At the high-stakes Munich Security Conference, former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying delivered a striking counter-narrative to growing geopolitical tensions: \"The U.S. has launched this strategic competition with China, but you don't hear China talking about accepting defining our relationship as competition.\"
Rethinking Great Power Dynamics
Fu framed China-U.S. relations as an opportunity for \"peaceful coexistence with mutual respect and win-win cooperation\" – a sharp contrast to Washington's recent moves to limit technology transfers and strengthen Asian military alliances. Her remarks come as global leaders increasingly debate whether the 21st century will be defined by confrontation or collaboration between major powers.
Young Leaders Take Note
The speech resonated with MSC's record 50% attendance of under-35 diplomats and policymakers. As climate challenges mount and AI governance debates intensify, Fu's emphasis on collaboration over containment aligns with Gen Z's preference for solutions-oriented geopolitics.
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