Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi took a firm stance against U.S. and Western sanctions targeting Belarus during a high-profile meeting in Astana this week. At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathering, Wang emphasized China's opposition to what he called \"illegal unilateral sanctions\" and reaffirmed support for Belarus' right to self-determination.
\"Mutual support isn't just about our shared interests—it's about defending fairness globally,\" Wang stated, highlighting plans to deepen Belt and Road cooperation and boost coordination in forums like the UN and BRICS. The meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik also saw pledges to strengthen political trust and economic ties, with Aleinik vowing continued support for China's positions on sensitive issues including Taiwan and the South China Sea.
The SCO summit, held in Kazakhstan's futuristic capital, served as a stage for this solidarity play. Analysts say the collaboration signals growing alignment among non-Western blocs in reshaping global economic and political narratives.
