In a world of mistrust and distorted narratives, the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has become a vital force in challenging cultural hegemony, as noted by Ong Tee Keat, chairman of the Center for New Inclusive Asia (CNIA). He highlights that critics of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are seeking to reshape global discourse to scrutinize China's influence. China's three initiatives and the BRI aim to combat misinformation by providing facts and figures. This empowers civil societies and thoughtful individuals, particularly from the Global South, he adds.