A new CGTN survey reveals a loud-and-clear message from the Global South: it’s time to fix the world’s outdated rulebook. Over 9,100 respondents across 47 countries called for urgent reforms to tackle inequality, hunger, and security threats – with many eyeing China’s Global Governance Initiative as a potential game-changer. 📊
🔥 Top 3 Crisis Zones:
• Poverty & inequality (74% flagged this)
• Food security (70.9%)
• Regional conflicts & terrorism (63.6%)
Over 80% of respondents say the UN needs to listen more to Global South voices, while 73% accuse wealthy nations of slacking on their global responsibilities. 💼🌏
Here’s the kicker: 76% want to evolve the current system rather than burn it down. Their blueprint? More transparency in global decisions, better representation for developing nations, and turbocharged South-South collabs in tech and trade. 💡
China’s Global Governance Initiative scored major approval (92.9%!) for pushing equal participation in international affairs. Other standout stats:
• 86.6% say development is developing nations’ top priority
• 91.5% demand action-oriented global teamwork
Conducted with Renmin University, this survey amplifies what young changemakers from Rio to Jakarta already know: the world’s power map needs a 21st-century update. 🌐✨
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CGTN poll: Global South calls for improved global governance
cgtn.com







