The trends in global politics and the exertion of power to superimpose individual countries’ economies beyond domestic limits continue to create hurdles in unifying the world to alleviate chronic diseases and poverty. But what is China’s view?
As the Two Sessions kicked off in Beijing recently, a series of press engagements allowed Chinese authorities to express their perspectives on global advancement, especially considering the high stakes in uncontrolled competition for power and influence.
China Briefing, a private Chinese media channel propagating the workings of the Communist Party of China (CPC), shared the government’s opinions through Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China asserts that collective global governance is the solution, rather than individual countries fighting to remain superpowers while the rest of humanity suffers from disease and hunger.
China’s Diplomacy
At a press conference on March 7, Wang Yi, China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, pledged that China would provide certainty to what he termed “this uncertain world,” emphasizing the importance of friendship over mere interests. He argued that promoting common interests and a shared future would create a better world rather than persistent struggles for dominance at the expense of addressing fundamental global issues.
Some analysts view China as using backdoor diplomacy to achieve its goals while concealing potential harms. However, China dismisses these claims as propaganda aimed at undermining its efforts to contribute to global peace, unity, and the creation of a wholesome society where all can thrive.
“China will uphold true multilateralism and bear in mind the future of humanity and the well-being of the people. We will promote global governance based on extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefit. We will observe the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and build more consensus for an equal and orderly multipolar world,” Wang stated at the media engagement in Beijing.
On Head-of-State Diplomacy, which focuses on direct engagements between President Xi Jinping and other world leaders, including those from the United States, Russia, and Iran, Wang noted that China’s global relationships have undergone positive and profound changes. He highlighted that 2025 will be an important year for China and the world, as President Xi will engage with his counterparts to address numerous global challenges.
The Foreign Minister further disclosed that President Xi is expected to make several overseas visits, reinforcing Head-of-State Diplomacy to foster closer cooperation and shared success.
“The mission of China’s diplomacy remains unchanged. China will continue to uphold what is right, steer the direction of our era, defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard world peace and stability,” Wang emphasized.
China-Russia Friendship
Wang Yi reaffirmed that, regardless of changes in the international landscape, the historical bond between China and Russia remains intact, and its internal driving force will not diminish.
He noted that China and Russia have developed a “new model” of major-country relations based on “non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party.”
China-Africa Friendship
Wang emphasized that Africa holds a special place in the hearts of the Chinese people due to shared historical struggles against imperialism and colonialism.
“The China-Africa community with a shared future has been elevated to an ‘all-weather’ level. This year marks the 25th anniversary of FOCAC. Over the past 25 years, China has helped Africa build or upgrade nearly 100,000 kilometers of roads and more than 10,000 kilometers of railways. In the past three years alone, Chinese enterprises created over 1.1 million new jobs in Africa. China has remained Africa’s largest trade partner for 16 consecutive years,” the Foreign Minister detailed.
China-Asian Countries Friendship
China, the largest country by land and population in Asia, considers the continent its home and envisions a unified future.
Wang stated, “We are building a community with a shared future, and Asia is where we build our future together.”
China-Japan Relations
Despite being neighbors, China and Japan continue to mend past divisions. Wang stressed the importance of some “unrepentant” Japanese individuals ceasing to support Taiwanese separatists who view Taiwan as an independent state.
He reminded the world that “This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.”
“To remember history is to better shape the future. To forget history is to lose direction. The Japanese militarists committed heinous crimes against the people of China and all over Asia. They also caused immense suffering for their own people. Guarding against the revival of militarism is a duty Japan must uphold,” Wang declared.
Reaffirming the One-China policy, he warned that supporting Taiwan’s independence would provoke unnecessary tensions.
China-EU Relations
Europe is a key partner for China in trade and diplomacy. Wang expressed confidence in continued collaboration despite global political shifts.
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic ties. China and the EU jointly contribute to over one-third of the global economy, making our cooperation highly strategic and globally influential. Over the past five decades, China-EU trade has grown from US$2.4 billion to US$780 billion, while investments have increased from almost zero to nearly US$260 billion,” Wang highlighted.
He added that the China-Europe Railway Express has completed over 100,000 trips, strengthening connections between Asia and Europe.
China-US Relations
Wang called for peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, the world’s two largest economies, instead of continuous commercial conflicts.
“The United States should not return good with evil on the fentanyl issue. China-U.S. business relations are reciprocal, and cooperation will bring mutual benefits and a win-win outcome,” he told journalists.
Criticizing the “America First” rhetoric, he warned that such an approach could regress global diplomacy to a survival-of-the-fittest mentality.
“At the Paris Peace Conference over 100 years ago, the Chinese asked a question that still resonates today: Does right prevail over might, or does might make right? If every country prioritizes itself above all else, global norms and order will deteriorate, leaving smaller nations vulnerable. A community with a shared future for mankind will ensure a bright future for all,” Wang said.
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