Beijing on Tuesday confirmed that China has been invited to join United States President Donald Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace,” though it has not yet indicated whether it will accept the offer.
China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, disclosed the development during a regular press briefing, saying the invitation had been formally received from Washington. He did not provide details on Beijing’s position or any timeline for a response.
The “Board of Peace” was initially conceived as a body to oversee the reconstruction of war-ravaged Gaza. However, its charter reportedly does not restrict its mandate to the occupied Palestinian territory, suggesting a broader geopolitical role.
According to Washington, several global leaders have been invited to sit on the board, which would be chaired by President Trump. Those named include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Commenting more broadly on bilateral ties, Guo said China–US relations had remained largely stable over the past year, despite periods of tension, including a trade war marked by reciprocal tariff hikes.
“Over the past year, China–US relations have experienced ups and downs, but have maintained overall dynamic stability,” Guo told reporters.
He added that dialogue and collaboration remain preferable to conflict, stressing that “cooperation between China and the US benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both.”
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