China's President Xi: All countries should jointly uphold international fairness and justice, as well as multilateralism and free trade -Xinhua

China's President Xi: All countries should jointly uphold international fairness and justice, as well as multilateralism and free trade -Xinhua

China's President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of international fairness and justice, as well as the promotion of multilateralism and free trade, in a recent statement [1]. Speaking on the sidelines of his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, President Xi emphasized that all countries should work together to uphold these principles in the face of global turmoil and transformation.

President Xi's remarks come at a time when the international landscape is marked by a convergence of chaos and change, with numerous complex and volatile factors accumulating [2]. The Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), launched by President Xi in 2023, aims to provide a strategic roadmap and guiding philosophy for overcoming the current international disorder. The GCI seeks to foster mutual learning among civilizations, promote inclusive cooperation, and encourage collective action among countries and peoples [2].

In addition to his meeting with Jaishankar, President Xi is also expected to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today. The meeting is set to be closely watched in both Canberra and Washington, with Albanese vowing to raise several deeply contentious issues with China's top leaders [3]. However, Albanese has also stressed the importance of deepening economic ties with Australia's top trading partner while ensuring that the bilateral relationship is not defined by its differences.

President Xi's advocacy for international fairness, justice, and multilateralism is a reflection of China's commitment to global governance anchored in the purposes of the UN Charter and supported by international organizations [2]. By promoting civilizational dialogue and mutual learning, China seeks to build a more harmonious and prosperous world, where global harmony and prosperity can strengthen and sustain the spiritual vitality of each country and its people [2].

References:
[1] https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/jaishankar-meet-china-president-xi-jinping-beijing-india-bilateral-relations-125071500194_1.html
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/civilizational-dialogue-a-must-in-turbulent-world-global-times-302503328.html
[3] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/anthony-albanese-to-meet-xi-jinping-and-li-qiang-in-beijing/105531664