Summary
Vice-President Han Zheng addressed the opening ceremony of the 14th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University on 3 July 2026, proposing four initiatives: upholding UN authority,
deepening multilateral co-operation, improving global economic governance,
and strengthening AI governance. Around 400 foreign former dignitaries and diplomatic envoys attended.
Commentary
While global governance issues may appear broad, they directly shape the operating environment for New Zealand's SMEs. Support for UN authority and multilateral co-operation helps reduce trade policy uncertainty,
critical for export-dependent New Zealand. The AI governance proposal signals rising competition over technology standards; Kiwi firms in AIoT or smart agriculture should track potential compliance cost changes.
Keywords: Han Zheng, World Peace Forum, global governance, four proposals, multilateralism, artificial intelligence, United Nations, Tsinghua University, diplomatic envoys
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand
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