The Chinese government this week unveiled a new vision for the emerging post-American-led international order. In a new white paper, Beijing argued that the existing global system does not need to be replaced or rebuilt. Instead, it called for the United Nations to remain at the center of global governance while giving developing countries a greater voice in international decision-making.

Eric and Cobus discuss China's push for global governance reform and why many African countries are backing Beijing's position. Plus, Kenya becomes the latest front in the contest between China and Taiwan after Nairobi acquiesced to Beijing's pressure and blocked Taiwanese delegates from attending an oceans forum in Mombasa.

📌 Topics Covered in This Episode

• China's new vision for global governance
• Why African countries support Beijing's proposal
• The UN's role in a changing world order
• China's growing influence in the Global South
• Kenya blocks Taiwanese delegates from oceans forum
• The escalating China–Taiwan contest in Africa

Show Notes:

• Full text: More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions
• South China Morning Post: The white paper making China's case for new rules for the world's new frontiers by Orange Wang
• Al Jazeera: Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China's behalf

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