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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BISHKEK, July 2 (Xinhua) — China offers an alternative path to global governance that is focused on justice and mutual benefit. The country plays an important role in maintaining international order and multilateral cooperation, Kyrgyz political scientist, professor of international relations at Ala-Too International University Kubanychbek Taabaldiev said in an interview with Xinhua.
Historically, China has thought in global terms, he said. With centuries of wisdom, China’s rulers have always put stability at home and in their neighbors first, and the current Chinese leadership continues to adhere to this philosophy.
“The growth of China’s image in the international arena is the result of the country’s strategic, multi-layered approach to all aspects of modernity, and especially to global positioning,” noted K. Taabaldiev, adding that this can be regarded as evidence of China’s increased influence in world affairs, in particular in the context of strengthening the country’s economic, technological and diplomatic power.
As the expert pointed out, China has become one of the world’s leading economic centers, a major trading partner for many countries and an important investor, especially within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. He drew attention to the fact that the implementation of this initiative and the results already being achieved have strengthened the positive perception of China in the Global South.
“In an increasingly complex world undergoing fundamental changes and major global political players trying to maintain their superiority, China, with its pragmatic foreign policy and measured response to crises, plays a significant and growing role in maintaining the international order and multilateral cooperation,” the Xinhua source emphasized.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. K. Taabaldiev noted that China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, actively participates in peacekeeping missions, as well as in global agreements on sustainable development, climate conservation and security.
“China adheres to the position of recognizing the role of the UN in the world order and consistently supports its efforts in resolving international problems through its institutions,” the political scientist stated, pointing out that China opposes unilateral approaches in resolving international problems, the policy of double standards and the dominance of individual states in the international system, emphasizing the importance of true multilateralism.
“It is clear that China is demonstrating a desire to form a more just, inclusive and multipolar system of international relations,” the expert added.
Speaking about the three global initiatives put forward by China (the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative) and the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity, K. Taabaldiev noted that they find understanding and support in the international community, including the countries of the Global South.
“China’s initiative to form a community with a shared future for mankind and the launch of three global initiatives demonstrate the country’s desire to make an active contribution to rethinking and reforming the global governance system. This means that China offers an alternative path to global governance that is focused on inclusiveness, fairness and mutual benefit,” said K. Taabaldiev.
In his view, China’s indicative effect in the global economy is that over the past decades it has demonstrated rapid economic growth, infrastructure modernization, and the fact that poverty reduction is possible when based on its own realities and priorities.
“The basis for such effective changes was the country’s development model, which is based on a combination of state strategic planning and market mechanisms. And this model attracts the attention of many countries around the world. China’s economic successes and the changes caused by this within the country have an impact on the Global South,” the expert said.
China’s policy, as K. Taabaldiev noted, is aimed at strengthening international cooperation, and this is already being implemented through the Belt and Road initiative, as well as bilateral and multilateral agreements. China provides a platform for the development of trade, investment and exchange of experience, creating opportunities for mutually beneficial growth.
Touching upon the Chinese model of people’s democracy, the political scientist emphasized that it represents a unique political approach, visibly different from Western models of governance. The main thing here is that the Chinese system involves the entire population of the country in governance through the implementation of the policy of the ruling political force in the interests of both the state and the people. Such a policy promotes broad participation of the people from the stage of discussing ideas to the stage of implementing decisions. And for the countries of the Global South, K. Taabaldiev is sure, this can be a source of inspiration in several aspects.
“Firstly, the path to development and stability can be built on its own cultural, historical and institutional foundations, rather than by copying Western models. Secondly, the Chinese governance system emphasizes practical efficiency, consensus, long-term planning and broad participation of the population in solving specific problems,” the expert said, adding that China has introduced a new concept of democracy with national specifics into world politics, which presupposes the formation of a society of cultural diversity. -0-