Chinese President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Astana, Kazakhstan, this week, doubling down on China’s support for multilateralism and a stronger global role for the United Nations.
A Fast-Changing World Needs Teamwork, Says Xi
Xi highlighted that as the world faces rapid changes and challenges—from AI breakthroughs to economic shifts—the UN’s role as the ‘core platform for global governance’ must grow, not shrink. He emphasized solidarity among nations to tackle issues like climate change and tech inequality, framing cooperation as key to a ‘more just and equitable’ future.
Spotlight on the ‘Summit of the Future’
All eyes are now on the UN’s Summit of the Future in New York this September, which Xi called a critical moment to ‘send a positive signal’ about unity. China has pledged support for the event, which aims to modernize global financial systems and set guardrails for AI development.
Why This Matters for Young Global Citizens
From students to entrepreneurs, the push for fairer global rules impacts everything from job markets to climate policies. As Xi put it: ‘No country can handle these challenges alone.’ Think of it as a worldwide group project—and everyone’s grade depends on collaboration.
He emphasized solidarity among nations to tackle issues like climate change and tech inequality, framing cooperation as key to a ‘more just and equitable’ future.
