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As the world closed the chapter on 2025, international politics stood at a delicate crossroads. Conflicts persisted, economic recovery remained uneven, and trust among major powers was fragile. Against this backdrop, China’s diplomacy in 2025 demonstrated steadiness, clarity of purpose, and a strong commitment to global peace and shared development. At the Symposium on the International Situation and China’s Foreign Relations held in Beijing on December 30, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi offered a comprehensive review of China’s diplomatic achievements in 2025 and outlined clear priorities for 2026. His remarks reflected not only China’s growing confidence but also its consistent message: cooperation over confrontation, dialogue over division, and development over dominance.
A Year of Proactive and Responsible Diplomacy
In 2025, China’s diplomacy was marked by continuity and innovation. Faced with a complex global environment—characterised by geopolitical rivalries, regional conflicts, climate challenges, and protectionist tendencies—China chose a path of constructive engagement. Rather than retreating inward or aligning with bloc politics, Beijing actively expanded diplomatic outreach, strengthened partnerships, and promoted multilateralism.
One of China’s major diplomatic achievements in 2025 was its sustained commitment to major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. This approach emphasises responsibility, inclusiveness, and long-term stability. China maintained stable relations with key global players while deepening ties with developing countries, especially in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. High-level exchanges, strategic dialogues, and economic cooperation agreements throughout the year reinforced China’s image as a reliable and predictable partner.
China also played a visible role in de-escalation and mediation efforts in several regional hotspots. While not always in the spotlight, Chinese diplomacy worked quietly to encourage dialogue, humanitarian pauses, and political solutions. This patient, non-intrusive style—rooted in respect for sovereignty and non-interference—has become a hallmark of China’s soft power.
Shaping a Stable Framework with the United States
Relations between China and the United States remained one of the most consequential aspects of global diplomacy in 2025. Amid fluctuations and disagreements, China consistently advocated for a rational and stable relationship. As Wang Yi emphasised, China remains committed to shaping a new model of positive engagement with the United States based on three core principles: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Throughout 2025, China sent a clear message: competition should not mean confrontation, and differences should not lead to conflict. Beijing supported dialogue mechanisms, crisis communication, and people-to-people exchanges. This approach helped prevent relations from sliding into outright confrontation, despite pressures from domestic politics and external factors.
China’s position resonated with many in the international community who seek predictability between the world’s two largest economies. By emphasising rules-based interaction and respect for each other’s core interests, China projected maturity and strategic patience—qualities essential for global stability.
Championing the Global South
Perhaps the most defining feature of China’s diplomacy in 2025 was its deepening engagement with the Global South. Protecting the legitimate interests of developing countries, promoting inclusive growth, and defending free trade were central themes throughout the year.
China strengthened South-South cooperation through infrastructure investment, development financing, technology transfer, and capacity-building programs. Initiatives aligned with the Belt and Road cooperation framework continued to deliver tangible benefits, particularly in energy, transport, digital connectivity, and public health. Importantly, China emphasised high-quality, green, and people-centred development, responding to evolving needs and global sustainability goals.
In multilateral forums, China consistently voiced concerns of developing nations, advocating for a more just international economic order. Whether on debt relief, climate finance, or reform of global governance institutions, China positioned itself as a bridge between the developed and developing worlds. This role significantly enhanced China’s moral authority and soft power.
Defending Multilateralism and Free Trade
At a time when unilateralism and protectionism still threatened global recovery, China remained a firm defender of multilateralism. In 2025, China actively supported the United Nations-centred international system and worked within platforms such as the G20, BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and APEC.
China’s advocacy for free trade and open markets was particularly notable. By promoting regional economic integration and opposing decoupling, China helped stabilise global supply chains and restore business confidence. Its consistent message—that globalisation should be inclusive and beneficial to all—found broad support, especially among emerging economies.
