Xi Jinping Champions Global Cooperation and Peace in High-Stakes Diplomatic Tour
December 29, 2025
At the UN Climate Summit, China updates its Nationally Determined Contributions, aiming for a 7-10% emissions reduction from peak levels and increasing non-fossil energy use to over 30% by 2035.
At the SCO Tianjin summit, Xi outlines the Global Governance Initiative, presenting five principles—sovereign equality, international law, multilateralism, people-centered approach, and concrete actions—and framing it as a key public good.
China's president engages broadly in bilateral and regional diplomacy, meeting with leaders including Putin, Trump, Macron, and other European leaders to stress partnership with the United States and a cooperative, trust-based approach with Europe.
He emphasizes deepening China-Russia ties and pursuing a constructive, cooperative relationship with the United States, including high-level discussions with President Trump in Busan to reinforce partnership.
In Europe, he presses for trust-building and closer cooperation with leaders from France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and others in a complex global environment.
China positions itself as a global public goods provider through a continued public goods agenda, building on previous initiatives like Global Development, Global Security, and Global Civilization.
Xi reiterates the 2025 vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity through dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive globalization.
On Victory Day, he calls for fairness, peaceful development, and improved people’s well-being, while advocating for reforms in global governance and a broad peace-and-development agenda.
Rhetoric around peace and development underscores upholding fairness and justice and improving well-being amidst the 80th anniversary of World War II and related commemorations.
Global South representation is foregrounded in multilateral forums like BRICS and SCO, with a push for a rules-based, inclusive globalization that addresses supply chain disruptions.
During the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Korea, Xi calls for responsible development of AI that benefits humanity, ensuring safety and fairness.
Cultural diplomacy advances mutual understanding through events like the Asian Winter Games, UNESCO World Heritage initiatives, and exchanges with Thailand and Egypt to promote a shared future for humanity.
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