BEIJING, Sept. 27 -- China will remain committed to multilateralism, uphold international equity and justice, and work with other countries to promote democracy, the rule of law and a proper balance in international relations, according to a white paper released Friday.

Supporting multilateralism is the common aspiration of the international community, said the document, entitled "China and the World in the New Era" released by the State Council Information Office Friday.

"Gone are the days when the strong had the final say," read the document.

China advocates that whenever differences and disputes crop up between countries, they should turn to consultation through multilateral frameworks or platforms, seek common ground while reserving differences, increase common interests while dissolving differences, and by doing so, broaden consensus and promote the peaceful settlement of differences and disputes, the white paper said.

China will remain committed to the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, and oppose unilateral conduct such as erecting walls between nations, undermining others, or withdrawing into isolation, it said.

Upholding equity and justice is China's basic principle in dealing with international issues, according to the white paper.

"China stands for the equality of all countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, and opposes the law of the jungle that leaves the weak at the mercy of the strong," it said.