UN Official Highlights Role of China Global Governance Initiative

China News Service reported that the 2026 Global Governance Forum was held in Hebei Xiong'an New Area from October 23 to 25. Speaking at the conference and to media on October 24, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Policy Affairs Guy Ryder stated that China's proposed global governance initiative helps the United Nations implement its objectives amid profound global changes. Ryder indicated that current development and security challenges stem fundamentally from governance, creating a clear necessity to build an appropriate governance system. Ryder explained that China's global governance initiative stresses sovereign equality and fair participation while heavily valuing representation and voice for the Global South. He underscored that China plays a vital role in global governance and, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, firmly upholds the United Nations-centered international system and the international order based on international law. Ryder also stated that the initiative values addressing both symptoms and root causes, balancing short-term responses with long-term considerations in conflict governance. According to Ryder, this balanced perspective is vital for conflict prevention and mediation.