It introduces the challenges facing global governance, such as the impact of unilateralism, geopolitical conflicts, climate crises, and governance gaps triggered by emerging technologies. It elaborates on the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting, as well as the concept of "harmonious, cooperative, and good governance" put forward by Chinese scholars. Additionally, it mentions the 2025 annual conference hosted by Beijing Foreign Studies University and the special discussion series launched by this journal to extend and deepen the core topics of the conference.