China will host the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) from October 23 to 25 in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei Province, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) announced on Friday.

President Xi Jinping has on multiple occasions elaborated on China's firm stance on global governance, emphasizing the need to practice true multilateralism, align with the trend toward greater democracy in international relations, and work toward a more just and equitable global governance system.

The following are some highlights of his remarks in this regard: