China to host global governance forum from October 23 to 25

The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) announced at a press conference on Friday that China will host a global governance forum from October 23 to 25, according to Xinhua. The institute said the event will bring together leading figures from strategic, political, academic, business, media and youth sectors from around the world, with particular focus on areas including the United Nations, climate change, artificial intelligence and multilateral trade.

According to the CPIFA, international guests from nearly 100 countries across the Global South, Europe and the Americas have confirmed their attendance. The forum is themed "Rebuilding Confidence and Cooperation: Reforming and Improving Global Governance in a Transforming World." The CPIFA is the host of the event.

Participants will also visit the Xiongan New Area during the forum, which the report described as China's "city of the future." The CPIFA did not provide further details on the agenda or the specific sessions planned.

The announcement was carried by Xinhua, which reported the details of the press conference and the forum's planned scope.