Multilateralism a sustained momentum
China DailyZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY The fundamental driving force in the new era is the overarching collective rise of the Global South and their claim to global governance The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and G20 summits are being held successively in Peru and Brazil this month in the backdrop of continuing bloc confrontation and Donald Trump's re-election as president of the United States. China put forward three proposals: prioritize development and take concrete measures to help developing countries enhance their sustainable food production capacity; stick to a people-centered approach, promote exchanges and cooperation in poverty reduction, and enrich anti-poverty theory and practice; and uphold true multilateralism and work tirelessly to build a community with a shared future for mankind featuring zero poverty and common development. Third, the history of peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region proves that successful regional governance is the fundamental source of confidence for regional countries to actively participate in global governance. Amid great changes, the confidence in global governance will be continuously revived and strengthened among and by the Global South countries, especially China's march toward modernization and building a community with a shared future for mankind.