China Calls For Collective Efforts To Protect Global South Against Hegemony

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that his country will continue to support the interest of the global South, stressing that the collective rise of the Global South is the distinct hallmark of the great transformation unfolding in the world.

The Chinese Foreign Minister said this at a press conference on Sunday in response to a question. He said that over the past 40 years, the South’s share of the global economy has grown from 24 percent to over 40 percent.

He added that it has become a key driver of multipolarity in the world in a world where hegemonism and power politics are asserting themselves and dealing a heavy blow to the international order.

He urged the Global South countries to increase communication and coordination, jointly defend their legitimate rights and interests, and work together to expand the space for independent development.

Wang Yi pointed out that the Global South is an emerging, positive force for good on the international stage.

“In a changing and more turbulent world, we should forge greater confidence and unity, pull together and jointly champion peace, development, cooperation and win-win outcomes. We should make good use of important platforms, such as the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Group of 77 and China, to speak up for peace and empower development,” he said.

Wang Yi said multilateralism is vital for Global South countries, stressing that “we should encourage the international community to practice true multilateralism and uphold the U.N.-centred international system. We must always ensure that world affairs are discussed and handled by all nations, and international rules formulated by all countries.”

He said further that the Global South needs an open and cooperative international environment for development, adding that the group must advocate a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation, foster an open world economy, firmly uphold the multilateral trading system, and promote openness to share opportunities and achieve win-win outcomes.

Wang Yi stressed that China’s heart is with the Global South and China’s root is in the Global South. “We are ready to join hands with other Global South countries to journey on toward modernization and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity,” he added.