Updated Jun 10, 2026

Which blocs and alliances does China belong to?

Every diplomatic bloc and alliance China belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes.

Bloc memberships

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council with veto power.

G20

Premier forum for international economic cooperation, ~85% of global GDP.

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BRICS+

Emerging-economy bloc; expanded in 2024 with new members from Africa and the Gulf.

Allies, rivals & neighbours

Allies

Rivals

Organisation memberships

Memberships

Organizations

UNUNfounding-member · 1945

USCUSCpermanent-member · 1945

BRICSBRICSfounding-member

SCOSCOfounding-member · 2001

G20G20member

AAmember · 1991

ARFARFmember

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