China's vision of world features multipolarity and globalization

For serious China watchers, the recent Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs was a study of great importance. A barometer of the country's foreign policy, the conference, the first in five years, reviewed the achievements made since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, counted the experiences gained over the past decade, and viewed the future as "a new stage where much more can be accomplished".

Emphasizing that the building of a community with a shared future for mankind is "the core tenet" of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, the readout of the conference highlights two key visions: "an equal and orderly multipolar world" and "a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization". The two visions offer a glimpse into the kind of world China hopes to help build.

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