BEIJING – A meeting organized by the China Public Diplomatic Association (CPDA) in Beijing on Tuesday reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to the vision of a community with a common future for humanity and the China Public Diplomatic Association (CPDA) on Tuesday.
The event, held at the Xianhe Hall of Beijing International Club, brought together numerous international and domestic journalists and focused on “Chinese philosophy and the practice of neighbourhood diplomacy in a new era.”
Liang Jianjun, deputy director of the Asian Bureau of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave a thought-inspired speech.
He emphasized that China has submitted considerable importance in fostering relations with its neighbors.
“Neighbors are key elements to China’s development and prosperity, key to protecting international security and a top priority in China’s overall planning for global diplomacy.
They are also key to promoting the creation of communities that share a future for humanity,” said a senior foreign ministry official.
China promotes a vision of a shared future for humanity
Lian’s comments highlighted the Central Conference on the Central Conference related to neighbouring countries, held in Beijing from April 8th to 9th. The conference emphasized that China will “strengthen strategic trust with neighboring countries” in order to “strengthen strategic trust with neighboring countries” in order to “strengthen strategic trust with neighboring countries and jointly build a “five home” vision of “peace, prosperity, beauty, friendship.”
Addressing the conference, President Xi Jinping emphasized the creation of a community with a common future with China’s neighbors. This commitment was further strengthened last month with tours of three countries to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, reiterating the importance of cooperation and mutual development in the region.
XI also emphasizes that “China will work with other countries to build communities with a shared future for humanity around the world, to build partnerships around the world, to strengthen friendship and cooperation, and to explore new paths for the growth of state-state-state relationships based on mutual respect, equity, justice and two-way cooperation.”
Global South gives a stronger voice through BRICS and BRI
After his speech, Liang addressed a question from a reporter. I am an Iranian journalist and representative of the Tehran Times, I was one of the foreign media who had the opportunity to ask questions to officials from senior foreign ministries. I asked about the specific measures China has taken to enhance the expression and decision-making power of developing countries in global governance agencies.
Liang doubled President Xi’s call to build a multipolar world.
“President XI said we should build a fair, orderly, multipolar world, meaning we should not take away the “winner takes everything” scenario, big or small. Or we should not follow jungle laws that suppress strong inhibitions.
Liang pointed out that BRICS and The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are one of the mechanisms that have helped developing countries speak out on the global stage.
“The Global South has experienced collective upward and is bringing deep change in the global landscape. It has become an important force in fostering global change. Of course, we are members of the Global South and place great importance on working with other members. We aim to strengthen the voice and expression of other Global South members of the Global Forum and international organizations.”
He said, “BRICS has amplified the voices of developing countries on key topics such as climate change, trade, and more. After China proposed the BRI, more than 150 countries and international organizations have implemented over 3,100 projects.
Lean also warns that the multipolar world is “facing headwinds due to irrational conduct” in some countries, calling for support of UN authority.
He condemned unilateral measures and trade conflicts, highlighting China’s openness to resolve conflicts through dialogue, and firmly protecting its legitimate rights.
After returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump launched a trade war with China, imposing significant tariffs on China’s exports to the United States. China responded with retaliatory tariffs on US imports. China’s solid status, coupled with the negative impact of US tariffs on American consumers and farmers, has recently led to a break from the trade war.
China’s multilateral vision vs. America’s one-sided trend
Essentially, Liang’s remarks crystallize China’s diplomatic philosophy and reaffirm its commitment to a more equitable global order. China holds the position as a champion of comprehensive multilateralism, advocating for equal participation in international affairs, regardless of domestic size or influence. This approach has been demonstrated through its active role in the United Nations framework in favour of international law, promoting a balanced trading system and climate policy that is sensitive to the needs of developing countries, and through belt and road initiatives that promote shared development through infrastructure and cultural connections.
This contrasts with the one-sided trend in the United States that Washington historically prioritized strategic interests over institutional consensus, adopting unauthorized economic measures and military action, bypassing multilateral mechanisms where they are constrained by them.
China presents its model as providing an alternative paradigm centered on collective security and mutual development rather than zero-sum competition.