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ON BUILDING A HUMAN COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE

economies.
The Paris Agreement should accommodate the different national
conditions of each country and emphasize practical results. The
Agreement must respect the differences among countries, especially
developing countries, in domestic policy, capacity building, and economic
structure, and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Addressing climate
change should not hinder the reasonable needs of developing countries
to eradicate poverty and improve living standards. Rather, we must show
consideration for difficulties particular to developing countries.

Distinguished Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Paris Agreement is not the final destination, but rather is a new
starting point. As an important realm of global governance, worldwide
efforts against climate change are like a mirror, reflecting back our
initiatives and allowing us to draw valuable inspiration for thinking about
and exploring future models of global governance, and for building a
human community with a shared future.
We should create a future of mutually beneficial cooperation
in which each country can contribute to the best of its ability.
When it comes to global issues like climate change, if we cling to
utilitarian thinking and seek to maximize advantages while minimizing
responsibility, then ultimately everybody loses. The Paris Conference
should reject the narrow-minded, “zero sum game” mentality and call
on all countries, especially developed nations, to assume more shared
responsibilities for mutual benefit.
We should create a future that upholds the rule of law, fairness,
and justice. We must raise the standing and role of international law in
global governance, ensure that international rules are effectively observed
and implemented, uphold democracy, equity, and justice, and build
international rule of law. Given the differences between developed and
developing countries in historical responsibilities, development stages,
and response capacities, the principle of common but differentiated
responsibilities is not only far from being outmoded, but demands
compliance.
We should create a future of inclusiveness, mutual learning, and

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