Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscored the importance of international cooperation during the Foreign Ministry's 2026 New Year reception held Thursday in Beijing. The event comes as global leaders grapple with heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
"History has repeatedly shown that division and confrontation lead nowhere," said Wang, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. "The right choice is for all countries to pull together as passengers in the same boat."
The reception brought together diplomats and representatives from various countries and regions, reflecting China's continued emphasis on multilateral engagement. Wang's remarks highlighted Beijing's current foreign policy priorities as the international community faces what he described as "severe challenges to peace and development."
Analysts suggest the speech signals China's intent to position itself as a stabilizing force amid what many observers consider the most complex global landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic.
