Observable data points shared across all narratives
China's top diplomat Wang Yi publicly rejected the concept of a 'G2' world order involving joint governance by major powers, reaffirming the United Nations as the only legitimate global institution. This statement, made just before former US President Donald Trump's planned visit to China, challenges US-led proposals for concentrated power sharing and impacts global diplomatic alignments. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions over how international decisions should be made and which institutions should lead.