제목: A Steadfast Constructive Force in a Changing World (Keynote Speech)
행사명: 61st Munich Security Conference
일시: February 14, 2025
연사: H.E. Wang Yi
단어 수: 758 (편집본)(주로 중국 상황 관련 내용 삭제)
공식 영문번역본: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202502/1328482.shtml
영어통역 링크(BR24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq0i__If120
영어통역 및 전사본 링크(DW news): https://www.pekingnology.com/p/wang-yi-at-munich-security-conference
[글로서리]
| # | 영어 | 한국어 | 기타 |
| 1 | Munich Security Report | 뮌헨안보보고서 | |
| 2 | Westlessness | 웨스틀리스니스(음차), 서방위축, 비(非)서방화, 서구다움의 상실 | 2020 보고서에서 다뤄진 바 있음. 2026 보고서는 더 나아가 국제질서의 파괴 국면(under destruction)을 주제로 함. (https://record2142.tistory.com/978) |
| 3 | edifice | 체제, 건축물 | 1. (크고 인상적인) 건축물 2. 건물 사상·제도의 '조직, 체계' |
| 4 | extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits | 광범위한 협의와 공동 기여를 통한 호혜 | 중국의 일대일로 이니셔티브의 원칙인 공상공건공향(共商共建共享: 함께 논의하고 건설하며 공유한다)과 일맥상통하는 내용 |
| 5 | small yard with high fences | ‘마당은 작게, 담장은 높게’ | 미국이 대중 수출 통제에 쓰는 오랜 비유 |
[편집본]
The world we live in is an increasing mix of turbulence and transformation.
Many people are asking the same question: Where is it headed?
If I may borrow the theme of this year's Munich Security Report, it is headed toward multipolarization.
When the United Nations was founded 80 years ago, it had only 51 member states; today, 193 countries ride in the same big boat.
A multipolar world is not only a historical inevitability; it is also becoming a reality.
Will multipolarity bring chaos, conflict and confrontation?
Does it mean domination by major countries and the strong bullying the weak?
China's answer is, we should work for an equal and orderly multipolar world.
China will surely be a factor of certainty in this multipolar system, and strive to be a steadfast constructive force in a changing world.
Here, I want to make four points.
First, it is important to advocate equal treatment.
Rivalry between big powers had brought disaster to humanity, as evidenced by the lessons of the two world wars in the not-so-distant past.
Whether it is the colonial system or the core-periphery structure, unequal orders are bound to meet their demise.
Independence and autonomy is sought across the world, and greater democracy in international relations is unstoppable.
Equal rights, equal opportunities and equal rules should become the basic principles of a multipolar world.
It is in this principle that China advocates equality among all countries regardless of size, and calls for increasing the representation and say of developing countries in the international system.
This will not lead to "Westlessness," but will deliver more positive-sum results to the world.
The Munich Security Conference has invited more participants from Global South countries in recent years.
This is a wise thing to do.
Every country should have their voice heard.
Every country should be able to find their place and play their role in a multipolar paradigm.
Second, it is important to respect international rule of law.
As an old Chinese saying goes, circles and squares cannot be drawn without compasses and rulers, which means nothing can be accomplished without following norms and standards.
The purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter provide fundamental guidance for handling international relations.
They are also an important cornerstone of a multipolar world.
The world today is witnessing incessant chaos and confusion, and one important reason is that some countries believe might makes right and have opened a Pandora's box marked the law of the jungle.
In reality, all countries, regardless of size or strength, are stakeholders in international rule of law.
Without norms and standards, one may be at the table yesterday but end up on the menu tomorrow.
Major countries must take the lead in honoring their words and upholding rule of law, and must not say one thing but do another, or engage in zero-sum game.
Third, it is important to practice multilateralism.
In the face of emerging global challenges, no country can stay unaffected, and the "we first" approach in international relations only leads to a lose-lose result.
The U.N. is at the core of practicing multilateralism and advancing global governance.
This edifice has shielded all countries from wind and rain for nearly 80 years, and is all the more needed in the multipolar world of the future.
We should cement its foundation, rather than destroy its pillars.
We should take up our responsibilities on governing global issues, rather than seek self-interests only.
We should tackle common challenges in solidarity, rather than resort to bloc confrontation.
It is from this understanding that China upholds true multilateralism and advocates the vision on global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit.
Fourth, it is important to pursue openness and mutual benefit.
Development holds the key to addressing various problems.
The multipolar world should be one where all countries develop together.
Protectionism offers no way out, and arbitrary tariffs produce no winners.
Decoupling deprives one of opportunities, and a "small yard with high fences" only ends up constraining oneself.
It is important to pursue open cooperation, and support an equal and orderly multipolar world with a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Friends,
China has always seen in Europe an important pole in the multipolar world.
The two sides are partners, not rivals.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations.
Taking this opportunity, China is willing to work with the European side to deepen strategic communication and mutually beneficial cooperation, and steer the world to a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress.
Thank you.