China Stands in Solidarity with Global South Countries
Qiu Ping, Qiushi, August 5, 2024 —
Deeply rooted in the Global South, China is an integral part of this community and has a keen affection for it. This inherent emotional bond and the extensive interests we share form the solid foundation underpinning our unbreakable relationship. Regardless of how the international landscape may change, China will always stand firmly with countries of the Global South.
China and Global South countries share the defining political trait of independence
Having endured countless hardships with great perseverance and sacrifice, countries of the Global South won their independence before launching tireless explorations to identify development paths suited to their national conditions. In their quest for national independence and liberation, these countries rendered invaluable support to one another. Shared historical memories and struggles have helped forge even closer ties between China and Global South countries.
Cherishing this genuine and enduring friendship borne out in times of adversity, China and Global South countries have always stood together, ensuring assistance for each other. China is committed to speaking up for these countries and resolutely champions their legitimate rights and interests.
Whether in the past, the present, or the future, China has and always will stand as a trustworthy and reliable partner of Global South countries, firmly supporting the just fight for their sovereignty, security, and development interests.
China and Global South countries shoulder the same historic mission of national rejuvenation
A few developed countries, driven by self-interest, are politicizing economic issues, intentionally causing international economic and trade disputes and sabotaging the multilateral trading system. This has further jeopardized the development interests of Global South countries.
China has worked with Global South countries to forge a modern Global South on the basis of mutual support and the respective strengths of all sides. In response to the pressing concerns of Global South countries, China has on numerous occasions called for development issues to be returned to the center of the international agenda and for implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to be accelerated.
China and Global South countries jointly advocate fairness and justice
With global change on a scale unseen in a century picking up pace and risks and challenges emerging in a constant stream, the awakening of Global South countries is gathering momentum. Amid growing dissatisfaction with the so-called “rules-based international order” championed and touted by Western countries, there is an increasing sense of urgency among the Global South to change this unequal international order and uphold international fairness and justice.
Keeping the collective needs of Global South countries in mind, China works to firmly safeguard their common interests by pushing for the reform of the global governance system. It strives to foster an enabling environment for inclusive growth that benefits all, to ensure Global South countries can share in development opportunities and outcomes, thereby supporting them in building up their capacity to become more influential players in international affairs.
China also firmly supports their independent explorations for development paths tailored to their national realities and is united with them in opposing external interference and attempts by external forces to hold back the modernization process of the Global South under any pretext.