China confirmed on Tuesday that it received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace.” Beijing did not say whether it would accept the offer. Officials kept their response limited and avoided further comment.
Trump has promoted the initiative as a global platform to resolve conflicts. The plan would begin with the Gaza crisis and later expand to other disputes. Trump would serve as the board’s lifetime chair. Member countries would receive three-year terms unless they paid one billion dollars each.
Several governments reacted cautiously to the proposal. Diplomats warned the platform could weaken the role of the United Nations. Concerns also emerged about transparency and long-term governance.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed receipt of the invitation during a regular briefing. He declined to discuss China’s decision timeline. Guo also avoided assessing Trump’s recent foreign policy moves.
Guo said China-US relations saw both progress and setbacks over the past year. He described the relationship as generally stable. He added that China remains open to cooperation. He stressed that national interests would remain a priority.
Analysts said Beijing may weigh diplomatic risks before responding. The invitation arrives amid fragile trade stability between the two powers.
