CNI News
9 September 2025
The Chairman of the State Security and Tranquility Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, said that U.S. multi-faceted pressure can be addressed through the five-point proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He made the remarks at a press briefing with media representatives in Chengdu, China, on September 6, 2025.
“In the world today, we see that powerful nations are exerting dominance in many ways — politically, economically, educationally, religiously, and militarily. For China too, the U.S. is imposing hardships through tariffs and other pressures. Similarly, we are also under pressure. This is not only financial but also political pressure. Economically as well, there are many forms of pressure. President Xi Jinping’s five-point proposal identifies weaknesses that are occurring in the world and explains that we must work to correct them. Therefore, I want to say that countries should cooperate together.”, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianshan, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing meeting with media in Chengdu
The five core principles of the GGI are:
Adhering to sovereign equality: This principle asserts that all countries, regardless of size, strength, or wealth, have an equal voice and role in global decision-making.
Abiding by international rule of law: The initiative calls for global governance to be guided by universally recognized norms and laws, rejecting selective interpretations or "double standards".
Practicing multilateralism: Emphasizing dialogue and cooperation, this principle stands in opposition to unilateralism and bloc-based confrontations.
Advocating the people-centered approach: The GGI promotes putting the well-being and sustainable development of people at the forefront of global priorities.
Focusing on taking real actions: This principle stresses the need for tangible outcomes and effective implementation rather than being bogged down by rhetoric.
Myanmar expressed support for President Xi Jinping’s proposal, and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing also discussed Myanmar’s aspiration to be admitted as a member of the SCO at the summit.
While seeing President Xi Jinping's proposal
He said that current Myanmar-China relations are at their best stage, and that Myanmar guarantees investors will not face losses so that bilateral economic and investment relations can further strengthen.
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited China from August 30 to September 6, 2025, during which he attended and participated in discussions at the SCO Summit, as well as the Chinese people’s Victory over Japanese Fascism military parade ceremony.
In addition, he held talks with international leaders including President Xi Jinping, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Indian Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as well as with Chinese and Myanmar business communities.
