关键词: “全球南方”, 美西方, 大国博弈, 中国外交, 话语权

Abstract: A significant amount of global attention has been drawn to the “Global South”. This paper analyzes the meaning of the “Global South”, explores its rise and strategic effects, and points out that the “Global South” has strong economic strength and global influence and the influence of its political stance cannot be ignored. The rise of the “Global South” has brought about new trends in the great power competition: the “Global South” participates in the global competition with an independent attitude and a stance of noalliance and not taking sides; the United States and the West actively compete for a say over and cooperation with the “Global South”, with strong antiRussian and antiChinese sentiments; and Russia seeks to have an edge in the “Global South” and promote the adjustment of its strategic focus. In view of this, China should reexamine its relationship with the “Global South”, clearly declare that China is a member of the “Global South” and provides important support for the “Global South”, actively respond to the malicious smears and irrational divisions from the United States and the West, deepen its understanding of the “Global South”, think about pathways to strengthen cooperation with the “Global South” from a strategic perspective, and adopt the idea of the “Global South” as the strategic pillar of Chinas diplomacy to carry out toplevel design and strategic management.

Key words: the “Global South”, the United States and the West, great power competition, Chinas diplomacy, discourse power