China announces measures to improve global governance at Xiongan forum

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, announced a series of actions aimed at improving global governance during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan). The forum, held in Xiongan, China, brought together officials to discuss international cooperation and governance reforms.

Wang stated that China aims to successfully host this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and will continue to deeply participate in and promote reform of the United Nations. He emphasized that China will give full play to the role of the Group of Friends of Global Governance, a group of countries that coordinates on global governance issues.

In addition, Wang said China will promote the full and effective implementation of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, an international treaty aimed at conserving marine life in international waters. He also noted that China will promote the rectification of global human rights governance and place the right to development in a prominent position.

Furthermore, Wang announced that China will release its position paper on strengthening outer space governance and advance rules of governance in pace with space exploration. He added that China will deepen international cooperation in artificial intelligence and establish a global governance research center.

The remarks were made at the 2026 Global Governance Forum, which focuses on addressing global challenges through multilateral cooperation. According to Xinhua, the announcements reflect China's ongoing efforts to shape international rules and institutions.