Photo taken on September 11, 2021 shows the "Belt and Road" International Pavilion at the 18th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region （XINHUA）

 

We need to foster an enabling environment for development. It is important that we follow true multilateralism, respect and support all countries' pursuit of development paths suited to their national conditions, build an open world economy, and increase the representation and voice of emerging markets and developing countries in global economic governance, with a view to making global development more balanced, coordinated and inclusive.

— Xi’s speech at the plenary session of the 25th St Petersburg International Economic Forum in virtual format upon invitation, June 17, 2022

 

• China's development will create broader space for China-EU cooperation. The two sides must, under the principle of mutual benefit and win-win,

further deepen green and digital partnerships as well as practical cooperation in various fields. The two sides need to continue upholding multilateralism and advancing major global agenda.

— Xi’s remarks at a virtual summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on March 8, 2022

• Countries around the world should uphold true multilateralism. We should remove barriers, not erect walls. We should open up, not close off. We should seek integration, not decoupling. This is the way to build an open world economy.

— Xi’s speech at the 2022 World Economic Forum virtual session, in Beijing on January 17, 2022

 

• In the world, there is only one international system, i.e. the international system with the United Nations at its core. There is only one international order, i.e. the international order underpinned by international law. There is only one set of rules, i.e. the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

— Xi’s statement at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2021

 

• We need to boost mutually beneficial cooperation, remove trade,investment and technology barriers, and promote inclusive development that delivers benefits to all.

— Xi’s speech at the 21st meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on September 17, 2021

 

• We need to promote the practice of true multilateralism, adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and safeguard the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law.

— Xi’s speech at the 13th BRICS summit via video link in Beijing on September 9, 2021

• China is ready to work with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, advocate trust and harmony, promote win-win cooperation, and march with firm steps toward the goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

— Xi’s speech at the opening ceremony of the plenary session of the sixth Eastern Economic Forum via video link on September 3, 2021

• As a participant, contributor and trailblazer in global ecological conservation, China is firmly committed to putting multilateralism into action and defending the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law so as to enhance global governance on the environment.

— Xi’s congratulatory letter to the World Environment Day events held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on June 5, 2021

 

• To build a community of life for man and nature, we must be committed to harmony between man and nature,green development, systemic governance,a people-centered approach,multilateralism, and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

— Xi’s speech at the Leaders Summit on Climate via video link from Beijing on April 22, 2021

 

• All countries should follow the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, uphold true multilateralism, and make the global governance system more fair and equitable.

— Xi’s keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 on April 20, 2021

 

• China opposes "vaccine nationalism" and a man-made vaccine divide, and is willing to work with the international community, including France and Germany, to ensure timely access to vaccines for the developing world.

— Xi’s speech at a video summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Beijing on April 16, 2021

 

• To uphold multilateralism in the 21st century, we should promote its fine tradition, take on new perspectives andlook to the future. We need to stand by the core values and basic principles of multilateralism. We also need to adapt to the changing international landscape and respond to global challenges as they arise. We need to reform and improve the global governance system on the basis of extensive consultation and consensus-building.

— Xi’s speech at the World Economic Forum Virtual Event of the Davos Agenda on January 25, 2021

 

• We should uphold multilateralism, pursue openness and inclusiveness, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and keep pace with the times.

— Xi said at the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit via video link on November 21, 2020

 

• We need to uphold multilateralism, oppose unilateralism, hegemony and power politics, and reject all forms of terrorism and acts of extreme violence.

— Xi’s speech via video at the third Paris Peace Forum on November 12, 2020

 

• We need to promote development through opening-up and deepen exchanges and cooperation among us.We need to “join hands” with each other instead of “letting go” of each other's hands. We need to “tear down walls,” notto “erect walls.” We need to stand firm against protectionism and unilateralism. We need to continually bring down trade barriers, optimize global value and supply chains, and jointly foster market demand.

— Xi’s speech at the opening ceremony of the Second China International Import Expo on November 5, 2019

 

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)