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In the welcome address, Jiang Guohua, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee of Peking University, extended a warm welcome to all guests on behalf of the university. He noted that the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, making the reform and improvement of the global governance system a collective imperative for the international community. China has always been a staunch defender of multilateralism, and President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative has provided valuable certainty for a world in flux. Facing the real challenges of global governance, Peking University has always taken the lead through initiatives such as the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development, the country’s first Department of International Organizations and Global Public Policy, and various talent training programs in international politics. These efforts have contributed “PKU strength” to China’s participation in international organizations and global governance in the new era. He expressed his hope that this forum would serve as a platform for intellectual exchange and academic dialogue, and would contribute new wisdom to global governance.

Remarks by Jiang Guohua

Tang Shiqi, Dean of the School of International Studies, extended his welcome to all participants on behalf of the school. He emphasized that cultivating talents for international organizations and global governance has always been a core mission of SIS, and the school has made systematic efforts to build a multi-level, interdisciplinary training system. In 2018, SIS established the first Department of International Organizations and Global Public Policy among Chinese universities, adhering to the educational philosophy of “internationalization, interdisciplinarity, and applicability.” The department has made comprehensive progress in curriculum design, faculty development, textbook publication, teaching and research innovation, academic exchange platforms, and internship channels in international organizations. Significant progress has been achieved, forming an integrated training system across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The quality and outcomes of this work have been highly recognized by relevant government bodies such as the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the Ministry of Education, as well as by international employers.

Remarks by Tang Shiqi

Hosted by Kang Tao

In the keynote speech session, Zhao Yingmin, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition and former Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment, highlighted the irreplaceable role of the United Nations in coordinating global action and upholding fairness and justice. He shared three key insights:

2. Upholding the UN-centered international system is the right path toward a fairer and more equitable global governance order;
4. Under new circumstances, international organizations should play a greater role in shaping the evolving global governance landscape;
6. Promoting green transformation in the Global South through innovative practices supports the UN agenda.
   He noted that new types of international social organizations, such as the BRI International Green Development Coalition, have brought renewed vitality to the global governance system by advancing sustainable prosperity, especially in developing countries.

Remarks by Zhao Yingmin

Hu Wenli, Vice President and Secretary-General of the United Nations Association of China, addressed the widening deficits in peace, development, security, and governance that the world faces today. She emphasized that President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative—with its five core principles—bears great significance for promoting the democratization of international relations, upholding the rule of law, deepening multilateralism, protecting common human interests, and fostering pragmatic cooperation and effective governance. She underscored that the initiative aligns closely with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the Pact for the Future, and the direction of UN reforms on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

Remarks by Hu Wenli

Lu Xinming, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, reviewed the evolution of global climate governance. He pointed out that over the past 35 years, three major legal frameworks—the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement—have been established, with the Paris Agreement standing out for its inclusiveness and goal-oriented approach. However, the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, U.S. withdrawal under the Trump administration, diluted EU climate ambitions, and rising unilateralism and protectionism have created major uncertainties. China, by contrast, continues to advance climate action unwaveringly. President Xi Jinping’s recent announcement of China’s updated nationally determined contributions at the UN Climate Summit in September injected new momentum into the global climate process.

Remarks by Lu Xinming

Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China, delivered a video message, noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. He praised the timeliness and significance of the forum, emphasizing ongoing UN efforts to enhance coordination, flexibility, and efficiency across the system. In a rapidly changing world shaped by technological, economic, and geopolitical shifts, he identified pressing challenges such as ensuring responsible AI development, restoring trust in multilateralism, and addressing growing inequalities. He called for stronger multi-stakeholder cooperation to build a fairer and more equitable global governance system.

Remarks by Siddharth Chatterjee

Hosted by Zhang Haibin

During the academic keynote session, Professor Yifu Lin, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics and former Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank, elaborated on how developing countries can leverage their comparative advantages to promote industrialization and achieve the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He argued that the UN has traditionally approached development from the perspective of advanced economies, which, despite good intentions, has yielded limited outcomes. The key is to rethink development through the lens of developing countries themselves—focusing on what they have and can do well. The UN, he noted, can play a critical role in facilitating this shift.