Clear Principles on Core Interests
On issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity, China’s diplomacy in 2025 was firm yet composed. Addressing the Taiwan question, Wang Yi reiterated three “musts”: safeguarding national sovereignty, opposing external interference, and advancing national reunification. China made it clear that any attempt to challenge the one-China principle or block reunification is destined to fail.
By linking the Taiwan issue to the broader historical context of World War II and the post-war international order, China underscored that its position is grounded in international law and historical consensus. This principled stance reinforced China’s credibility and sent a strong signal against revisionism and selective interpretation of history.
Priorities for 2026: Continuity with New Momentum
Looking ahead to 2026, China’s diplomatic priorities reflect both continuity and adaptation. Building on the achievements of 2025, China aims to further expand its role as a stabilising force in an uncertain world.
First, China will continue to promote major-country relations based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation. This includes managing relations with the United States responsibly, strengthening ties with Europe, and deepening strategic coordination with neighbouring countries.
Second, protecting the interests of the Global South will remain a top priority. China plans to enhance development cooperation, support industrialisation, and advocate for fairer global governance. Climate change, food security, and digital inclusion are expected to feature prominently in China’s diplomatic agenda.
Third, China will intensify efforts to promote peace and dialogue in conflict-prone regions. By encouraging political solutions and opposing the use of force, China aims to reduce tensions and create space for development.
Finally, China will continue to tell its story to the world with confidence and openness. Cultural exchanges, educational cooperation, and people-to-people connectivity will further enhance mutual understanding and trust.
A Steady Hand in a Changing World
China’s diplomacy in 2025 demonstrated that influence does not require coercion, and leadership does not demand confrontation. Through calm engagement, principled positions, and a focus on shared development, China contributed meaningfully to global peace, stability, and prosperity.
