Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted the Foreign Ministry's 2026 New Year reception on Thursday, emphasizing the need for international cooperation amid rising global tensions. Speaking to diplomats and officials, Wang—a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee—warned that 'the world has become even more turbulent' this year, creating 'severe challenges to peace and development.'
🔊 'History has repeatedly shown that division and confrontation lead nowhere,' Wang declared, urging nations to 'pull together as passengers in the same boat.' His remarks highlighted China's push for multilateralism as geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainties dominate headlines.
🌏 The event, attended by representatives from over 100 countries and regions, underscored Beijing's diplomatic priorities for 2026. Analysts say the reception signals China's intent to position itself as a stabilizing force in an increasingly fragmented world.
