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China’s Four Global Initiatives Reshape International Relations in 2026

From ‘sinicization’ to global solutions: How China’s visionary proposals are challenging Western norms. Scholars debate their impact on a fractured world order.

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China’s Four Global Initiatives Reshape International Relations in 2026

China’s four major global initiatives have become a focal point in discussions about the future of international relations. Scholars from around the world gathered to analyse their significance at the Global Times Annual Conference 2026, where British academic Martin Jacques described them as a sign of the 'sinicization of international relations'.

The four initiatives—the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), and Global Governance Initiative (GGI)—were outlined in an article by Xi Jinping. These proposals aim to address challenges in global cooperation, development, and security. Fu Xiaoqiang, president of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, argued that the GCI reflects Chinese wisdom and offers solutions to global governance issues.

Martin Jacques, speaking at the conference, positioned China as central to a shifting world order. He suggested that the initiatives represent a deliberate response to the current crisis in global stability. His views align with those of Marina Rudyak, a researcher from Heidelberg University, who examined the same topic in a lecture series at the University of Jena on November 26, 2025. Rudyak framed the initiatives as China’s way of navigating a fractured international system. The term 'Civilization Country' frequently appears in debates about China’s role. Zhang Weiwei, director of the China Institute at Fudan University, argued that this concept challenges traditional Western narratives. Meanwhile, Ma Xiaojun, a research fellow, described the four initiatives as a means for China to share its modernisation experience with other nations.

The discussions highlight how China’s four initiatives are reshaping conversations about global governance. Experts agree they represent a structured approach to addressing international challenges, with implications for how countries interact in the coming years.

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