Remarks by Yifu Lin

Zhang Yuyan, academic member at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and dean of the School of International Politics and Economics at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, delivered a speech titled “The UN Charter and a Charter for Global Governance.” He analyzed the theoretical causes behind the current challenges in global governance and proposed six principles for reform: sovereign equality, voluntary compliance, balance of rights and responsibilities, equitable compensation, pragmatic cooperation, and feedback evaluation. He suggested that the time has come to formulate a Charter for Global Governance, with President Xi’s Global Governance Initiative serving as its conceptual foundation and guide.

Remarks by Zhang Yuyan

Zhang Ning, Vice President of the China Education Development Strategy Society and Chair of its Committee on International Competence, focused on the growing demand for international professionals. He highlighted the shortage of global talents across various sectors—global governance, international organizations, the Belt and Road Initiative, international media, sports, and finance. Based on a survey of 207 Chinese interns who served more than six months in international organizations, he identified skill gaps in international competence, leadership, communication, innovation, and especially cross-cultural collaboration and management. He stressed that universities must address these blind spots, focus on capability development, and strengthen students’ global vision and diversity competencies.

Remarks by Zhang Ning

The afternoon featured two parallel sessions on “New Developments in Research on the United Nations and International Organizations” and “New Explorations in Training Talents for International Organizations and Global Governance,” demonstrating the deep integration of theoretical innovation and practical orientation and showcasing China’s latest progress in both research and education related to international organizations.

At Parallel Session I, “New Advances in Academic Research on the United Nations and International Organizations,” the first half of the session featured a series of insightful presentations:

Professor Liu Tiewa, Dean of the Institute for Regional and Global Governance at Beijing Foreign Studies University, delivered a speech titled “The Compound Crisis of Global Governance: A Theoretical Framework Based on the Paradigm Transformation of Power, Development, and Rules.” He argued that the current global governance system is undergoing its most profound compound crisis since World War II, characterized by a systemic imbalance among power structures, development paradigms, and regulatory systems. At the power level, the rise of emerging states and non-state actors has reconfigured traditional hierarchies while fragmenting governance authority. At the development level, traditional aid models are failing, whereas new cooperation mechanisms remain constrained by institutional injustice within international financial institutions. At the rule-making level, the technological revolution has created governance vacuums as rule-making power diffuses from intergovernmental organizations to diverse actors. He emphasized that addressing these multidimensional challenges requires a coordinated rebalancing of power, developmental transformation, and rule innovation to restore the legitimacy and effectiveness of global governance through systemic reform.

Professor Zhu Jiejin of Fudan University’s School of International Relations and Public Affairs, and Deputy Director of the Center for UN and International Organization Studies, spoke on “The Political Logic Behind the Creation of UN Security Council Subsidiary Bodies.” He noted that over the UN’s 80-year evolution, subsidiary bodies have emerged as adaptive mechanisms reconciling the static Charter with dynamic international realities. In response to major geopolitical shocks, the Security Council has established bodies such as the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, thereby maintaining structural stability while achieving institutional adaptation. Zhu argued that the institutionalization of these bodies depends on two variables: the degree of consensus among the five permanent members and the accessibility of organizational resources from the UN Secretariat. This evolutionary path, characterized by incremental institutionalization through subsidiary organs, offers a valuable analytical lens for understanding how international organizations adapt within Charter constraints.

Professor Tang Bei from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Shanghai International Studies University delivered a talk on “China’s Practices in Upholding the Central Role of the UN under the Complex of International Mechanisms.” She explained that amid the proliferation of overlapping governance mechanisms, China has employed a range of diplomatic strategies to preserve the UN’s centrality in global governance. These strategies include alignment and transformation, anchoring and diversion, coordination and synergy, as well as boundary-setting. Tang highlighted cases such as the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and China’s insistence on maintaining the UN as the main channel for cybercrime governance. These efforts, she noted, have reinforced the UN’s authority and provided global public goods and legitimacy support through daily diplomatic practices.

Professor Chen Zheng of Fudan University discussed “International Organizations’ Responses to Trump’s ‘Withdrawal Diplomacy’.” His analysis proposed a framework in which international organizations’ reactions—either resistance or accommodation—depend on a rational assessment of external negotiation dynamics, including the credibility of U.S. exit threats, the magnitude of demands, and the feasibility of alternative resources. Their response effectiveness, whether proactive or passive, hinges on internal administrative leadership and institutional capacity. His case studies revealed that, amid declining hegemonic commitment, international organizations’ strategic autonomy increasingly depends on their capacity-building to enhance institutional resilience.

