The global supply of lithium resources faces many global problems such as the intensifying competition among major powers and resource nationalism. Establishing a global governance and coordination mechanism for lithium resources is urgent. This article summarizes the typical characteristics of the three stages of the evolution of the global governance system of lithium resources, analyzes the current situation of the global governance system of lithium resources, reveals the practical difficulties faced by the global governance system of lithium resources, and proposes three suggestions for China's participation in the construction of the system:rely on the new round of prospecting breakthrough strategic actions to improve lithium resources' security in the domestic and international dual cycles; actively participate in formulating and implementing global regulations on lithium resources and enhance their influences on the international market; and strengthen the construction of the financial system and risk management and actively promote the development of the domestic lithium future market.

lithium resources  /  global governance system  /  elements theory framework