Address by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on September 22, 2023
Your Excellencies, Dear friends,
I am pleased to be here today to address this gathering of world leaders. We are meeting at a time of great challenge and great opportunity. The world is facing a number of unprecedented crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change to the war in Ukraine.
In the face of these challenges, we have a choice to make. We can either divide and conquer, or we can come together and build a better future for all.
I urge you to choose multilateralism and cooperation.
Multilateralism is the only way to address the global challenges we face. No one country can solve these problems alone. We need to work together, as a global community, to find solutions that benefit everyone.
That's why China is committed to multilateralism and cooperation. We believe that all countries, regardless of size or strength, should have an equal voice in global affairs. We support the United Nations and other international institutions that play an important role in promoting peace and development.
We also believe that cooperation is essential to addressing global challenges. China is willing to work with all countries to build a more just and equitable world.
The Belt and Road Initiative is a good example of China's commitment to cooperation. This initiative is designed to promote connectivity and development around the world. It is open to all countries, regardless of their political system or ideology.
The Belt and Road Initiative has already benefited millions of people around the world. It has created jobs, boosted trade, and improved infrastructure. It has also helped to promote cultural understanding and cooperation.
I want to reiterate China's opposition to unilateralism and protectionism. These policies are harmful to the global economy and to the well-being of all people.
China is committed to free trade and open markets. We believe that all countries should benefit from globalization. We are also committed to working with other countries to reform the global trading system and make it more fair and just.
My fellow world leaders, we are facing a number of unprecedented challenges. But together, we can overcome them and build a better future for all.
Let us choose multilateralism and cooperation. Let us work together to build a more just, equitable, and prosperous world.
Thank you.
**Speech by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on September 22, 2023**
My fellow world leaders,
I stand before you today at a time of great change and upheaval. The world is facing a number of unprecedented challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change to the war in Ukraine.
In the face of these challenges, we have a choice to make. We can either divide and conquer, or we can come together and build a better future for all.
I urge you to choose cooperation.
Cooperation is essential to addressing the global challenges we face. No one country can solve these problems alone. We need to work together, as a global community, to find solutions that benefit everyone.
That's why I'm calling on all of you to join me in a new era of multilateralism. Let's work together to build a more just and equitable world order, based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and cooperation.
China is a committed supporter of multilateralism. We believe that all countries, regardless of size or strength, have a right to have their voices heard and their interests respected. We also believe that international institutions should play a central role in addressing global challenges.
That's why China is actively working to strengthen the United Nations and other international organizations. We are also working to build new platforms for cooperation, such as the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Belt and Road Initiative is a global development initiative that aims to promote connectivity and cooperation between countries. It is based on the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and mutual benefit.
The Belt and Road Initiative has already benefited millions of people around the world. It has created jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved infrastructure.
But the Belt and Road Initiative is more than just an economic initiative. It is also a bridge between different cultures and civilizations. It is a way to promote peace and understanding between peoples.
I urge all of you to join China in supporting the Belt and Road Initiative. Let's work together to build a better future for all.
In addition to the Belt and Road Initiative, China is also committed to working with other countries to address other global challenges, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate change is a serious threat to the future of our planet. We need to take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
China is doing its part to address climate change. We have set ambitious targets for reducing our carbon emissions and we are investing heavily in renewable energy.
We urge all countries to join China in taking action on climate change. We need to work together to protect our planet for future generations.
The COVID-19 pandemic is another global challenge that we need to address together. The pandemic has caused immense suffering and economic damage. It has also shown us that we are all interconnected.
China is committed to working with other countries to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. We have provided vaccines and medical supplies to countries around the world. We have also shared our experience in controlling the pandemic.
I urge all countries to work together to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to ensure that everyone has access to vaccines and treatment. We also need to work together to build a more resilient global health system.
My fellow world leaders, we are facing a number of unprecedented challenges. But I am confident that we can overcome them if we work together. Let's choose cooperation over division. Let's build a better future for all.
Thank you.
**Address by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on September 22, 2023**
My fellow world leaders,
I am honored to address you today at this important meeting. We are gathered at a time of great challenge and great opportunity. The world is facing a number of unprecedented crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change to the war in Ukraine.
But in the face of these challenges, we have a choice to make. We can either divide and conquer, or we can come together and build a better future for all.
I urge you to choose cooperation.
Multilateralism and cooperation are essential to addressing the global challenges we face. No one country can solve these problems alone. We need to work together, as a global community, to find solutions that benefit everyone.
That's why China is committed to multilateralism and cooperation. We believe that the United Nations is the most important platform for international cooperation, and we support its central role in global governance.
We also support the Belt and Road Initiative, which is a platform for cooperation and development among countries around the world. The Belt and Road Initiative has already brought tangible benefits to millions of people, and it has the potential to do even more in the years to come.
I want to reiterate China's opposition to unilateralism and protectionism. These policies only harm the global economy and make it more difficult for us to address the challenges we face.
We need to work together to build a more open, inclusive, and equitable world. A world where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. A world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. A world where everyone can live in peace and prosperity.
My fellow world leaders, the choice is ours. We can either divide and conquer, or we can come together and build a better future for all. I urge you to choose cooperation.
Together, we can create a world that is more peaceful, more prosperous, and more just for all.
Thank you.