SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Third Global South Think Tanks Dialogue took place in Shanghai on Thursday with the theme "Seeking Strength Through Unity: Responsibility and Action of the Global South."

Approximately 350 Chinese and international participants attended the event, including political party leaders and think tank scholars from over 120 countries.

Chen Jining, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, told the event that Shanghai is ready to better leverage its role as a local government by strongly supporting economic cooperation with Global South countries, deepening mutual understanding and affinity through people-to-people exchanges, and jointly advancing toward modernization through shared achievements.

China has always remained a firm champion, supporter, and driving force for the unity and strength of the Global South, said Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee. He noted that China stands ready to work hand in hand with Global South countries to jointly implement the four global initiatives and realize common prosperity.

Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango, together with other foreign participants, said that the blueprint outlined at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee offers valuable insights and cooperation opportunities for Global South countries, which expresses willingness to join hands with China in jointly fostering a future of peace, security, prosperity and sustainability.

The event was jointly organized by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, and the Global South Think Tanks Alliance. Enditem