China is demanding an increase in the representation and influence of developing countries, the so-called “Global South”, within the UN and the global governance system. According to official Beijing, the current international architecture does not sufficiently reflect the interests of these countries.
The relevant statement was made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a briefing in Beijing on June 17. The minister explained that the modern international environment is characterized by “crisis and uncertainty”, which increases the necessity for multilateral cooperation.
Wang Yi noted that the international system needs a more just and inclusive format, where the voices of developing countries are heard more clearly. According to him, all states, “large or small, developed or developing”, should be equal.
Beijing’s position is reflected in China’s new political document (the so-called White Paper), which aims to reform the UN system and increase the role of the developing world in decision-making processes. Chinese official agencies explained that the initiative will contribute to a more effective response to global crises.
UN official data confirms that in recent years, China has been actively strengthening the frameworks of “South-South Cooperation”, which entails deepening economic and technological ties among developing nations.
Critics argue that through this initiative, Beijing is attempting to expand its own spheres of influence on the international stage and form a counter-bloc to Washington and Brussels.
