Xi Jinping urges Spain to unite against the “law of the jungle”
During a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the risk of the world reverting to the “law of the jungle.” This statement is the clearest public comment regarding the US-Israel war with Iran and has been interpreted by experts as a veiled criticism of the United States.
Source NYT
Xi stressed that the world currently faces chaos and a choice between the rule of law and the rule of force. He called on China and Spain to strengthen dialogue, build mutual trust, and cooperate closely to prevent international relations from descending into a chaotic state, which he referred to as the “law of the jungle.”
According to the Chinese leader, the principled and moral responsibility of China and Spain lies in jointly defending a genuine multilateral approach and supporting the international legal order under the leadership of the United Nations. This highlights the importance of strong international institutions in maintaining global peace and stability.
Xi Jinping’s speech reflects China’s growing influence on the world stage and its desire, alongside Russia, to counter unilateral actions they view as destabilizing global security. China seeks to position itself as a unifying force in resolving global conflicts.
Thus, Xi’s call to Spain signals a strengthening of cooperation between countries that share aspirations for a just international order and aims to ease global tensions.
This appeal is significant for the future of global diplomacy, as China is expected to continue playing a key role in conflict resolution and promoting international law.
