Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Wang Qing published his signed article in the Jakarta Post on 26 September 2026, titled "ASEAN, China need to promote the Global Governance Initiative together", stating that grounded in shared values and decades of partnership, China and ASEAN are poised to turn the Global Governance Initiative into a real-world architecture for regional stability and shared prosperity.

Here is the link: https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/09/26/asean-china-need-to-promote-the-global-governance-initiative-together?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=channel_opinion 

And the full text is as follows:

The world is undergoing profound changes, marked by mounting volatility and instability. To address the deepening deficits in peace, development, security and trust, President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) in September 2025—offering a blueprint for global governance reform aimed at enduring peace, universal security, shared prosperity and common development.

Drawing on 35 years of Dialogue Partnership and five years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, China and ASEAN are uniquely positioned to translate the vision of the GGI into concrete outcomes that benefit our region and the wider world.

The five core principles of the GGI resonate deeply with the foundational values long championed by ASEAN.

First, sovereign equality and the international rule of law: The GGI’s emphasis on these tenets directly reflects the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference enshrined in ASEAN’s cornerstone documents, including the Bangkok Declaration, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) and the ASEAN Charter.

Second, true multilateralism: As a community committed to peace and development and a vital convener of regional cooperation, ASEAN exemplifies the multilateral spirit championed by the GGI. The "ASEAN Way"—characterized by consensus-building, the peaceful settlement of disputes and accommodating the comfort levels of all parties—mirrors the GGI’s call for international law to be applied uniformly without double standards, and for global governance to rest on extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits.

Third, a people-centered approach and actionable delivery: It is no coincidence that the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 envisions a people-oriented, people-centered community, just as the GGI positions the people as the primary participants and beneficiaries of global governance. Furthermore, the GGI’s call for concrete action aligns naturally with ASEAN tradition, where strategic frameworks are invariably anchored in defined action lines.

Now is the time to translate these shared values into tangible progress, forging a global governance system and regional architecture capable of withstanding the test of time and answering the aspirations of our peoples. Leveraging our dynamic bilateral partnership and ASEAN-led mechanisms, we can advance joint implementation across four key areas.

First, upholding open regionalism. We must remain a resolute voice for multilateralism, an open world economy and a culture of dialogue. This means firmly rejecting protectionism, bloc politics and decoupling. We should safeguard the multilateral trading system centered on the World Trade Organization, deepen industrial and supply chain integration and advance trade facilitation and multidimensional regional connectivity.

Second, mobilizing resources to accelerate shared development. We must keep development at the forefront of the regional agenda. This requires building a robust development financing architecture—one where developed nations fulfill their commitments, South-South cooperation expands and innovative financing mechanisms are actively pursued. Concurrently, we must strengthen governance in poverty reduction, food security, energy and climate action, ensuring no country is left behind.

Third, building a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture. Working alongside all partners, we should champion a security vision that is common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable. By reinforcing the central role of ASEAN-led platforms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), we can forge a path defined by dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance and mutual benefit over zero-sum rivalry.

Finally, forging a broader consensus on global governance reform. We should harness ASEAN’s convening power to lead regional discussions on frontier governance—including artificial intelligence, cyberspace, the deep sea and outer space—to enrich deliberations at the United Nations. Furthermore, by coordinating through ASEAN’s ties with the UN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and exploring synergy with groupings such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, we can amplify the voice of the Global South in shaping future governance frameworks.

By establishing sovereign equality as the prerequisite, international law as the foundation, multilateralism as the path, a people-centered focus as the core and concrete results as the guiding principle, the GGI provides a clear pathway forward. As an indispensable anchor of regional stability and a vital force for equity and justice, ASEAN shares a profound stake in this reform.

China stands ready to work hand in hand with ASEAN to turn this common vision into reality.