Wang Yi says China is a key factor underpinning peace in the region

2026-03-09 - 10:13

BEIJING — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing plays an important role in maintaining peace and stability in Asia, highlighting the country’s long-standing policy of fostering friendly relations with neighboring states. Speaking on March 8, Wang said China places neighboring countries high on its diplomatic agenda. He referred to the principle of “amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness,” proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the foundation of China’s neighborhood diplomacy. Wang noted that despite global turbulence, Asia has maintained overall stability and rapid economic growth. He said the region contributed more than 60 percent of global growth over the past year, which he described as the result of joint efforts by China and its neighbors. While acknowledging political changes and historical issues among countries in the region, Wang said the broader trend of good-neighborly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation remains unchanged. He added that a key factor underpinning peace and stability in the region is China’s commitment to fostering an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood, guided by the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, as well as support for open regionalism and multilateral cooperation. Wang said China is “an anchor for regional security, an engine for development and prosperity, and a champion of the shared values of Asian countries.”