China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has rejected the notion of "major power co-governance," asserting that global affairs should not be dictated by a select few nations. Speaking at a press conference during the Two Sessions, Wang warned against bypassing the United Nations (UN) through alternative mechanisms, a stance seen as a veiled criticism of recent U.S. initiatives.
Wang emphasized that China "will never follow the old path where a strong country inevitably seeks hegemony, nor does it subscribe to the logic of major power co-governance." He highlighted historical instances where rivalry among major powers led to suffering, advocating instead for an "equal and orderly multipolar world" where all nations abide by universally recognized rules, particularly the UN Charter.
China's top diplomat underscored the UN's central role in global governance, stating that attempts to sideline the multilateral system are unsustainable. He called for reforms to better represent developing countries and enhance the voice of the Global South. Wang also positioned China as a stabilizing force in Asia, rejecting comparisons with traditional major powers that carve out spheres of influence.