Chinese president Xi Jinping cautions against erosion of international law during meeting with Spanish premier in Beijing
BEIJING: Xi Jinping has issued a stark warning over escalating global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, saying the world risks reverting to a “law of the jungle” where power overrides rules.
According to Chinese state media, the remarks came during a high-level meeting in Beijing with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is on an official visit to China.
Xi described the current global environment as increasingly turbulent, pointing to intensifying conflicts and geopolitical rivalries. He stressed that the international community now faces a critical choice between upholding the rule of law or allowing dominance by force.
Referring indirectly to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and other regions, Xi warned that failure to protect the rules-based international system could push humanity back to an era where only the powerful prevail.
He called for stronger bilateral cooperation between China and Spain, emphasizing their potential role in safeguarding global peace and resisting unilateral actions that undermine international norms.
Sánchez echoed similar concerns, underscoring the importance of a multilateral global order and adherence to international law. The meeting is being viewed by diplomatic observers as a significant development amid shifting global alliances.
Xi’s reference to the “law of the jungle” is widely interpreted as criticism of perceived failures by international institutions in addressing conflicts such as those in the Middle East and Ukraine. China has consistently argued that certain global powers are reshaping international rules to serve their own interests, weakening the foundation of global governance.
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