2024-03-25
Chinese premier holds talks with Dominican PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China has always supported Dominica in safeguarding its national sovereignty and independence, and in following a development path suited to its national conditions.
2024-03-26
Chinese premier meets with World Bank president, calling for closer partnership

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China supports the World Bank's reform agenda and hopes that the bank will position development at the center of that reform, increase its input in established areas of poverty reduction and development, increase the representation of developing countries, and play a more effective role in global governance.
2024-03-26
Chinese delegation advocates world without gender discrimination at UN CSW68

"China, along with the international community, will push forward the Global Development Initiative to be more in-depth and practical, building a world free of discrimination against women and creating a new era of global development," Huang Xiaowei, Minister and Deputy Head of the National Working Committee on Children and Women of the State Council, told the CSW68.
2024-03-15
CIDCA chairman meets with UN expert on GDI promotion

Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with Masood Khalid, an expert member of the United Nations working group on promoting the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and former ambassador of Pakistan to China, on Nov 28, 2023.
2023-11-30
CIDCA chairman meets with minister of economic development and trade of Maldives

On Dec 7, 2023, Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Maldives Mohamed Saeed, who was in China to attend the second China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation.
2023-12-08
CIDCA vice-chairman addresses blue economy cooperation sub-forum at 2nd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation

From Dec 7 to 8, 2023, the Second China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation, co-hosted by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and the people's government of Southwest China's Yunnan province, was held in Kunming, capital of Yunnan.
2023-12-10
CIDCA chairman meets with UN resident coordinator in China

On Dec 14, Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with United Nations Resident Coordinator in China Siddharth Chaterjee.
2023-12-15
CIDCA chairman meets with China’s new permanent delegate to UNESCO

On Dec 11, 2023, Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), met with the newly-inaugurated Chinese Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Yang Xinyu.
2023-12-15
CIDCA inks cooperation documents with UN agency, Ethiopia on GDI implementation

On Feb 19, a joint declaration for tripartite cooperation was signed remotely between the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Ethiopia.
2024-02-20
Chinese premier holds talks with PM of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda abides by the one-China principle, believes that Taiwan is a province of China, and firmly supports China in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne said.
2024-01-25
Tunisia, China oppose interference in internal affairs under pretext of human rights

China is willing to strengthen unity and coordination with Tunisia to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, to promote economic globalization featuring equal, orderly global multipolarity and inclusiveness.
2024-01-16
Chinese premier meets with Maldivian president

President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu noted that the visit to China is his first state visit since taking office, adding that the Maldives firmly adheres to the one-China policy, stands firmly with China, and firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by China.
2024-01-12
China, Thailand FMs hold annual consultation to strengthen bilateral ties

Thailand is willing to strengthen coordination with China on international and regional issues, engage in substantive cooperation in implementing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, engage in Belt and Road cooperation, uphold multilateralism, oppose decoupling, and keep production and supply chain stable.
2024-01-29
Global Development Initiative injects strong impetus into global poverty reduction cause: official

The Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China has injected strong impetus into the cause of global poverty reduction, said a Chinese official.
2023-09-26
China expects joint efforts for sound, steady advancement of GDI, says VP

China stands ready to work with all parties to push for a sound and steady advancement of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said.
2023-09-21
China's top diplomat presents diplomatic goals for 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented China's diplomatic work for 2024, saying that China will always be confident and self-reliant, and fulfill its duties as a responsible major country.
2024-01-10
Full Text: Keynote speech by Chinese premier at opening plenary of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023

As the world's largest developing country, China's development itself has global impacts. While focusing on running our own affairs well, we in China have followed the trend of the times of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, and have been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order.
2023-04-01
Head-of-state diplomacy sets pace for China's overall diplomatic work: FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the head-of-state diplomacy has been immensely successful with one significant event after another and has set the pace for China's overall diplomatic work, which can be highlighted as one home-ground event, two major initiatives, and three important visits.
2022-12-25
China-proposed GDI to steer global development towards inclusive growth: experts

The China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will offer support to developing countries and steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth, said experts.
2022-10-09
China's well-designed Global Development Initiative offers mechanism for developing countries, says Dominican PM

Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) offers support mechanism for developing countries and will bring great opportunities for the Dominican people.
2022-10-07
Global Development Initiative: 'No country should be left behind'

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 21, 2021. A year on, the GDI has been warmly received by the international community and more than 100 countries and international organizations, including the United Nations, have expressed support.
2022-09-26
Chinese FM meets with UN chief

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.
2022-09-25
Chinese FM presents China's positive achievements in implementing Global Development Initiative

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the GDI has taken a leap from "laying the foundation" to "building the framework," a stride from "freehand brushwork" to "meticulous painting."
2022-09-22
Chinese FM proposes seven steps to implement Global Development Initiative

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that as the initiator of the GDI and the largest developing country in the world, China is ready to strengthen strategic synergy with UN development agencies and work with the countries of the Group of Friends to take seven more steps to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2022-09-22
Chinese FM chairs ministerial meeting on Global Development Initiative

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the GDI, more than 100 countries and many international organizations including the UN have voiced support for the initiative, and over 60 countries have joined the Group of Friends of the GDI.
2022-09-22
Chinese FM proposes further implementing Global Development Initiative

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI).
2022-09-21
Press statement of the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative

The Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) reviewed the positive progress made since the GDI was proposed, particularly after the High-level Dialogue on Global Development held on 24 June 2022.
2022-09-21
China, ASEAN media and think tanks discuss global development

Government and media officials, representatives of think tanks and experts from China and ASEAN countries highly valued the role of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and called for joint efforts to address negative elements that threaten peace and development.
2022-08-07
Full text of Chair's Statement of the High-level Dialogue on Global Development

Under the theme "Foster a Global Development Partnership for the New Era to Jointly Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", the leaders discussed global development issues of common interest and reached extensive consensus.
2022-06-25
China-proposed GDI platform to accelerate implementation of SDGs: Pakistani FM

Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has appreciated the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), dubbing it a useful platform to accelerate and coordinate efforts for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2022-05-10
China, UN vow to jointly boost global development

China and the United Nations development system agreed to make joint efforts for the cause of global development.
2022-04-25
Chinese envoy calls for prioritization of 4 key issues related to poverty reduction

A Chinese envoy called for the prioritization of four key issues related to poverty and hunger reduction: food security, protection of vulnerable groups, sustainable development, and social justice.
2022-02-15
UNIDO chief supports China-proposed Global Development Initiative

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) supports the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) and is willing to deepen cooperation with China on the initiative, UNIDO director-general Gerd Muller has said.
2022-02-11
China's Global Development Initiative to help promote int'l cooperation to overcome challenges: Pakistan FM spokesman

The Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China will help promote international cooperation required to "overcome the triple challenge faced by the world today," Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said.
2022-01-14
Senior UN official commends China's proactive role in fostering development cooperation

UN Undersecretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Liu Zhenmin commended China's proactive role in fostering development cooperation by launching the Group of Friends of Global Development Initiative (GDI).
2022-01-21
Full Text: Chinese FM gives interview to Xinhua and China Media Group on int'l situation, diplomacy in 2021

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi gave an interview to Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group on the international situation and China's diplomacy in 2021.
2021-12-31
China to take action to deliver on Global Development Initiative: Chinese FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China has not only put forward the Global Development Initiative (GDI), but will also take action to deliver on this major initiative.
2021-12-30
President Xi again offers China's solutions to global challenges: Chinese envoy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again offered solutions to global challenges as he proposed a Global Development Initiative and laid out China's propositions on global challenges, a Chinese envoy has said.
2021-09-30
Chinese, Malaysian FMs discuss ties, cooperation

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah discussed bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries in a phone conversation.
2021-09-30
Chinese FM holds phone conversation with Venezuelan FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia on the sidelines of the general debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
2021-09-27
China to advance Global Development Initiative with all parties: Chinese FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will continue to work with all parties to advance the Global Development Initiative and make positive contributions to accelerating the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and bringing benefits to people of all countries.
2021-09-26
China to uphold, practice true multilateralism: Chinese FM

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will continue to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, adhere to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and uphold and practice true multilateralism.
2021-09-22

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