On November 20, 2025, Jia Qingguo, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of CPPCC, Professor at Peking University's School of International Studies, and Director of iGCU, sat for an interview with the CPPCC Daily. He explained that the declining comprehensive strength of the U.S.-led Western developed countries, particularly the gradual erosion of America's hegemonic status, has led to “decentralization” of the international order. This shift, he argued, manifests itself in four aspects: a sustained decline in economic power, diminishing political influence, weakened military strength, and significantly reduced cultural and value-based influence.
Prof. Jia noted that while this decentralization trend has significantly disrupted and challenged the post-World War II global governance system, it presents crucial opportunities for realigning governance priorities, reforming mechanisms, rebalancing power, fostering new institutional frameworks, and enhancing the responsibility and commitment of emerging nations—thus supplementing global governance. “Global governance is transitioning from ‘Western-led’ to ‘multilateral co-governance.’ Despite challenges, adhering to principles of openness and inclusivity while balancing rights and responsibilities will ensure a future global governance system better aligned with the common interests of all humanity,” Prof. Jia stated
Against this backdrop, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan not only guides its domestic development but also clearly demonstrates its resolve to work with all nations in advancing a more just and rational global governance system. Through a series of initiatives and concrete actions, China is forging a closer link between its domestic high-quality development and global shared prosperity, emerging as a key participant and leader in the global governance system, contributing its strength to building a more sustainable and inclusive world.
For the full text, see CPPCC Daily, November 24, Page 9.
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