At the recent G20 Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that global leaders must see the world as a shared community and work together to shape its future. His message resonated with many, highlighting the importance of unity in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.
Facing Global Challenges Together
From climate change to hunger, and from economic inequality to international crime, today’s problems cross borders and affect everyone. Natural disasters like floods and droughts don’t stop at a country’s edge, and issues like poverty and migration impact both developed and developing nations.
“No country can solve these problems alone,” President Xi remarked. “We need cooperation and coordination to build a just world where everyone can thrive.”
China and Brazil Leading the Way
Under Brazil’s presidency of the G20, the fight against hunger and poverty has taken center stage. Both China and Brazil have made significant strides in reducing poverty within their own borders and are now sharing their experiences with other developing countries.
China’s success in eradicating extreme poverty was achieved through policies tailored to the needs of different communities. Brazil’s approach involved providing income support to families, with requirements that encouraged education and healthcare.
Building a Better Future
President Xi proposed eight actions to support global development, emphasizing that every journey starts with a single step. Initiatives like China’s Global Development Initiative and the Belt and Road Initiative offer pathways for countries to collaborate on infrastructure, security, and cultural understanding.
These efforts stand in contrast to policies that prioritize self-interest over global well-being. By promoting cooperation, China and Brazil are advocating for solutions that benefit all nations, especially those in the Global South.
A Call to Unity
Since establishing relations in 1974, China and Brazil have partnered in promoting a peaceful, fair, and multilateral international order. As leaders in the Global South, they understand that the biggest challenges humanity faces can only be solved by working together.
“Problems will always exist,” President Xi said, “but with more cooperation and less selfishness, we can overcome them.”
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Cooperation the only way to build a just world for common development
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