China mulls solidarity and cooperation to a new world order post Covid-19

China leader, Xi Jinping.

The world is at another historic moment since World War II. We are faced with a litany of crises which include the devastating Covid-19, rampant unilateral and bullying tactics, protectionism and the world economy on the cusp of the worst recession since the Great Depression.

During the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last month that kicked off the "UN moment", leaders from over 170 countries engaged in spirited discussions on Covid-19 response, economic recovery, the evolving international order, and reform of global governance. It was gratifying to see that notwithstanding the varied positions and perspectives, the world came to valuable common understanding on a number of major principles and directions.