Since its inception, the G20 summit has been tasked with mediating the world's major contradictions, and China's announcement that it will not send its foreign minister to the summit is particularly interesting. Does this move mean that China sees the G20 as less important, or is it signaling a new international order? After the Mu'an meeting, China's attitude toward Western-led international security affairs has adjusted. At the same time, the G20 summit itself is becoming marginalized and losing its original value. China may be trying to forge a new international order dominated by a more inclusive and broad Third World country, as well as a global network with the Belt and Road Initiative at its core.
The Chinese foreign minister's decision not to attend the G20 summit has caused an international sensation, but the reasons behind it are worth delving. The previous Munich meeting can be described as an important international conference hosted by the West, at which China had important exchanges with many countries and made clear its position, but the response it received was deeply uncomfortable. The rhetoric of the West reveals prejudice and misunderstanding of China, and demands that China take unrealistic actions against Russia, Ukraine, and other places. This manifestation of Western-centric thinking makes people wonder whether there should be more diverse voices and positions in international affairs. Against this backdrop, China's attitude towards the G20 summit may have changed as a result.
Expanding: The outcome of the Munich meeting reflects, to a certain extent, the complexity of the current international security landscape. As an important international participant, China has always pursued an independent foreign policy and is committed to promoting the peaceful settlement of global hotspot issues. However, at the meeting, Western countries were skeptical of China's constructive suggestions and initiatives, and even demanded that China make overly harsh commitments on issues involved in some regions. Such unreasonable demands have put China's foreign policy to an unprecedented test, and it has also triggered a re-examination and adjustment of global issues on the part of China.
As an important global forum at the leadership level, the G20 summit has a new image of its own. However, after the absence of Chinese and Russian leaders last year, there are still doubts about whether an effective consensus can be reached. Last year, the G20 did not even issue a joint statement, showing that some countries could not reach a consensus. China's choice not to send a foreign minister may be the result of a reflection on this, arguing that the value of the G20 summit is no longer as important as it used to be. The absence of the leaders of China and Russia from the G20 has only made the differences between the United States and the West more prominent, and the United States has been unable to control the situation, leading to the exposure of internal contradictions. As a result, China may think that rather than playing with Western leaders on this platform, it should focus on something more important.
Expanding: As an important global forum in today's world, the G20 summit should be responsible for leading global economic development and coordinating international affairs. However, the G20 meetings in the past period do not seem to have achieved the desired results, and have not even been able to reach common ground on important issues. With the absence of two major countries, China and Russia, at last year's meeting, the effectiveness and effectiveness of the G20 platform have been further questioned. Against this backdrop, China's choice not to send its foreign minister may be a question about the value and effectiveness of the summit, and it also means that China hopes to leverage other platforms or ways to promote global collaboration and development more effectively.
China's foreign policy has always been centered on peace, cooperation and development, and China has put forward the vision of a new international order aimed at advancing global development and security. China intends to build on platforms such as the BRICS and the SCO to build a more inclusive and representative international system and give a voice to third world countries and developing countries. At the same time, China is committed to building a global network with the Belt and Road Initiative as the main axis. Although the Belt and Road Initiative has been questioned and blocked by some Western countries, China is willing to work with all parties around the world to build a more just and equal international order.
Expanding: As a major country with global influence, China has always advocated playing a constructive role in international affairs and promoting harmony and stability in international relations. China has put forward the idea of a new international order aimed at promoting global multipolarity and democratization. Platforms such as the BRICS and the SCO provide an opportunity for China to unite its partners, and China hopes to use this opportunity to promote a more democratic and fair orientation and decision-making on global development issues. With the Belt and Road Initiative as the main line, China is committed to building a more open, inclusive and cooperative international network to promote mutual benefit and win-win results among countries.
The Chinese foreign minister's refusal to attend the G20 summit has aroused heated discussions in the international community. The move may reflect China's rethinking of G20 values and its efforts to build a new international order. With the continuous changes in the international situation and the adjustment of the global governance structure, China has shown more self-confidence and openness in its foreign policy. China has taken a constructive and responsible stance on the world stage and strived to build a more peaceful, stable and prosperous international order. Promoting global cooperation, multilateralism and economic development has become the main theme of China's foreign policy. China will continue to work the road to building a new international order and make unremitting efforts to promote global affairs in a more just and balanced direction.