A recent global survey report highlights widespread recognition of the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) governance approach, particularly regarding democracy, human rights, and modernization efforts. The findings, based on responses from over 14,000 participants across 38 countries spanning five continents, show strong approval of the CPC’s leadership and China’s development trajectory.

The report, titled “Global Survey: Party Governance and Modernization in China,” indicates that 97.6% of respondents from Global South nations affirm the CPC’s concepts and practices related to democracy and human rights governance. Additionally, 95.1% acknowledge the CPC’s increasingly central role in China’s modernization. Overall, 94.8% of participants expressed a positive outlook on China’s modernization path, viewing it as both promising and foundational for global progress.

Released on June 26 during a seminar on “Political Parties and Global Governance” held in Beijing, the report was presented by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies as part of the 2026 Think Tank Forum on National Governance in Developing Countries. The forum provided a platform for experts to discuss how China’s development model offers pertinent lessons for countries in the Global South and contributes to broader global development goals.

Yu Yunquan, vice-president of the China International Communication Group, emphasized the shifting global landscape, noting that countries from the Global South are increasingly influential, advocating multipolarity and economic globalization. He called for enhanced solidarity, cooperation, and deeper economic, trade, and cultural exchanges among these nations.

Pompe Della Posta, professor at Beijing Normal University’s Belt and Road School, stressed the importance of political parties reflecting people's will and promoting social development goals. He highlighted the growing role of developing countries in global governance and urged political parties in these nations to assume greater responsibility by contributing innovative ideas to global challenges.

Wang Yiwei, vice-president of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought at Renmin University, characterized political parties as central to modern political civilization and national governance modernization. Wang critiqued existing global governance structures, which he described as largely Western-centric and exclusive, calling for reforms to create a more equitable and inclusive system.

Zoon Ahmed, a research fellow at Tsinghua University, pointed to a leadership deficit in global governance amid diminishing effectiveness of traditional mechanisms. Ahmed observed that countries of the Global South are increasingly leveraging multilateral platforms such as BRICS to promote openness, inclusiveness, and cooperative development. She noted China’s continued provision of global public goods through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and BRICS frameworks, underscoring the country’s contributions to establishing a fairer international order.

Highlighting the rise of the Global South as a collective force, the report and speakers alike emphasized the need for these countries to collaborate in addressing modernization challenges and in sharing governance and development experiences. Together, they seek to assert greater agency in shaping a more diverse and just global governance landscape.