Hold high the banner of building a community with a shared future for mankind: Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reflected on General Secretary Xi Jinping's remarks, noting that building a community with a shared future for mankind is a noble goal, one that requires the sustained efforts of successive generations, passing the baton from one generation to the next.

China is ready to rise to this historical mission with all countries, and work tirelessly and courageously together for the realization of this lofty goal, according to Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Looking into the future, he affirmed that facing the new circumstances and new tasks, China's diplomatic service will continue to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy in particular, hold high the banner of building a community with a shared future for mankind, continue to navigate the currents of history, champion justice, and follow the righteous path, and make even greater contributions to the cause of peace and progress of humanity.

Following is the highlight of Wang Yi's signed article titled "Holding High the Banner of Building a Community with a Shared Future For Mankind and Striving for Greater Achievements In Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics" on Qiushi Journal, No. 02, 2025.

China is ready to work with all countries to consolidate the foundation for world peace. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China will join forces with all parties to promote a correct view of World War II history and safeguard the hard-won fruits of victory that our forebears have sacrificed their lives for. We will actively implement the GSI, apply the Chinese approach to resolving hotspot issues, and continue China’s constructive role in facilitating the political settlement of hotspot issues.

China is ready to work with all countries to sing the chorus of open development. We will resolutely expand high-standard opening up, deliver on the eight major steps under high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and leverage the positive role of platforms such as the Boao Forum for Asia, the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, and the China International Import Expo. Through these efforts, China will continuously provide new opportunities for global development through achievements in Chinese modernization. We will also advance the building of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, uphold the global free trade system, and safeguard the stability and smooth operation of the global industrial and supply chains. We will actively implement the GDI to promote common development and prosperity of all countries.

China is ready to work with all countries to expand the ranks of those supporting friendship and cooperation. We will promote coordination and positive interactions among major countries, strive for the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations, consolidate China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, and guide a steady progress in China-EU relations toward independence, mutual success and benefit to the world. We will deepen friendship, mutual trust and convergence of interests with neighboring countries, implement the ten partnership actions for modernization with Africa, advance the “five cooperation frameworks” under China-Arab cooperation at a faster pace, and use the 10th anniversary of the China-CELAC Forum to open up a new chapter of cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries.

China is ready to work with all countries to put our belief in multilateralism into action. We will join all parties in reaffirming the founding purposes and mission of the U.N., firmly safeguard the authority and role of the U.N., and advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. We will meticulously plan the China Year of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to elevate regional cooperation to a new level. We also support Brazil and South Africa in hosting the BRICS Summit and the G20 Summit, to amplify the voice of the Global South and provide more public goods for the world.

China is ready to work with all countries to build bridges for communication. We will host the 9th Asian Winter Games at a high standard, and let the world experience the vibrance of a diverse China through ice and snow sports. We will continue to facilitate visits to China, and expand the two-way exchanges between the Chinese people and people elsewhere. We will promote the common values of humanity, implement the GCI, and foster closer bonds and better understanding among people of all countries.