Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged greater representation for developing nations at the United Nations, warning that the body's authority is being undermined by escalating political and economic disputes. Speaking at a rare Beijing press briefing tied to the release of a white paper on reforming global governance, Wang said that countries "whether large or small, strong or weak, developed or developing, are equal members of the international community." The white paper aims to build international consensus on addressing global challenges, with Wang also calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East and the establishment of a lasting regional security framework.