Key facts
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for greater representation of developing nations at the UN.
- Wang Yi urged parties to work towards a sustainable security architecture in the Middle East.
- China released a white paper outlining proposals for global governance reform.
- Wang Yi cited escalating political and economic disputes, referencing the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
- He emphasized the importance of upholding the UN's authority.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that emerging markets are underrepresented at the United Nations, whose authority is increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide. Speaking at a rare press briefing in Beijing to launch a white paper on global governance, Wang called for more voices from the Global South to be heard, asserting that all countries, regardless of size or development status, are equal members of the international community.
Wang described the current global situation as entering dangerous waters with hidden reefs and violent storms, citing deep-seated conflicts and the continuous emergence of 'black swan' and 'grey rhino' events. He referenced the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine without providing specific details. Wang also called for a firm commitment to a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to work towards building a "sustainable security architecture in the region." The white paper aims to build international consensus for more effective responses to global challenges, with Wang emphasizing that upholding the United Nations' authority and status is fundamental to this initiative.