China's Wang Yi urges Europe to reject rivalry at Munich talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the Munich Security Conference this week. During his visit, he held talks with several European leaders and stressed the importance of cooperation over rivalry. His meetings included discussions on global governance and the role of major nations in upholding multilateralism. Wang Yi met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. These talks took place on the sidelines of the conference, where he reinforced China’s stance on international relations.
In his remarks, Wang Yi described China and Europe as partners rather than rivals. He rejected the label of 'systemic rivals' and argued that differences between the two sides should not lead to confrontation. Instead, he called for greater dialogue and mutual respect. The minister also criticised recent trends in global politics. He warned against the 'law of the jungle' and unilateral actions by powerful nations. According to him, the concentration of power in the hands of a few countries has faced widespread opposition. Wang Yi urged major nations to set an example by embracing multilateralism. He emphasised the need to strengthen the United Nations system and ensure fairer global governance. His comments reaffirmed China’s long-standing support for international cooperation and collective problem-solving.
Wang Yi’s visit to Munich highlighted China’s push for a more balanced global order. His meetings with European leaders underscored shared challenges and the need for collaboration. The discussions also signalled China’s continued advocacy for multilateral institutions in addressing worldwide issues.
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