China reaffirmed its position as a leading advocate for global multipolarization during a Foreign Ministry briefing Tuesday, framing the shift toward a decentralized power structure as an irreversible force driving modern geopolitics. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun cited new findings from the Munich Security Conference revealing broad public support in China for multipolar systems, which 78% of Chinese respondents associate with increased global stability.
A World Redefining Power Dynamics
The Munich report highlights China's pivotal role in shaping what it calls an \"equal and orderly multipolar world,\" with Guo emphasizing Beijing's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and UN Charter principles. The spokesperson noted that 42 emerging economies now account for over 40% of global GDP, underscoring the practical realities driving decentralization.
Economic Engine Meets Global Vision
While championing institutional reforms, China continues leveraging its economic might as a stabilization tool. Contributing 30% of recent global growth through initiatives like the Digital Silk Road and expanded manufacturing partnerships, the nation is simultaneously advancing high-level trade liberalization. \"Our $18 trillion economy remains open for collaboration,\" Guo stated, referencing China's 6.3% YoY increase in cross-border tech partnerships.
The Cooperation Imperative
With conflicts in multiple regions threatening supply chains, Guo stressed that \"no single nation can solve transnational challenges alone.\" The comments come as BRICS+ membership applications surge 200% since 2022, signaling growing momentum for alternative governance frameworks. China has mediated 15 international disputes this year alone through its new Global Security Initiative framework.
As tectonic shifts reshape global hierarchies, Beijing positions itself as both architect and beneficiary of a world where, as Guo phrased it, \"diversity becomes humanity's greatest strategic asset.\"
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