Unit 14.4 Understanding the Core Concept of "Five Upholds" in the Global Governance Initiative

1. 在全球治理中践行主权平等原则，将如何切实提升发展中国家在国际事务中的话语权？
2. 面对国际关系中的双重标准现象，各国应如何共同维护以联合国宪章为核心的国际法治？
3. 主要大国在遵守国际法与维护国际规则权威方面，应当发挥怎样的引领与示范作用？
4. “全球治理倡议”所倡导的公平正义理念，对重塑当前国际秩序具有哪些深远意义？
5. 作为新时代青年，我们应如何理解并积极参与推动更加公正合理的全球治理体系变革？

1. How can upholding sovereign equality practically enhance the voice of developing countries in global governance?
2. In the face of double standards in international relations, how should nations jointly safeguard international rule of law centered on the UN Charter?
3. What leading roles should major powers play in abiding by international law and safeguarding the authority of global rules?
4. What profound significance does the fairness and justice concept in the Global Governance Initiative hold for reshaping the current international order?
5. As contemporary youth, how can we understand and actively contribute to advancing a more just and reasonable global governance system?

1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:04,360 Understanding the Core Concept of "Five Upholds" 2 00:00:04,360 --> 00:00:08,860 in the Global Governance InitiativeDear fellow students 3 00:00:08,860 --> 00:00:10,260 Hello everyone! 4 00:00:10,260 --> 00:00:16,400 On September 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global 5 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:21,330 Governance Initiative at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting 6 00:00:21,330 --> 00:00:26,730 On the ever-changing international stage of today 7 00:00:26,730 --> 00:00:30,100 This new initiative shines like a beacon 8 00:00:30,100 --> 00:00:33,530 guiding a new direction for global governance 9 00:00:33,530 --> 00:00:39,200 This initiative encompasses the core concept of "Five Upholds". 10 00:00:39,200 --> 00:00:43,630 Now Let's delve deeper into this concept together 11 00:00:43,630 --> 00:00:47,130 Upholding Sovereign Equality is the primary 12 00:00:47,130 --> 00:00:52,830 prerequisite for global governance We should maintain that all countries 13 00:00:52,830 --> 00:00:58,230 regardless of size strength, or wealth are equal participants 14 00:00:58,230 --> 00:01:02,230 decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance 15 00:01:02,230 --> 00:01:06,260 This is the foremost principle followed by the United Nations 16 00:01:06,260 --> 00:01:10,500 and all international institutions In the past 17 00:01:10,500 --> 00:01:13,460 some major powers dominated international affairs 18 00:01:13,460 --> 00:01:19,760 through sheer might and the voices of developing countries were rather weak 19 00:01:19,760 --> 00:01:24,730 Today the Global Governance Initiative emphasizes sovereign 20 00:01:24,730 --> 00:01:30,060 equality to promote democratization in international relations 21 00:01:30,060 --> 00:01:33,430 and ensures that the global governance system reflects 22 00:01:33,430 --> 00:01:38,500 the interests of most countries enhancing the representation and voice 23 00:01:38,500 --> 00:01:45,030 of developing countries This is a steadfast commitment to fairness and justice 24 00:01:45,030 --> 00:01:52,930 Upholding International Rule of Law is the fundamental guarantee for global governance 25 00:01:52,930 --> 00:01:56,600 The purposes and principles of the UN Charter are 26 00:01:56,600 --> 00:02:00,160 the basic norms of international relations and 27 00:02:00,160 --> 00:02:04,060 must be firmly upheld In international affairs 28 00:02:04,060 --> 00:02:09,130 double standards must not be applied and the rules of a few nations must 29 00:02:09,130 --> 00:02:14,300 not be imposed on others Major countries should take the lead in abiding 30 00:02:14,300 --> 00:02:19,130 by international law and safeguarding its authority and seriousness 31 00:02:19,130 --> 00:02:23,660 The formulation of international rules in emerging fields 32 00:02:23,660 --> 00:02:27,830 should be based on broad consensus to ensure stability 33 00:02:27,830 --> 00:02:35,430 and order in the international system Upholding Multilateralism is the fundamental path 34 00:02:35,430 --> 00:02:41,230 for global governance The core idea of the current international 35 00:02:41,230 --> 00:02:47,460 system and order is multilateralism Global affairs should be jointly discussed 36 00:02:47,460 --> 00:02:52,430 built, and shared with the United Nations as the central platform 37 00:02:52,430 --> 00:02:56,630 for practicing multilateralism — its role can only be strengthened 38 00:02:56,630 --> 00:02:58,430 Other multilateral mechanisms should also play constructive roles 39 00:02:58,430 --> 00:03:00,030 avoiding discriminatory and exclusive arrangements 40 00:03:00,030 --> 00:03:02,430 Unilateralism will only undermine international cooperation; 41 00:03:02,430 --> 00:03:07,300 multilateralism is the effective way to address global challenges 42 00:03:07,300 --> 00:03:11,600 Upholding People-Centeredness is the value orientation 43 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:16,860 of global governance People from all countries are the fundamental 44 00:03:16,860 --> 00:03:21,860 participants and beneficiaries of global governance 45 00:03:21,860 --> 00:03:24,630 Global governance should aim to enhance 46 00:03:24,630 --> 00:03:30,460 people's sense of achievement We should improve the governance system through reform 47 00:03:30,460 --> 00:03:33,300 and promote common development to enable people 48 00:03:33,300 --> 00:03:38,900 to have a greater sense of achievement And we should tackle common challenges 49 00:03:38,900 --> 00:03:43,600 and enhance people's sense of security In the meanwhile 50 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:46,330 we should promote common interests to increase 51 00:03:46,330 --> 00:03:52,730 people's sense of happiness Upholding Pursuit of Effectiveness is an important 52 00:03:52,730 --> 00:03:58,900 principle of global governance The essence of global governance lies in practical 53 00:03:58,900 --> 00:04:02,830 solving of the real problems in this world 54 00:04:02,830 --> 00:04:06,630 Various agendas are closely interconnected nowadays 55 00:04:06,630 --> 00:04:11,830 and require coordinated planning and systematic consideration 56 00:04:11,830 --> 00:04:14,400 Developed countries need to fulfill their 57 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:18,030 responsibilities and provide resources; 58 00:04:18,030 --> 00:04:21,000 developing countries should unite and strengthen 59 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:26,660 themselves to make more contributions Only by addressing both symptoms and root 60 00:04:26,660 --> 00:04:30,030 causes can sustainable solutions be found 61 00:04:30,030 --> 00:04:34,060 The "Five Upholds" of the Global Governance Initiative 62 00:04:34,060 --> 00:04:38,630 are in line with th ……（后略，完整文稿见视频页字幕）