Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed President Xi Jinping’s recent diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia as a cornerstone for fostering regional collaboration, emphasizing Beijing’s commitment to a “community with a shared future.” The remarks came during a press briefing on Friday, where Wang underscored the trip’s role in strengthening ties with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
“We’ve taken a significant step forward in building a community with a shared future with our neighboring countries,”</strong> said Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. He described Xi’s five-day visit, which concluded Friday, as a milestone in China’s 2023 diplomatic agenda, marking the president’s first overseas tour this year.
According to Wang, leaders across the three Southeast Asian nations responded with “positive attention” to China’s vision of shared regional development. The tour highlighted discussions on trade, infrastructure partnerships, and cultural exchanges, positioning China as a stabilizing force in Asia’s evolving geopolitical landscape. Analysts suggest the outreach could deepen economic integration and bolster investor confidence in ASEAN markets.
