China's view of a multipolar world

Abstract

The article examines the position and attitude of China to the multipolar world. The author emphasizes that a profound transformation of the entire system of international relations is currently taking place. World has entered a new period of upheaval and change. There are more and more global challenges and threats. Tendencies of unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism are increasingly manifesting themselves. Non-traditional security threats such as public health, terrorism, climate change and cybersecurity are also on the rise. The instability and uncertainty the world is facing is obvious. At the same time, the world’s multipolarity, economic globalization, social informatization and the diversification of civilizations continue to deepen, and the international community’s call for peace and development is growing stronger. Further, the author reveals in detail the position of China on how to respond to new challenges and changes taking place in the world, set out by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, who calls for peace-loving, striving for development and openness, cooperating with each other and not confronting and uniting. He also calls to be fair, not to intimidate anyone and not to engage in harassment. Much attention is given to the presentation of the views of Chinese researchers on the modern world order and on the role of China in international relations. Some scholars argue about the need to continuously increase the level of openness to the outside world through the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” and the deepening of strategic cooperation with developing countries. Others speak of the need to adhere to the democratization of international relations, oppose hegemonic powers and advocate for joint overcoming of global challenges and threats. Still others are about maintaining strategic resolve, promoting economic globalization and improving people’s living standards. The author comes to the conclusion that China is an active supporter of a multipolar world and is ready, together with other countries, to strengthen unity and cooperation, continue to improve the global governance system and jointly seek ways to solve global problems.