Professor Ding Dou of Peking University’s School of International Studies presented “The Transformation and Governance of the International Monetary System in the Post–Bretton Woods Era.” He argued that the system’s evolution centers on balancing currency stability with liquidity adequacy. While the U.S. dollar has long supported global growth, America’s inward-looking policies, debt expansion, and financial weaponization have exposed structural flaws in a dollar-dominated system. Facing the triple challenge of the Global South’s rise, geopolitical fragmentation, and digital currency innovation, the monetary order is moving toward diversification in payment and valuation systems. Future reform may combine competitive sovereign currencies with supranational ones such as SDRs, with success depending on the creation of a more resilient and balanced architecture.

Professor Pu Ping, Director of the UN Studies Center at Renmin University of China, delivered a presentation titled “China’s Four Global Initiatives and UN Reform.” He emphasized that the Global Development, Security, Civilization, and Governance Initiatives together embody China’s vision of multilateral diplomacy with national characteristics—grounded in sovereign equality, respect for diversity, and pursuit of common development. In the context of the UN’s 80th anniversary, he argued for revitalizing multilateralism, improving developing countries’ representation, and balancing the UN’s three pillars of security, development, and human rights. Yet, reform still faces structural challenges such as major-power cooperation failure, representational deficits, and budgetary imbalances. The Four Initiatives provide a normative compass for reform, though their implementation requires overcoming tensions between power restructuring and institutional design.

Professor Yang Na, Director of the Institute for Global Studies at Nankai University, spoke on “Why Do the Outcomes of Inter-Organizational Cooperation in Global Governance Differ?” She proposed that the variation in cooperation effectiveness among international organizations depends primarily on the degree of collaborative willingness and resource complementarity. When mutual goals align and no major power dominates, strong cooperative intent emerges. Complementary resources and broad problem coverage further enhance effectiveness, whereas mismatched conditions lead to delays or failures. This interdisciplinary analytical model offers new insights into how organizations perform under conditions of global governance fragmentation.

Associate Professor Liu Lianlian of Peking University’s School of International Studies and Deputy Director of the Center for International Organization Studies, presented “The Concept of Collective Security and the UN Collective Security Mechanism: Limitations and Reform Prospects.” She traced the intellectual roots of collective security to early 20th-century American political thought, shaped by Wilson’s universalism and Roosevelt’s major-power coordination model. While the UN mechanism transcended exclusive military alliances, its ambiguous early design regarding regional arrangements created structural flaws. Dependent on major-power consensus yet lacking mechanisms to address their conflicts, the system remains constrained by traditional alliance logic. Its current difficulties reflect not only internal institutional tensions but also the deeper contradictions between power transitions and normative evolution.

The first half of the session was chaired by Professor Jia Lieying, Director of the UN Studies Center at Beijing Language and Culture University.

In the second half of the session, Professor Liu Hongsong from Shanghai Jiao Tong University delivered a presentation titled “The Institutionalization of Transnational Public–Private Partnerships in Global Governance.” He argued that institutionalization levels depend on both delegation costs and ideational homogeneity: high costs on both sides yield loose networks; low costs but divergent ideas lead to project-based partnerships; only low delegation costs combined with high ideational coherence produce tightly institutionalized transnational bureaucracies. This framework identifies key mechanisms beyond functional needs that shape institutional design choices.

Dr. Song Yiming, Lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University, presented “Rethinking Competition among International Organizations: An Empirical Analysis Based on Competition Intensity Measurement.” Using a bimodal network model grounded in apparent competition theory, he operationalized inter-organizational competition as member-mediated resource contention across 56 UN entities (2013–2023). The findings suggest that organizations under higher competition pressure actually gain greater member-state support, spurring proactive governance and better performance—thus offering empirical evidence for the “competition-promotes-effectiveness” hypothesis.

Professor Wang Mingguo of East China University of Political Science and Law discussed “Global Governance Initiatives and Their Promotion within the UN.” He argued that China’s global governance initiatives aim to reshape the normative and institutional foundations of global governance through a tripartite structure of ideas, networks, and institutions—advancing beyond Western-centric models toward equality and legitimacy. The UN remains the core platform for these efforts, though future implementation requires more inclusive institutional frameworks to overcome systemic constraints.

