Wang Huiyao speaks at Munich Security Conference Kick-off
February 10 , 2025CCG President, the sole Chinese speaker, emphasised the need for multilateralism and cooperation alongside top policymakers from Europe, Africa, and the UN.
On February 10, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Kick-off was held in Berlin, Germany, shortly ahead of the 61st MSC. Henry Huiyao Wang, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), was invited as the only Chinese speaker at the event.
Wang participated in a panel discussion moderated by Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference. Other panellists included Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda; Maryem van den Heuvel, Director-General for External Relations at the European Council; and Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Wang underscored the irreversible shift toward a multipolar world, emphasising the necessity of new approaches to global governance. While acknowledging China’s active role in global affairs, he noted the growing complexity and uncertainty in the international landscape. He cautioned against viewing global affairs through a binary lens, suggesting that the real divide may now be “the West vs. the rest.” To ease tensions, he advocated for multilateralism, stronger global governance, and enhanced international cooperation, emphasising the need to uphold the UN’s central role and reform the UN to reflect a multipolar world.[Details…]
As part of the Kick-off event, the Munich Security Report 2025, titled “Multipolarity,” was released. The report’s key themes will set the tone for this year’s Munich Security Conference discussions.
The CCG has translated the report into Chinese and published it on CCG Platform.
The 61st Munich Security Conference will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025. CCG remains the only Chinese think tank to have co-hosted official side events at multiple MSC annual meetings.
