Posters: Making united efforts from generation to generation to realize the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2026.

Here are the highlights:

Wang Yi said, as the world's most important force for peace, for stability and for justice, we have full confidence in the future of humanity. We stand ready to work with all like-minded countries to pursue the noble goal of building a community with a shared future for humanity, and write new chapters of peace, development and win-win cooperation for our times.

Wang Yi said, this year is the APEC China Year. We will host APEC for the third time. From Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014 to Shenzhen this year, APEC in the past 25 years has experienced ups and downs in regional cooperation and witnessed China’s unwavering commitment to growing together with the Asia Pacific.

Wang Yi pointed out, to be a good host, China will focus on one central objective throughout the whole year, that is, to translate the goal of building an Asia Pacific community into action and turn its blueprint into reality. Decades have passed since the concept of Asia Pacific community was first put forward. This idea must not stay on paper or remain just a vision. We hope to find an answer in Shenzhen that delivers broad consensus, clear priorities and workable steps, so that people in the region can associate with and get into action in building an Asia Pacific community.

Wang Yi said, a key factor underpinning peace and stability in the region is China’s steadfast commitment to the policy on fostering an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood, to the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, to the vision of shared future for humanity, and to open regionalism and true multilateralism.

Wang Yi stressed that China’s heart is with the Global South; China’s root is in the Global South. We are ready to join hands with other Global South countries to journey on toward modernization and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Wang Yi pointed out, China-LAC cooperation is about the mutual help and support between Global South countries. Looking back, China-LAC relations grew significantly in the past 50-plus years. The key lies in the fact that China always respects Latin American people and commits to equal treatment and mutual benefit with LAC countries. We never engage in geopolitical schemes, nor interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, nor ask others to pick sides. At last year’s Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, we jointly launched five programs for solidarity, development, civilization, peace, and people-to-people bonds, drawing a blueprint for China and LAC countries’ joint march toward modernization.

Wang Yi stressed that cooperation between China and LAC countries does not target any third party and should not be subject to interference by any third party. We have great confidence in the future of China-LAC relations. No matter how the situation evolves, China stands ready to work with LAC countries toward building a China-LAC community with a shared future, and spreading the benefits of our comprehensive cooperative partnership to more people on both sides.

Wang Yi noted, this year, China-Africa relations will see many new developments: First, fresh steps in building the China-Africa community with a shared future. We will host multiple African leaders to strengthen mutual support as all-weather partners and write a new chapter of our shared journey. Second, full implementation of zero-tariff access for 100 percent of African imports as from May 1. As part of China’s commitment to high-standard opening up, we are removing tariffs completely to boost trade, multiply benefits for the people, and help Africa access the enormous opportunities of the Chinese market. Third, the nearly 600 exciting events to take place under the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. We are always ready to work with our African brothers and sisters to draw inspiration from our civilizational heritages, forge a stronger bond between our people, and carry forward our friendship for many, many generations to come.

Wang Yi stressed that the future of humanity is bright, but it will not dawn on its own. Building a community with a shared future for humanity is both a beautiful vision and a historic process. It requires the united efforts of many generations. China will press ahead with conviction and concrete steps, and work with any and all to make it a reality.