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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi Declares Positive Global Relations Trajectory
At the December 30, 2025 Symposium on International Situation and China's Foreign Relations, Wang Yi stated that China-world relations are developing positively with enhanced influence and moral appeal. He attributed this to Xi Jinping's leadership and CPC guidance. China's diplomacy is advancing confidently amid global challenges.
ICAN Leads Pushback Against Surging Nuclear Risks in 2025
Nuclear risks escalated in 2025 with over $100bn global spending and threats in mainstream politics, prompting ICAN's resistance efforts. At the TPNW third Meeting of States Parties in March, ICAN facilitated strong condemnation of nuclear deterrence.
By September, 99 states signed or ratified the treaty, signaling a global majority against nuclear legitimacy.
Kosovo Holds Early Parliamentary Elections After Stalemate
On December 28, 2025, Kosovo voters participated in snap elections following February's political deadlock. EU's Kallas and Kos urge swift government formation and EU reforms, including Growth Plan ratifications.
The EU notes strong democratic participation and plans further financial aid release.
EU Presses Kosovo on Serbia Normalization Post-Elections
EU emphasizes Kosovo-Serbia relation normalization via the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation for European progress. High-level meeting readiness awaits condition fulfillment without delays.
Measures on Kosovo are lifting, with €216M aid released and €205M planned.
Wang Yi Credits Xi Jinping for China's Diplomatic Successes
Wang Yi highlighted President Xi Jinping's stewardship and Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy as key to China's confident navigation of international waves. Centralized CPC leadership and public support underpin these gains.
China's diplomacy maintains international moral high ground.
TPNW Gains Momentum with 99 State Signatories by September 2025
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons reached a global majority with 99 signatories, ratifications, or accessions, challenging nuclear-armed states. This builds political power to delegitimize nuclear weapons.
Civil society presence at TPNW meetings created significant momentum.
Parliamentarians Worldwide Pledge Against Nuclear Weapons
In 2025, 57 new parliamentarians from Australia, France, Germany, and UK joined efforts to advance the TPNW. They add to thousands pushing governments toward the ban treaty.
This reflects growing parliamentary momentum on nuclear disarmament.
Nuclear Arms Spending Soars Past $100 Billion Annually
Global nuclear spending exceeded $100bn in 2025 amid arsenal modernizations and strained arms control. Emerging technologies heighten risks, underscoring need for campaigns like ICAN.
Nuclear threats returned to geopolitical discourse.
NATO Deepens Ties with Eastern Europe and Balkans Partners
In December 2025, NATO enhanced cooperation with Eastern Europe and Balkan partners amid threats from adjacent powers. This marks major shifts in global security and geopolitics.
The alliance responds to regional security challenges.
EU Deploys Electoral Mission to Monitor Kosovo Vote
The EU's Expert Electoral Mission remains in Kosovo to oversee post-electoral processes after December 28 elections. It confirms commitment to democratic principles across communities.
Active participation of all political parties noted positively.
China's International Influence and Leadership Capacity Enhanced
Wang Yi noted significant boosts in China's international influence, leadership in new endeavors, and moral appeal in 2025 diplomacy. This reflects a positive directional shift in global relations.
Diplomatic vision upholds moral high ground.
ICAN Builds Global Resistance to Nuclear Proliferation
ICAN, with allies in governments and institutions, reshaped nuclear discourse and built support for ending nuclear weapons. Efforts counter rising risks from ending arms control and new technologies.
Campaign sustains push against nuclear normalization.