Global governance forum opens in Xiongan as Xi calls for cooperation2026-10-23The 2026 Global Governance Forum opened on October 23 in Xiongan, Hebei, under the theme of rebuilding confidence and cooperation and improving global governance.In a message to the forum, Xi Jinping urged countries to implement his Global Governance Initiative and work together toward a more just and equitable global governance system.The forum was hosted by the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs.Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced measures to advance global governance reform, including establishing a research center and releasing a position paper on outer space governance.Xi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) (China Daily)2026全球治理论坛（雄安）开幕 (Xinhua News Agency)Xi: Cooperation vital for global governance reform (China Daily)China to host 2026 Global Governance Forum from Oct. 23 to 25 (China News Service)China's "city of the future" takes center stage at global governance talks (People's Daily)China hosts global governance forum to pool wisdom for better future (Ghana News Agency)