China's 'common good for the world' vision builds global trust, scholar says

BEIJING – The Communist Party of China's shift from a domestic revolutionary body to a governing party with a global vision is fostering international confidence through shared development, a Sri Lankan academic said in an interview published by the Global Times on Monday.

Sugath Senarath, editor of the Sinhala edition of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" and a senior lecturer at the University of Colombo, said the CPC's pursuit of the "common good of humanity" encourages countries to recognize shared interests. The framework, he said, addresses global challenges through dialogue and collective action rather than unilateral responses.

"By fostering solidarity and collective action, this approach promotes consensus-building and contributes to a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable international order," Senarath said.

He pointed to several policy domains where China's open-mindedness is tangible: active engagement in regional trade agreements, investments in renewable energy under international climate frameworks, and platforms such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative. These initiatives, Senarath said, provide concrete platforms for mutual benefit.