Summary of Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Speech at Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC 2025):
In a world marked by turbulence and transformation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China’s vision for an equal and orderly multi-polar world. He outlined four key principles to guide global cooperation:
- Advocate Equal Treatment: Wang Yi stressed the importance of equality among nations, regardless of size, and called for greater representation of developing countries in the international system. He highlighted the need to move beyond historical inequalities and embrace democracy in international relations.
- Respect International Rule of Law: Upholding the UN Charter and international law is essential for stability. Wang Yi criticized double standards and the “law of the jungle,” urging major powers to lead by example in respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, including China’s reunification.
- Practice Multilateralism: In the face of global challenges, Wang Yi called for strengthened multilateral cooperation under the UN framework. He reiterated China’s commitment to true multilateralism, climate action, and global governance initiatives like the Belt and Road and Global Development Initiative.
- Pursue Openness and Mutual Benefit: Rejecting protectionism, Wang Yi advocated for inclusive economic globalization. He highlighted China’s role as a global economic enabler, contributing nearly 30% of world growth in 2024, and expressed willingness to collaborate with the EU on shared development strategies.
Wang Yi concluded by reaffirming China’s partnership with Europe, marking the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, and calling for joint efforts to build a future of peace, security, and prosperity.
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