Xi Jinping makes big call on promotion of greater democracy

SHANGHAI – China President Xi Jinping chaired the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” meeting on Monday where he proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI).

“We should adhere to sovereign equality. We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries,” Xi said.

The leader of the second largest economy in the world said China must always strive to abide by international rule of law.

“The purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter must be observed comprehensively, fully and in their entirety.

Xi added that international law and rules should be applied equally and uniformly.

“There should be no double standards, and the house rules of a few countries must not be imposed upon others.”

President Xi further called on China and other countries to practice multilateralism.

“We should uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, strengthen solidarity and coordination, and oppose unilateralism.”

“We should firmly safeguard the status and authority of the U.N., and ensure its irreplaceable, key role in global governance.”

“We should advocate the people-centered approach. We should reform and improve the global governance system so as to better narrow the North-South gap and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.”

“We should focus on taking real action. We should coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes,” said.