China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi unveiled an ambitious vision for international cooperation at a Beijing symposium Tuesday, promising to make the nation a driving force for peace, inclusion, and global stability in 2024. 🌐
🌐 Vision for a Shared Future
Wang, also a member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s Political Bureau, emphasized China’s commitment to ‘building a community with a shared future for mankind’ – calling it the north star of the country’s diplomacy. He highlighted ongoing efforts to restore global peace and protect civilian lives amid rising conflicts.
🔥 Ukraine & Gaza: A Call for Ceasefires
Addressing the Ukraine crisis, Wang reaffirmed China’s neutral mediation role: ‘We’re not picking sides – we’re choosing peace.’ On Gaza, he stressed urgent humanitarian needs and pushed for a two-state solution, declaring: ‘Every rocket fired drowns out voices for dialogue.’ 🕊️
🤝 US Relations & Global Partnerships
Wang extended an olive branch to America’s next administration, urging ‘stable, healthy’ ties despite recent tensions. He also pledged to deepen strategic cooperation with Russia and foster EU relations built on mutual benefit – think less zero-sum game, more group project energy. 📈
