Legitimizing their own models of governance, both internationally and domestically, would be their main driver in multilateral settings. In some cases, such as

Legitimizing their own models of governance, both internationally and domestically, would be their main driver in multilateral settings. In some cases, such as the ITU, it could also be about getting technical norms approved that mirror their state goals (https://www.justsecurity.org/75741/chinas-dystopian-new-ip-plan-shows-need-for-renewed-us-commitment-to-internet-governance/ https://www.justsecurity.org/75741/chinas-dystopian-new-ip-p...)