The global governance needs improvement led by major countries, said Kim Won-Soo, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations, when sharing his views on the three global initiatives proposed by China.

China has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative to promote growth and cultural enrichment.

To explore these initiatives and determine what they will mean for the future, China Daily website and the China Watch Institute present the interview series "Taking the Initiative", featuring top thinkers who will share their views on the subject.