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.

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,

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

(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)

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”.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in New York City, the U.S. State Department said.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted China’s role as a global peace advocate at the United Nations General Assembly. He called for a ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasized China’s mediation efforts in Ukraine,

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

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