Professor Guo Yi of Zhejiang International Studies University spoke on “Germany’s UN Policy: From Reluctant Participation to Proactive Engagement.” He traced Germany’s evolution from postwar marginalization to active multilateral involvement—joining the UN in 1973, engaging in peacekeeping, and seeking a Security Council seat. This trajectory illustrates both Germany’s pursuit of international identity reconstruction through multilateralism and the UN’s socializing function for reintegrating external actors.

Associate Professor Luo Hang of Peking University introduced the concept of “Computational Theory of International Organizations.” He argued that computational thinking and engineering methodologies—such as combinatorial mathematics, supercomputing for power analysis, multi-agent simulation of decision-making, and network analysis of inter-organizational relations—open new frontiers in IO research. The theory’s core “Luxembourg Paradox” posits that member states may possess formal voting rights without substantive decision influence, highlighting computational flaws in institutional design and offering pathways for reform via mechanism engineering.

Professor Ling Shengli, Director of the Research Office at the China Foreign Affairs University, presented “Global Security Deficits and the Role of International Organizations.” He argued that the global security deficit stems from great-power discord, U.S. hegemonic retrenchment, and Security Council dysfunction. While international organizations can partially compensate through multi-actor cooperation, their capacity is constrained by limited resources and legitimacy deficits. He concluded that only by integrating resources and reconstructing legitimacy can IOs evolve from sovereignty-centered coordination to pluralistic co-governance.

Associate Professor Li Xiaoyan of China University of Political Science and Law discussed “Knowledge Production by International Organizations and Global Governance Transformation: Evidence from the New Development Bank’s Independent Evaluation.” She demonstrated how knowledge generation drives governance transformation, showing that the NDB’s evaluative framework redefines “development effectiveness” by emphasizing national agency, institutional capacity, and local knowledge exchange—creating a new micro-foundation for pluralistic governance beyond the traditional “knowledge bank” model.

Assistant Professor Lu Xiao of Peking University’s School of International Studies presented “The Normalization and Mechanisms of Treaty Noncompliance among EU Member States.” Her research challenged the “democratic compliance” hypothesis by showing that negotiation transparency and public trust are key determinants of compliance: closed-door talks yield higher compliance (10.5%), while open negotiations double the defection rate (21%). Paradoxically, more democratic states are also more prone to breach, suggesting that compliance reflects a dynamic balance among negotiation processes, domestic trust, and political constraints.

The second half of the session was chaired by Professor Song Wei of Renmin University of China.

Parallel Session II: New Explorations in Cultivating Talents for International Organizations and Global Governance

In the discussion session titled “New Explorations in Cultivating Talents for International Organizations and Global Governance,” Professor Zhao Kejin, Professor at the Department of International Relations and Deputy Chair of the Academic Committee of the School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University, pointed out that in recent years, Tsinghua has adhered to the concept of integrating broad-based and specialized education and promoting multi-level advancement. In response to the talent needs of international organizations, the university has implemented a dual-track training model that combines broad competency development with targeted specialization. By integrating “awakening education” (such as developing micro-majors and micro-degree programs and building a comprehensive global competence training system for all students) with “empowering education” (such as launching small-scale elite programs and the “High-Fly Program”), Tsinghua is building an open, multi-dimensional training and delivery system. The university has strengthened project-based management, coordinated internal and external resources, and established a triadic network connecting faculty, students, and alumni. It has also focused on addressing long-term bottlenecks in international organization talent development and delivery, forming a new path of innovative growth in cultivating talents for international organizations and global governance. Current priorities include strengthening the Master of International Affairs program, developing an independent knowledge system for global governance, establishing a national network for international organization talent recommendation, and exploring new pathways to employment in international organizations.

Professor Wang Jianhua, Dean of the School of International Cultural Exchange and Associate Dean of the Institute of Regional and Country Studies, Renmin University of China, emphasized that in recent years, Renmin University has closely aligned its efforts with national strategic talent needs. The university focuses on cultivating students’ theoretical understanding of international organizations, issue-based research skills, internship and practical experience, and career readiness. Through the establishment of an integrated system combining curriculum, research, practice, and job promotion, Renmin University aims to foster students’ comprehensive competencies and governance capabilities for international organizations. At present, the university is strengthening a dual-track training model and exploring a research- and practice-oriented approach within the parallel training of dual-degree and honors students.

