Ambassador Zhang Ming: Multilateralism Is a Principle, Not an Option （From Chinese Mission to the European Union） 2021/01/15 On January 15, 2021, Ambassador Zhang Ming, Head of Chinese Mission to the EU, published an Op-Ed named "Multilateralism Is a Principle, Not an Option" on EURAVTIV. Here is the full text of the article: We cannot help but reflect on what COVID-19, the worst pandemic in a century, has taught us. One of the most important lessons is that global problems more than ever require multilateral solutions. In face of global challenges, be it infectious disease, sustainable development, climate change or cyber security, no country can thrive in isolation, or get perfect solutions within their own borders. Multilateralism is not an option, but a must-have principle.