Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomacy in 2025 has cemented a closer bond with neighboring countries and enhanced cooperation in the international community in upholding the common good of the world.

"As unprecedented global changes unfold at a faster pace, humanity has come to a new crossroads," said Xi when delivering a speech via video link at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition on April 23.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations.

"This year is a milestone prompting us to remember the past and create a better future together," said Xi when chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Meeting in Tianjin, north China on Sept 1, where he delivered a speech titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance."

The world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation. Global governance has come to a new crossroads. History tells people that at difficult times, it is necessary to uphold the commitment to peaceful coexistence, strengthen the confidence in win-win cooperation, advance in line with the trend of history, and thrive in keeping pace with the times, said Xi.

To this end, Xi proposed the Global Governance Initiative.

"I wish to propose the Global Governance Initiative. I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system," said Xi.

"An ancient Chinese philosopher said of the importance of principles, 'uphold the Great Principle, and the world will follow,'" said Xi, noting "China is ready, together with all parties, to uphold courageously the great principle and the common good of the world."

"The people are the creators of history, and the pursuit of a better life is a shared aspiration of all nations. At all times, our hearts must be with the people, our work must be for the people," said Xi at the reception commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on Sept 3.

Chinese modernization follows the path of peaceful development, and China will always be a force for peace, stability and progress in the world, said Xi.

"Partnering with China means embracing opportunities. Believing in China means being optimistic about tomorrow. And investing in China means investing in the future," said Xi when meeting with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on March 28.

"History carries the legacy of the past and inspires the future," said Xi on Sept. 3 while addressing the grand gathering in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

"The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilization," Xi said, noting that "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is irresistible! The noble cause of peace and development of humanity will prevail!"