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The white paper making China’s case for new rules over the world’s new frontiers
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The white paper making China’s case for new rules over the world’s new frontiers

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • China has released a white paper advocating for new global governance rules in emerging frontiers like AI and outer space.
  • The paper emphasizes the UN's central role and calls for reforms compatible with current realities, rather than replacing the international system.
  • China's top diplomat Wang Yi warned of global governance at a "critical crossroads" due to multiple crises.

China is positioning itself as a proponent of new global governance frameworks for emerging frontiers, including artificial intelligence and outer space. A policy document released Wednesday calls for a "more just and equitable" world order as humanity navigates what it describes as "dangerous waters."

more just and equitable

— ChinaDescribing its vision for global governance in the white paper.

The white paper, titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions,” states that Beijing will continue to support the United Nations' central role in governing these new sectors. China does not seek to dismantle or replace the existing international system but advocates for changes that are "more compatible and aligned" with contemporary realities.

central

— ChinaDescribing the role of the United Nations in global governance in the white paper.

Unveiling the document in Beijing, China's top diplomat Wang Yi characterized the international system established after World War II as being disrupted by numerous crises, placing global governance at a "critical crossroads." He stressed the urgent need to revitalize multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and enhance governance effectiveness to address the "shortcomings and deficits" in current frameworks. The white paper argues that escalating global challenges demand "more effective governance."

more compatible and aligned

— ChinaDescribing its approach to reforming the existing international system in the white paper.
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