International Online Special Report: In the first half of this year, the amount of projects under the China-China joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative exceeded the total number of projects in 2024, which attracted widespread attention and won widespread praise from the international community. The Pakistani Observer website recently published a commentary article "The Belt and Road Initiative and the Three Global Initiatives", pointing out that the Belt and Road Initiative is the global development initiative, global security initiative, and global civilization initiative complement each other, and jointly build an interconnected development pattern, promote global security and promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse civilizations. Against the backdrop of profound changes in the world's geopolitical landscape, this combination of solutions is becoming a key path to solve contemporary challenges and achieve inclusive growth.

The article stated that in the current environment of sharp changes in regional and international geopolitical situations, China's initiative to jointly build the "Belt and Road" has become a landmark beacon for global economic and social development. By building transportation networks such as railways and ports to promote cross-regional connectivity, the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has been upgraded to a transformative project that benefits many countries, society and international systems.

The article further points out that the three global initiatives proposed by China and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative are coordinated with each other, and are development-oriented, giving priority to human well-being, harmonious coexistence and inclusive growth. It encourages all countries to participate together, pursue equality and improve people's livelihood, and work together to respond to the emerging global challenges that are emerging at the moment, and provide feasible solutions and strong support. “There are generally believed that the three global initiatives will unite peoples around the world to achieve common progress and long-term stability.”

The article specifically analyzes the different roles of three major global initiatives. The Global Development Initiative is seen as an ideal platform for promoting global economic prosperity and community development, providing pragmatic solutions. China has achieved the goal of eliminating extreme poverty in the United Nations 2030 Agenda 10 years ahead of schedule, made important contributions to global poverty reduction, and shared development experience with southern countries around the world and partners in jointly building the "Belt and Road" to benefit local people. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the global development initiative jointly promote development, make up for the institutional development gap, and focus on enforceable policy and result-oriented projects. The article gives examples that, especially in Africa, the "small and beautiful" projects of China-Africa cooperation, such as crop cultivation, clean energy, and the "Luban Workshop" that focuses on skills training, all reflect the core concept of global development initiatives that are sustainable and people-oriented.

The article continued to write that the Global Security Initiative is committed to building a political consensus and encouraging dialogue and diplomatic means to peacefully resolve conflicts, fully demonstrating China's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of security and the ancient wisdom of peace, stability and harmony. In 2024, with the mediation of China, 14 Palestinian factions signed the Beijing Declaration on Ending Secession and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity, marking an important milestone in the Middle East peace process and vividly demonstrating the international influence of the global security initiative. The article looks forward to the dual effectiveness of the Global Security Initiative and the Belt and Road Initiative to jointly build the "Belt and Road" Initiative, making more contributions to economic development, cross-regional connectivity, peace and stability in various regions.

The article also mentioned that under the framework of the Global Civilization Initiative, China further advocates exchanges, mutual learning and mutual respect for civilizations. As another major public product following the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative calls for deeper dialogue and mutual learning to promote the common progress of human civilization and contribute Chinese wisdom to global cooperation. The Global Civilization Initiative is committed to promoting civilizational diversity, which coincides with UNESCO's mission to promote cultural inclusion and protect global cultural heritage.

The article ends with emphasis that the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the three global initiatives complement each other and complement each other, completely denies trade protectionism and racial discrimination, demonstrates a strategic vision based on equality of opportunity, security guarantees and respect for cultural diversity, and is an ideal combination of the pursuit of development and peace. (Hu Xiaowei)