Professor Zhang Ji, Associate Dean of the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University, noted that Fudan has gradually developed a “threefold model” of talent cultivation that integrates all-round curricula, global platforms, and cross-societal resources. In its reform of integrated undergraduate and postgraduate education for top innovative talent, Fudan has established a training system centered on global leadership. It has launched interdisciplinary dual-degree programs such as “Global Leadership + [Discipline]” across humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and medicine. Fudan also founded two international competitions—the Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG) and the Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Governance and Development (YICMG)—to provide practical training platforms, and the Rongchang Scholars Program to comprehensively support students’ internships and practical training in international organizations. Current priorities include enhancing the Master of International Affairs program and developing an all-English undergraduate major in International Organizations and Global Governance.

Ms. Xu Xueying, Director of the Development Planning Department of the Secretariat of the International Competence Training Base for Students at Zhejiang University and Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Translation Institute, stated that Zhejiang University, in response to national strategic needs, actively promotes institutional and practical innovations in international organization talent cultivation. The university has established a three-tier training structure composed of “projects, minor programs (including micro-minors and micro-majors), and disciplines.” The aim is both to strengthen professional training for international organization specialists and to empower students across all degree levels and disciplines to develop global competence. Zhejiang University’s leadership personally oversees the International Competence Training Base, implementing an integrated “college–base–platform” mechanism for cross-departmental coordination and resource sharing. It has created a “training–placement–rotation” model, pioneering a “revolving door” system within universities. Leveraging multidisciplinary strengths, the university promotes the “major + language + international” skill set and establishes a “domestic + overseas” internship mechanism. More than ten textbooks, casebooks, and monographs have been published under the International Organizations and Global Governance series. This innovative system received the First Prize for Teaching Achievement in Zhejiang Province in 2022.

Professor Liu Hongdong, Associate Dean of the School of Foreign Languages, Shandong University, emphasized that Shandong University, leveraging its comprehensive disciplinary strengths and guided by the “new liberal arts” concept, has pioneered a four-in-one model of international organization talent training that integrates “dual degrees + new majors + micro-majors + experimental classes.” The university embeds practical capability-building throughout the entire training process. Current efforts focus on developing a new liberal arts major in International Organizations and Global Governance, a micro-major in International Organizations and Cross-Cultural Communication, and a Global Competence Youth Leadership Training Program.

Associate Professor Lei Shaohua, Deputy Director of the Department of International Organizations and Global Public Policy, School of International Studies, Peking University, explained that Peking University adheres to a threefold philosophy of “internationalization, interdisciplinarity, and applicability.” The university has comprehensively implemented the “Eight Ones” initiative—making coordinated progress in curriculum planning, faculty development, publication of teaching materials, pedagogical innovation, construction of international organization databases, establishment of high-end academic exchange platforms, and expansion of internship channels in international organizations. A system integrating degree and non-degree programs across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels has taken shape. Current focuses include strengthening the international organization database to support academic innovation, exploring AI-driven methods in public policy research, and shifting emphasis from internship participation toward facilitating student employment in international organizations.

Professor Li Hui, Dean of the School of International Organizations at Beijing Foreign Studies University, noted that BFSU has continuously strengthened efforts in talent cultivation for international organizations, achieving remarkable results. Leveraging its linguistic strengths, the university is optimizing and innovating curricula, enhancing research guidance, and advancing the field of international organization education.

Professor Xiong Wei, Chair of the Department of Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs Administration at the China Foreign Affairs University, shared that CFAU has a long-standing tradition in cultivating international organization talents and now adopts an integrated undergraduate–graduate training model. Future plans include developing AI-driven innovations in international organization education through a “AI + Global Governance” master’s program, launching a specialized doctoral track for international organization studies, and strengthening collaboration with the World Health Organization.

Professor Deng Weijia, Executive Dean of the College of Excellence, Shanghai International Studies University, introduced SISU’s “Multilingual+” global talent strategy, which integrates knowledge, competence, and values under a “three-dimensional synergy” model. The university promotes seamless undergraduate–graduate–doctoral training, builds an interdisciplinary mentor network, and offers customized international organization programs. Through the International Organization Talent Development and Innovation Center, SISU organizes national-level student competitions on global governance and conducts projects on national studies and multilingual communication to enhance students’ understanding of China’s practices from a cross-cultural perspective. The university is also expanding internship and employment pathways, forming a coherent training process “from classroom to fieldwork, from internship to employment.”

