Fresh initiative poised to boost global growth(2)

Shared goal

As the world and the UN are seeking a robust, sustained impetus for the global economy, the initiative "represents China's strong belief in development as a shared goal of mankind and the same direction the world should work for", she added.

At the first session of G20 Rome Summit on Oct 30, Xi further elaborated on the initiative and called for its synergy with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

He underscored China's goal to make global development more equitable, effective and inclusive so that "no country will be left behind".

The initiative "takes care of countries' dire needs in reality" and "offers fresh ideas, methods and impetus for tackling their problems and growth", said Chen Xulong, a professor of multilateral diplomacy and UN reform studies at the University of International Business and Economics' School of International Relations.

The initiative "is the latest theoretical brainchild of China's major country diplomacy as guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, and it epitomizes what a major country and a major political party should do", he said.

"It is a continuation of Beijing's efforts in building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind," Chen added.

Behind the initiative's popularity is first and foremost the great need for development among all countries and globally, he said.

Chinese diplomats, including many ambassadors based overseas, recently on multiple occasions highlighted the fact that the initiative is open to the world and is not exclusive, calling it "an important public good and cooperation platform that China provides to the international community".

"So far, dozens of countries and many international organizations have expressed their support for or made positive statements on the initiative," Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told reporters on Nov 8.

The initiative "is open to the world and welcomes the participation of all countries", he added.

"It will coordinate with and improve its efficacy simultaneously with other initiatives including the Belt and Road Initiative," Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Li Yan said when introducing the initiative to local media on Oct 28.

The initiative will also synergize with Agenda 2063 of the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development, and it will build consensus and pool together the strengths of multilateral cooperation mechanisms such as the UN, the G20 and BRICS, according to officials including Wang Yi.

As one of the initial steps taken by Beijing to realize the initiative, the China International Development Cooperation Agency signed a memorandum of understanding with the UN Industrial Development Organization on Oct 28 at a virtual ceremony, with the aim of helping developing countries achieve inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Dong, from Communication University of China, said the initiative "bears both openness and inclusiveness", and it shows that China's global vision "benefits not only developing countries but also more countries beyond".

"History tells us that China will not shut its door and disregard the world's chaos and disorder. The country has been sincere in holding trade fairs, including the China International Import Expo, while many similar events have come to a grinding halt worldwide," Dong said.

"In short, China's global vision and the initiative take the world seriously just like our ancestors led the ancient Silk Road to prosperity with their great credibility and treating others on an equal footing," Dong added.