The fourth-quarter 2025 Myanmar–China Media Meeting and Dialogue, themed Global Governance Initiative (GGI), was held on 17 November at the Wyndham Hotel in Yangon.
Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn and officials, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia and embassy staff, representatives from Myanmar and Chinese media organizations, and invited guests attended the event.
Chinese Ambassador Ms Ma Jia elaborated on the significance and current context of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting held on 1 September 2025. She highlighted China’s efforts to safeguard the common interests of the Global South and to advance practical proposals for its development.
She stated, “China and Myanmar share mountains and rivers, and our destinies are closely linked. We have gone through hardships together as good neighbours, partners, and brothers. China wishes to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, deepen practical cooperation across sectors, fully implement the Global Governance Initiative, and work with Myanmar to build a stable, long-term community of shared future for China and Myanmar.”
Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn noted that the GGI emphasizes equality among nations, mutual respect for sovereignty, avoiding double standards and coercion in international relations, and putting people at the center. He recalled that during the COVID-19 pandemic, although Myanmar repeatedly requested vaccine supplies distributed globally through the WHO, the country did not receive them in the early stages and instead faced pressure from some international actors. In contrast, China was the first country to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Myanmar.
He also discussed Myanmar’s ongoing crackdown on online scams in areas such as Myawaddy, Mye Thaloi, and KK Park along the Thai–Myanmar border, as well as the government’s intention to allow both domestic and international observers in the upcoming elections.
He added, “Myanmar’s future must be shaped by its own people. The GGI proposals offer practical guidance for creating peaceful and prosperous futures for all nations. As neighbouring and regional countries, we should avoid domination and oppression, reduce conflicts and wars, and support weaker nations with understanding and compassion. Let us learn from the past, work together, and build a world free from war and conflict.”
After the opening remarks, representatives from Myanmar and Chinese media organizations and invited guests discussed China’s new Global Governance Initiative, the rising role of the Global South, and ways to strengthen cooperation between the media sectors of the two countries.
