China remains committed to upholding true multilateralism, pursuing win-win cooperation, and fulfilling its responsibilities as a significant stakeholder in the international community, said the country's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei.

He emphasized that China will stand alongside other developing nations to build a shared future.

Hong Lei made the remarks during the reception and closing ceremony of the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) 2025, organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) on Saturday.

He reaffirmed that China has always been, is, and will continue to be a member of the developing world.

"We are prepared to collaborate with other Global South countries to promote sustainable development, foster peaceful coexistence among civilizations, uphold peace and stability, and work towards prosperity, peace, and progress for all," Hong Lei said.

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He also highlighted that, amid profound changes unseen in a century, unilateralism and protectionism are increasing.

"President Xi Jinping stressed that history should progress forward, not backward; the world should unite, not divide; and humanity must avoid reverting to the law of the jungle. Instead, we should stand together to build a community with a shared future for mankind," Hong Lei added.

Addressing journalists, Lei said that over the past four months, you have recorded what you have seen here through the cameras in your hands and with every word you wrote. You visited several provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and special administrative regions of China, attended almost 500 (five hundred) activities, and produced some 5,000 (five thousand) news stories.

"Through your activities, you have shown to the world the unfolding chapters of Chinese modernization in a multi-dimensional, multi-angled and in-depth way, and, from the Global South’s unique perspective, introduced China’s wisdom and proposals to the world," he added.

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He also remarked that your reporting has opened windows for fellow Global South countries to gain a clearer understanding of China.

Lei said that China enjoys a bright future full of new opportunities.

China's economy is showing strong resilience and vigor, and its steady momentum will inject much-needed stability and certainty into the world.

"We continue to deepen reform, expand opening up, and boost domestic demand across the board to further share the benefits of the world's second-largest consumer and import market. We will create more opportunities for the world through our own development. And we will continue to be an anchor and engine of the global economy," Lei added.

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He said that China committed to high-quality development, fostering new drivers of growth through innovation. Emerging technologies and their applications, such as DeepSeek's Al models, humanoid robots, high-speed railways, electric vehicles, clean energy, and quantum technology, are experiencing rapid growth. These innovations, originating in China, are poised to benefit the world, Lei added.

Hong Lei stated that the CIPCC program has evolved into a vital bridge for fostering exchanges between China and other nations, serving as a crucial window for the world to gain a deeper understanding of China.

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the China Public Diplomacy Association, the Foreign Affairs Offices of Beijing and other sub-national governments, relevant ministries, media organizations, universities, and corporations, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration to achieve even greater success for the program.

“Our friendship does not end here. Instead, we are embarking on a new journey,” he added.