Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister, meets with Indonesian foreign minister Sujiyono in Tianjin on August 31, 2025.

Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister, meets with Indonesian foreign minister Sujiyono in Tianjin on August 31, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sujiyono in Tianjin on August 31, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and address regional security concerns. The meeting took place amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and China, over trade tariffs and sanctions [1].

Wang Yi emphasized the importance of a multipolar world and the need for a WTO-centred multilateral trading mechanism. He expressed his opposition to unilateral actions that violate WTO rules and called for fairness over bullying behavior [2]. The meeting with Sujiyono is part of China's broader strategy to build a more balanced and equitable global order.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), of which China and Indonesia are members, adopted a 10-year strategy aimed at advancing a multipolar world at its 25th summit in Tianjin. This strategy seeks to mitigate the increasing threats posed by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly those involving the United States [2].

The meeting between Wang Yi and Sujiyono comes as China continues to navigate complex diplomatic waters, aiming to balance its strategic interests with those of its regional partners. The SCO's strategy underscores China's commitment to a more inclusive global order, one that respects the sovereignty and interests of all nations.

References:
[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/07/11/marco-rubio-meets-china-foreign-minister-wang-yi/84553520007/
[2] https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3323963/sco-has-10-year-plan-multipolar-world-chinas-wang-yi-says