Xi Jinping Champions Global Cooperation and Peace in High-Stakes Diplomatic Tour

December 29, 2025
Xi Jinping Champions Global Cooperation and Peace in High-Stakes Diplomatic Tour
  • 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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