A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Tuesday urged global think tanks to contribute more wisdom and strength to enhancing international development cooperation and building a global community of development with a shared future.

Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks while addressing the 7th Global Think Tank Summit via video link.

Referring to the China-proposed Global Development Initiative, Huang said the initiative prioritizes development and calls for efforts to ensure and enhance people's well-being in the course of development, among others.

He said that the initiative has received firm support from more than 100 countries.

The summit was hosted by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges. It attracted roughly 100 attendees, including former political leaders, heads of international organizations, and think tank representatives.

(With input from Xinhua)

(Cover: Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the 7th Global Think Tank Summit via video link in Beijing, China, July 5, 2022. /Xinhua)