As 2026 begins, China’s diplomatic vision remains optimistic yet realistic. It recognises challenges but believes in cooperation. It acknowledges differences but seeks common ground. In a world longing for stability and fairness, China’s steady, inclusive, and development-oriented diplomacy offers not just a national strategy but a global public good.
2025年的中国外交：成就、信心和前进道路
随着世界为2025年画上句号，国际政治正站在一个微妙的十字路口。冲突持续，经济复苏仍不平衡，大国之间的信任脆弱。在这样的大背景下，2025年的中国外交展现了坚定、明确的方向，展现了对维护世界和平、促进共同发展的坚定承诺。12月30日，在北京举行的国际形势与中国对外关系研讨会上，中国最高外交官王毅全面回顾了2025年中国外交的成就，并明确了2026年的工作重点。他的讲话不仅反映了中国日益增强的信心，也反映了中国一贯的信息：合作而不是对抗，对话而不是分裂，发展而不是支配。
积极负责任外交之年
2025年，中国外交是延续和创新的一年。面对以地缘政治对抗、地区冲突、气候挑战和保护主义倾向为特征的复杂全球环境，中国选择了一条建设性接触的道路。北京没有向内退缩或与集团政治结盟，而是积极扩大外交联系，加强伙伴关系，促进多边主义。
坚持中国特色大国外交是2025年中国外交的一大成就。这一方针强调责任、包容和长期稳定。中国同世界主要国家保持稳定关系，深化同发展中国家特别是亚、非、拉美、中东国家的关系。全年的高层交往、战略对话和经济合作协议，巩固了中国作为可靠和可预测伙伴的形象。
中国还在一些地区热点问题的缓和和斡旋中发挥了明显作用。虽然并不总是在聚光灯下，但中国的外交工作低调地鼓励对话，人道主义暂停和政治解决方案。这种耐心、不干涉的风格——植根于对主权和不干涉的尊重——已经成为中国软实力的标志。
与美国构建稳定框架
中美关系仍然是2025年全球外交中最重要的方面之一。面对波动和分歧，中国始终主张理性稳定的中美关系。正如王毅所强调的，中方将继续致力于在相互尊重、和平共处、合作共赢三大核心原则基础上，与美国构建积极交往的新模式。
整个2025年，中国发出了一个明确的信息：竞争不等于对抗，分歧不导致冲突。支持对话机制、危机沟通和人文交流。尽管有来自国内政治和外部因素的压力，这种做法有助于防止两国关系滑向彻底对抗。
中国的立场引起了国际社会许多人的共鸣，他们希望在世界最大的两个经济体之间寻求可预测性。通过强调基于规则的互动和对彼此核心利益的尊重，中国展现了对全球稳定至关重要的成熟和战略耐心。
支持全球南方
2025年中国外交最显著的特征或许是深化与全球南方国家的接触。保护发展中国家的正当利益，促进包容性增长，捍卫自由贸易是全年的中心主题。
通过基础设施投资、发展融资、技术转让、能力建设等项目加强南南合作。与“一带一路”合作框架相契合的倡议继续取得实实在在的成果，特别是在能源、交通、数字互联互通、公共卫生等领域。重要的是，中国强调高质量、绿色和以人民为中心的发展，以适应不断变化的需求和全球可持续发展目标。
在多边论坛上，中国一贯表达发展中国家的关切，倡导建立更加公正的国际经济秩序。无论是在债务减免、气候融资还是全球治理机构改革方面，中国都将自己定位为发达国家和发展中国家之间的桥梁。这一角色显著提升了中国的道德权威和软实力。
捍卫多边主义和自由贸易
在单边主义和保护主义威胁世界经济复苏的背景下，中国始终坚定维护多边主义。2025年，中国积极支持以联合国为核心的国际体系，在二十国集团、金砖国家、上海合作组织、亚太经合组织等平台开展工作。
中国对自由贸易和开放市场的倡导尤其引人注目。中国推动区域经济一体化，反对脱钩，稳定了全球供应链，恢复了商业信心。它始终如一的信息——全球化应该是包容的，对所有人都有利——得到了广泛的支持，尤其是在新兴经济体中。
明确核心利益原则
在主权和领土完整问题上，2025年的中国外交是坚定而沉着的。在谈到台湾问题时，王毅重申了三个“必须”：维护国家主权、反对外来干涉、推进国家统一。中方明确表示，任何挑战一个中国原则、阻挠统一的企图都是注定要失败的。
通过将台湾问题与二战和战后国际秩序这一更广泛的历史背景联系起来，中国强调其立场是建立在国际法和历史共识的基础上的。这一原则立场增强了中国的公信力，发出了反对修正主义和选择性解释历史的强烈信号。
2026年的优先事项：延续新势头
展望2026年，中国外交工作重点既有连续性，也有适应性。在2025年成就的基础上，中国的目标是在不确定的世界中进一步发挥稳定力量的作用。
第一，坚持推进相互尊重、合作共赢的大国关系。这包括负责任地处理与美国的关系，加强与欧洲的关系，深化与邻国的战略协调。
第二，维护发展中国家利益仍将是重中之重。中国将加强发展合作，支持工业化，倡导更加公平的全球治理。预计气候变化、粮食安全和数字包容将成为中国外交议程的重要议题。
第三，中国将加大在冲突多发地区促进和平对话的力度。中国主张政治解决，反对使用武力，目的是缓和紧张局势，为发展创造空间。
最后，中国将继续以自信和开放的姿态向世界讲述中国故事。人文交流、教育合作、民心相通将进一步增进相互了解和信任。
在变化的世界里稳扎稳打
2025年的中国外交表明，影响力不需要胁迫，领导力不需要对抗。通过冷静接触、坚持原则立场和注重共同发展，中国为世界和平、稳定与繁荣作出了有意义的贡献。
进入2026年，中国的外交愿景依然乐观而现实。它承认挑战，但相信合作。它承认差异，但寻求共同点。在一个渴望稳定、渴望公平的世界，中国稳健、包容、发展的外交不仅是一项国家战略，也是一项全球公共产品。
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