#Global Civilization Initiative

China is committed to promoting the reform and building of the global governance system. Following the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, China launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) in 2023 to further explore and answer major global theoretical and practical questions. The GCI called for respecting the diversity of civilizations, advocating the common values of humanity, valuing the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

Athletes learn shadow puppetry at the Village of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, July 31, 2023. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]