The second Global South Think Tanks Dialog is set to start on Thursday in Nanjing City of east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to address pressing global issues and amplify the collective voice of Global South countries in international affairs.
The event, themed "Global South: Equality, Openness, and Cooperation," gathers think tanks from around 100 countries and regions, along with Chinese universities and research centers.
Jin Xin, Director of the Research Office of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), highlights that although the rise of the Global South has reshaped the global political and economic landscape, these countries remain underrepresented in international politics.
"The Global South accounts for more than 40 percent of the world's economy, and the contribution rate of the Global South to global economic growth has exceeded 80 percent in the past 20 years. However, its influence in international political discourse is still not enough. Global South countries are no longer the silent majority. All countries in the Global South have a strong urge to speak with a unified voice to express their common aspirations and enhance their representation and right to speak in global affairs," said Jin.
Global South Think Tanks Dialog to open in Nanjing
The Peruvian capital of Lima will soon see the completion of a major flood control project built by a Chinese company.
It does not rain frequently in Lima, but the Huaycoloro River overflowed in 2017 due to unusual heavy precipitation, affecting 30,000 families living along the river.
The 10.5-kilometer flood control project built by China International Water and Electric Corp. is set to be completed in January 2025.
"Extreme weather like El Nino can lead to flash floods and other natural disasters, So, such a project was launched," said Liu Hongmin, project manager with China International Water and Electric Corp.
The company has completed nearly 20 projects in Peru in fields including hydropower, flood control, road, bridge, power transmission and mining.
Peru is hosting APEC 2024, with the APEC Economic Leaders' Week underway in Lima.
The week will conclude with the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Nov 15-16.
"The APEC meeting is an important event for our country, and we look forward to all countries, including our good friend China, to come and invest. Investment drives infrastructure construction, infrastructure construction generates more jobs, and employment brings about increases in income, foreign exchange and the development of tourism," said Hernan Yaipen Arestegui, Peruvian Minister of Authority of National Infrastructure.
China builds flood control project in Lima
