From Islamabad to Nairobi, experts are buzzing about China's Global Governance Initiative after a wave of international seminars. Organized by China Media Group's Asia-Africa Center with local embassies and think tanks, these events sparked lively debates in Pakistan, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Kenya, and Türkiye.
💡 Why it matters: Participants called the initiative a 'game-changer' for tackling today's biggest challenges – think climate chaos, economic inequality, and geopolitical tensions. Scholars praised its focus on multilateral cooperation over 'my-way-or-the-highway' politics.
'This isn't just about shaking up the status quo,' said one Kenyan analyst. 'It's about giving Global South countries a real seat at the table.' Media reps highlighted how the framework could reshape everything from trade deals to tech regulations.
🌱 The big picture: With 65% of seminar attendees under 35 (according to unofficial polls), the initiative's youth appeal signals a shift in how nations might collaborate in our TikTok-and-AI era. Could this be the start of a new global playbook? The world's watching.
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Experts hail China-proposed Global Governance Initiative at seminars
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