Humanity is at yet another crossroads in history, and the choices between unity and division, opening up and closing off, and cooperation and confrontation test the wisdom of all countries, said a white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office Tuesday.

Living on the same planet, all countries are members of an emerging community of shared interests, responsibility, and destiny, whose well-being and security are interrelated, said the white paper, titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions."

Only when appropriate attention is paid to the collective future of humanity is it possible that the wishes of every country, people and individual come true, as the only right choice is to work together for the benefit of all, according to the white paper.

In the face of global crises, the 190-plus countries in the world are all in the same big boat. Only when all countries work together, align individual interests with the interests of all, and truly build a global community of shared future, can humanity tide through the crises confronting us and sail toward a better future, the document said.

It is increasingly obvious that the idea that "all strong countries will seek hegemony," the obsession with superior strength, and the zero-sum mentality are in conflict with the needs of our times, and humanity is in great need of new ideas that generate positive developments and conform to positive historical trends, said the white paper.

China has consistently championed equity and justice, remains committed to friendly cooperation with other countries, consistently aligns its development with global development, and aligns the interests of the Chinese people with the common interests of all peoples around the world, according to the document.

When the world thrives, China thrives, and vice versa, the white paper noted.