China unveils priorities for its Global Development Initiative

Public health, digital economy among areas of focus for Beijing amid power tussle with US

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China yesterday spelled out its priorities for its closely watched Global Development Initiative (GDI), which is the major power's latest pitch for international engagement as it wrestles with the United States for leadership.
Green development, public health and the digital economy are among areas that China wants to work on with other countries to help them achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 under the GDI, said a report released by a government think-tank.
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