Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (AseanAll)  — On the afternoon of July 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.

Wang Yi noted that security is closely connected with development. The rapid development of the Asia-Pacific benefited from a generally peaceful and stable regional environment, which should be cherished all the more. The ARF is an important multilateral security platform in the Asia-Pacific region led by ASEAN, and it bears on significant responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability. The ASEAN Community Vision 2045 proposes revitalizing the ARF and enhancing confidence-building measures, which China welcomes.

Wang Yi stated that the world today has entered a period of turbulence and transformation. To ensure the stability and development of the Asia-Pacific and to enable the ARF to continue playing its due role, China proposes the following: uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security; work to build a balanced, effective and sustainable regional security architecture, actively build a model of security for Asia that features sharing weal and woe, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and prioritizing dialogue and consultation, and blaze a new path toward security that features dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance, and win-win results over zero-sum game.

First, remain committed to sharing weal and woe. There is no such thing as "absolute security" in the world, and no one's security is superior to that of others. Creating division and confrontation through a zero-sum mindset runs counter to the goal of maintaining security. It is essential to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, uphold peaceful settlement of disputes, oppose the threat or use of force, and address both symptoms and root causes to eliminate the sources of conflict and war.

Second, advocate for seeking common ground while shelving differences. Asia calls for Eastern wisdom that values harmony and peaceful coexistence. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. It is important to draw wisdom from the Bandung Spirit, seek common ground while overcoming differences, and take seriously and accommodate the legitimate security concerns of all parties.

Third, act on dialogue and consultation. China is ready to work with regional countries to enhance understanding and trust through sincere communication, bridge and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and provide greater vitality for confidence-building measures and preventive diplomacy across various fields of the ARF.