Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at the Munich Security Conference, emphasized the necessity of a shift towards a multipolar world, highlighting structural changes in the international system.

Why it matters:
China is actively promoting a vision of a multipolar world, challenging the current U.S.-dominated international order.

The big picture:
China's approach has led to challenges against the United States in East Asia and other regions of shared influence.

As global dynamics evolve, the call for multipolarity reflects a broader trend of shifting power balances, with China positioning itself as a stabilizing force in this new multilateral framework.

What he's saying:
Wang stated, “Multipolarity is a historical trend and an inevitable process,” asserting that China will play a constructive role in this new order.

He emphasized that no country should dominate others and that all nations should have equal rights and opportunities.

Key points:

  • Need for adherence to global rules for stability and criticized double standards.
  • A stronger role of the UN in crisis resolution.
  • Condemnation of protectionism.
  • China's contributions to the global economy
  • Beijing's readiness for collaboration through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative.

Go deeper:
Wang's emphasis on Europe as a partner rather than a rival reflects China's strategic approach to international relations, aiming to foster collaboration in a multipolar world that is not only a historical necessity but has also become a new reality.

 

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Zohre Khazaee