Xi Jinping: The world today is plunged into chaos

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the world is currently mired in chaos and facing a struggle between justice and power.

During a meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, both sides addressed the complex and volatile international situation.

"Xi Jinping emphasized that the world today is mired in chaos and faces a struggle between justice and power. The way a nation treats international law and the international order reflects its worldview, its concept of order, its values, and its sense of responsibility," he asserted, as quoted in a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Defending genuine multilateralism

The Chinese head of state urged both nations to strengthen communication, consolidate mutual trust, and cooperate closely to oppose the global backsliding towards the law of the jungle and jointly uphold genuine multilateralism.

Furthermore, to maintain the international system with the United Nations as its central axis and the world order based on international law, to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world, inclusive economic globalization and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

A strategically sound relationship

Xi also expressed that relations between Beijing and Madrid have maintained steady development, forging a strategically sound relationship, and stressed the importance of making sound decisions based on common interests.

"Events have shown that deepening cooperation benefits both peoples, aligns with current trends, and strengthens mutual capacity and trust to pursue independent paths. Both sides should prioritize the development of China-Spain relations in their respective foreign policies and support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity," he said.

He also stated that the two countries should jointly promote innovative development, strengthen cooperation in trade, renewable energy and the smart economy, foster cultural, educational, scientific research and sports exchanges, and promote a comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve better results and greater benefits for their people.

Strengthening bilateral relations

For his part, Sánchez highlighted that Chinese investment and cooperation in Spain have significantly boosted the country's economic development.

He affirmed that Spain firmly adheres to the one China principle, values the Asian country's position as a great power, and is committed to developing a strong strategic partnership between Madrid and Beijing.

He asserted that Spain aspires to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy and other areas, as well as to promote cultural exchanges.

Regarding the complex and challenging international situation, he stated that only through multilateralism and the promotion of a multipolar world can lasting peace for humanity be achieved.

He expressed support for the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi, and stressed his willingness to maintain close communication and cooperation with China to jointly address the challenges of international geopolitics, trade protectionism and climate change, and uphold international law and multilateralism.