Opinion: When predictability becomes rare global asset

Recent weeks have seen a flurry of high-level exchanges between Beijing and Western countries. This is not a diplomatic coincidence, but a reflection of a deeper reality: in a world marked by overlapping crises and mounting uncertainty, China's policy continuity and predictability have become rare assets.

Clearly, Washington's increasingly reckless foreign policy is forcing countries worldwide to reassess their global engagement. Halfway around the world, the contrast is too visible to miss.

Beijing upholds openness and cooperation, instead of isolation or coercion. It upholds multilateralism, rather than forcing others to pick sides. Also, China's vast market, complete industrial system and an improving business environment are boosting its global appeal.

Those factors explain why many countries start to look East and engage China. Their decision is not about ideology, but about choosing a future of predictability and prosperity.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service■