Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for greater effort in upholding and promoting the idea of building a community with a shared future for mankind and enhance China's international influence under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at the inaugural ceremony of the research center for the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, July 20, 2020. (Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry)

Wang made the remarks at the inaugural ceremony of the research center for the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy on Monday.

Wang described Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy as the fundamental guideline for China's diplomatic work as well as an epoch-making milestone in the diplomatic theory of New China.

Rather than taking the path towards hegemony, the thought guides China to share its achievements and experiences with people of the world, Wang noted, reiterating China's commitment to building a community with a shared future for humanity.

The idea, as pointed out by Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, reflects China's determination to contribute to the noble cause of peace and development for humankind as its commitment to the path of peaceful development.

In his speech, Wang also stressed that China would fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, remain committed to the path of peaceful development, and continue to advance international cooperation and communication to help the world better understand the thought.

According to Wang, the foreign ministry will also strive to promote the idea of building a new model of international relations featuring win-win cooperation and enhance China's influence by "telling China's story well."

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, adopted during the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in 2018, is recognized as a fundamental guideline for China's diplomatic work and is believed to navigate through the complex array of issues in today's world.

As Xi said during the meeting, China's foreign policy should be committed to national rejuvenation and the creation of a community with a shared future and stressed that China should help reform and improve the global governance system, and establish a better network between international partners.

According to Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, foreign affairs should be based around three different aspects.

First, gain an in-depth understanding of history in order to understand present global trends. Xi said we should not only look at the current international situation, but also look back on the past, sum up the laws of history, look to the future, and grasp the general trend of historical progress.

Second, focus on diplomatic efforts while not getting lost amid changes in the overall situation. Xi said that apart from seeing phenomena and details, we should also seize the essence of the situation and grasp the major parts of the principal contradictions.

Third, be aware of what role China is playing in global affairs. Xi pointed out that we should calmly analyze various international phenomena, and consider China's relations with the world. He emphasized the importance of figuring out China's status and role in the evolution of the world's structure and to scientifically formulate foreign policies.