China has confirmed that it received an invitation from the United States to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” but has not indicated whether it will accept the offer.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun disclosed this on Tuesday during a regular press briefing in Beijing.
“China has received the United States’ invitation,” Guo said, without providing details on Beijing’s position regarding participation.
The “Board of Peace” was initially conceived to oversee the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, although its charter does not appear to restrict its mandate solely to the occupied Palestinian territory.
Washington has reportedly extended invitations to several world leaders to sit on the board, which would be chaired by President Trump. Those invited include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Commenting on broader bilateral relations, Guo said China–US ties had maintained overall stability over the past year, despite tensions arising from a trade war that saw both countries impose retaliatory tariffs on each other’s goods.
“Over the past year, China–US relations have experienced ups and downs, but have maintained overall dynamic stability,” he told reporters.
Guo stressed the importance of cooperation between the two global powers, warning against confrontation.
“Cooperation between China and the US benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both,” he added.
