On 27 June 2026, Consul General Xu Wei published an article titled “Shared Wisdom for a Shared Future: Four Pillars for the Asian Century” in The Indian Express, a mainstream English newspaper in India, elaborating on the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. The full text is as follows:
The world stands at a turbulent crossroads. Hegemony, unilateralism and protectionism are exacerbating global deficits in peace, development, security and governance. As the world’s only two nations with populations exceeding 1.4 billion, the complexity of our relationship is unmatched. With the center of the global gravity shifting to Asia, China-India relations have transcended the bilateral scope, bearing global and strategic significance. Our combined contribution of over 40% to global growth positions us as active architects of solutions. By joining hands, China and India can transform Eastern wisdom into a stabilizing force of the world.
President Xi Jinping’s four global initiatives constitute a coherent framework rooted in our shared philosophical traditions. These initiatives offer practical pathways for synergy between China and India.
On Development: The Global Development Initiative (GDI) seeks to put development at the top of the global agenda and ensure that no country is left behind. This dovetails naturally with India’s defining national mission of “Viksit Bharat 2047”. Both nations understand that development is an inalienable right of all peoples, not a privilege for the few. The GDI advocates for open, green, and inclusive growth, urging a move away from zero-sum competition. By aligning our development paradigms, we can ensure modernization benefit all.
On Security: The Global Security Initiative (GSI) posits that security is indivisible. It champions common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security. Its fundamental principles—respect for sovereignty and territory integrity, adherence to the principles of the UN Charter, and the peaceful resolution of disputes—directly echo the Panchsheel (the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence), which India and China pioneered decades ago. For two neighbours sharing a vast border, the GSI serves as a timely reminder that true security cannot be achieved by any single nation at the expense of others. Mutual trust remain the most reliable instruments for managing differences and safeguarding regional stability.
On Civilization: The Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) advocates respect for the diversity of world civilizations, promoting equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness. This resonates deeply with India’s philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family. As two ancient civilizations that have shaped human history for millennia, we share the wisdom that no single culture holds a monopoly on truth. Through civilizational exchanges and mutual learning, we can overcome estrangement, break the "clash of civilizations" narrative, and build a world where people of all nations understand and befriend each other.
On Governance: The Global Governance Initiative (GGI) aims to build a more just and equitable global system. The fundamental task of CGI is to firmly uphold the authority and status of the United Nations; the key lies in major countries demonstrating their responsibilities; and the most pressing task is to close the persistent peace and development deficits. All countries must engage in equal consultations guided by mutual respect and properly manage differences. No country can achieve development by placing itself outside the global governance system, nor can any country secure its future without international cooperation. Artificial isolation only leads to confrontation.
The vision of “One Earth, One Home, One Future” is congruent with the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. As major Asian countries, China and India have the responsibility to safeguard Asia’s peace, cooperation, and solidarity. So long as we respect each other’s core interests, understand, support, and succeed together, we will surely inject positive energy into global development, security, civilization, and governance. Together, we can make the Asian century a reality for all.