The 2026 China Economic and Social Forum was held in Hangzhou on 15 June. Wang Dongfeng, vice chairman and secretary-general of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the China Economic and Social Council, delivered the keynote, saying President Xi’s global governance initiative, following the global development, security and civilization initiatives, is another important international public good that provides strategic support for build

2026-09-15

The 2026 China Economic and Social Forum was held in Hangzhou on 15 June. Wang Dongfeng, vice chairman and secretary-general of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the China Economic and Social Council, delivered the keynote, saying President Xi’s global governance initiative, following the global development, security and civilization initiatives, is another important international public good that provides strategic support for building a community of shared future for mankind. Wang called for intensified exchanges on governance experience, adherence to the community-of-shared-future concept, and a multilateral, consultative approach to global governance to build consensus and collective capacity. He said China is willing to work with other countries to pursue that goal, strengthen cooperation, and meet shared risks and challenges.