China asserts itself as guarantor of global stability: "The world cannot return to being governed by the law of the jungle"

Amid a full-scale military escalation in the Middle East and weeks before a key summit in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, China's foreign minister Wang Yi used his annual National People's Congress press appearance to defend China's role as a guarantor of global stability and to call for restraint.

“Amidst a full-scale military escalation in the Middle East and just weeks before a key summit in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, used his annual press appearance to defend China’s role as a guarantor of global stability and to send a message of restraint”

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Wang urged an immediate ceasefire, saying "This was a war that should never have happened" and insisting that "all parties must return to the negotiating table as soon as possible and resolve their differences through equal dialogue."

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He invoked an old Chinese proverb — "Wars are sinister instruments that should not be used without a justified cause."

He said Beijing has committed this week to sending a special envoy to the Middle East, and the article does not specify the envoy's identity or mandate.

Wang framed China’s international position around five principles to guide management of the conflict.

He said national sovereignty should be respected and specifically mentioned Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

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He called for avoiding disproportionate use of force.

He advocated non-interference in internal affairs and used that point to level a veiled criticism of the United States.

He prioritized political solutions to crises.

He urged great powers to act responsibly.

The article notes Beijing’s close economic and strategic ties with Tehran as part of China’s Middle East posture.

It says Wang avoided openly aligning with the Iranian regime and instead described China as "the world’s most important force for peace, stability, and justice."

Wang adopted a deliberately moderate tone on relations with Washington ahead of President Donald Trump's planned trip to Beijing at the end of this month.

“Amidst a full-scale military escalation in the Middle East and just weeks before a key summit in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, used his annual press appearance to defend China’s role as a guarantor of global stability and to send a message of restraint”

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He said Beijing and Washington need to 'establish a positive atmosphere, properly manage their disputes, and eliminate unnecessary disruptions.'

The article notes the NPC foreign ministry press conference is one of the few annual moments when Beijing presents its worldview to foreign media.

It concludes that Wang’s remarks underscored the Xi Jinping regime’s goal to project China as a responsible power while navigating an increasingly fragmented world order.