In speech at UN, Wang Yi positions China as global peacemaker, warns against countries inciting confrontation in Asia.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to burnish his country's credentials as a global peacemaker at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (Sept 28), calling for a cessation of fighting in the Middle East and touting Beijing's diplomatic efforts on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China reiterated on Saturday his country's commitment to playing a constructive role and engaging in mediation for peace, not exploiting volatile situations for "selfish gains".

Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China addresses the general debate of the UN General Assembly during its latest session

Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China reiterated on Saturday his country’s commitment to playing a constructive role and engaging in mediation for peace, not exploiting volatile situations for “selfish gains”.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the UN General Assembly ahead of the 75th anniversary of China's communist government. He emphasized non-expansion in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, underscored the importance of national sovereignty,

(240929) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York, Sept. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to burnish his country’s credentials as a global peacemaker at the United Nations General Assembly

By Simon Lewis and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to burnish his country's credentials as a global peacemaker at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday,