What does global governance look like through the eyes of Gen Z? As Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Meeting in Tianjin this week, young voices from the U.S., Syria, Palestine, and Vietnam are sharing their takes on what ‘tangible actions’ mean for their generation. 🗣️✨
‘International cooperation isn’t just a hashtag—it’s my daily life,’ says Jack Klumpp, a 26-year-old American who’s called China home for seven years. From studying Mandarin to navigating cross-border remote work, Jack highlights how policies like China’s 144-hour visa-free transit boost global mobility. ‘Imagine a world where borders feel lighter, and opportunities feel bigger,’ he muses. 🌏✈️
The GGI’s focus on sovereign equality, multilateralism, and people-centered solutions struck a chord with youth worldwide. For Jack, it’s about practical wins: ‘Easier visas, greener tech partnerships, and apps that let me split bills with friends in five currencies.’ 💸📱
As debates over climate action and AI ethics dominate TikTok feeds, these young thinkers are redefining diplomacy—one TikTok duet and digital nomad visa at a time. 💡🚀