Professor Liu Hao, Executive Dean of the School of International Organization Innovation at Beijing Institute of Technology, stated that BIT focuses on serving national strategic needs and global governance in science and technology. The school has developed a cross-disciplinary and multi-dimensional training system for technology-oriented global governance talents, emphasizing science–law–management integration. BIT’s programs cover aerospace, digital economy, AI, and polar governance. It integrates curriculum reform, faculty recruitment, resource development, pedagogical innovation, academic platform building, and internship network expansion into a cohesive system that bridges degrees and non-degree programs, university and industry collaboration, and theory–practice integration. It emphasizes personalized training and coordinated development of five key competencies—learning, execution, communication, leadership, and judgment.

Professor Ruan Hongmei from the School of Foreign Languages, Northwestern Polytechnical University, noted that as a science and engineering institution, NPU has leveraged its disciplinary strengths to create a “minor courses + on-campus practice platforms + international organization training program” model aimed at cultivating both technological expertise and international affairs competence. The university actively collaborates with international scientific and technological organizations to contribute to China’s reserve of global science and technology governance professionals.

This session was moderated by Professor Zhang Haibin, Associate Dean of the School of International Studies, Peking University.

Guest Commentary Session

In the commentary session, five distinguished former senior officials of international organizations shared insightful remarks.

He Changchui, former Deputy Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasized that talent cultivation for international organizations must balance theoretical instruction with practical capability, paying close attention to the UN’s ongoing digital transformation. He proposed innovation in training models, knowledge structures, and pedagogical approaches—particularly strengthening AI and frontier technology competencies—and encouraged joint teaching by university faculty and practitioners from international organizations to enhance students’ global vision and strategic leadership.

Liu Zhixian, former Vice President and Secretary-General of the United Nations Association of China, highly commended the progress achieved by Chinese universities in cultivating international organization talents and underscored the crucial role of the China Scholarship Council. He called for a systematic review of the past decade’s experience, stronger top-level design under the Ministry of Education, and more targeted Q&A sessions to address students’ practical concerns about employment in international organizations.

Wang Jiyuan, former Country Director for Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia of the International Labour Organization (ILO), examined the relationship between the Global Development Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, describing them as complementary foundations for building a community with a shared future for mankind. He advocated promoting the UN’s “project-based learning” model and encouraging students to engage in global agenda-setting through youth forums and other platforms to enhance professionalism and youth competence.

Li Genxin, former Director of the Legal and External Relations Division of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), focused on the issue of talent matching between supply and demand. He observed that many technology-oriented international organizations are struggling to recruit qualified personnel and proposed that universities organize joint job fairs with international organizations and enterprises to create more direct employment pathways.

Li Donglin, former ILO Country Director and Senior Adviser to the ILO’s Asia-Pacific Bureau, analyzed the real challenges facing students in internships and employment within international organizations, such as intense competition, safety concerns, and uncertainty about career development upon return. He emphasized the importance of cultivating patriotism, expanding placement channels, and improving post-internship career integration, advocating that global competence training should extend “from sending talents out” to “helping them establish themselves.”

This session was moderated by Zhang Ning, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy and Chair of its Committee on Global Competence.

This forum was convened against a complex and transformative international backdrop marked by accelerating global changes, intertwined crises, and severe governance deficits. As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary amid calls for reform and revitalization, China is actively advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and launching initiatives for global governance. Taking this milestone as an opportunity, the forum reviewed the UN’s development history, examined the challenges and opportunities it faces, and explored ways to strengthen and reform the organization to inject positive energy into the global governance process.

The forum was structured around three thematic panels— “The Role of the United Nations in Global Governance: Challenges, Opportunities, and Transformations,” “New Academic Advances in UN and International Organization Studies,” and “New Explorations in Talent Cultivation for International Organizations and Global Governance.” These three dimensions—policy, theory, and talent—together provided a systematic response to the pressing question of how to enhance the UN and global governance toward a more just and equitable international system.

Group Photo of the Participants

Written by: Gao Jingwen

Edited by: Wang Haimei, Yu Yan

Source:SIS News（Chinese)