Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 3:21 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the largest-ever summit of "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus" in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.

"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity," Xi said in his address at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.

Five principles highlighted by President Xi for the GGI include sovereign equality, international rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered approach, and focus on real actions.

The Chinese leader called on SCO members to forge ahead wit...