BEIJING, June 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 18, 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping
quoted this old Chinese proverb when delivering a keynote speech
titled Work Together to Build a Community of Shared Future for
Humankind at the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland.
The quote derives from the Book of Documents, an ancient
compilation of historical legends spanning from mythical origins to
the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046-256 B.C.)
in Chinese antiquity.
It cautions people to act with impartiality, not abuse their
power for personal gain and always follow the path of justice.
"Unilateralism driven by greed is leading us—rich and poor,
strong and weak—to a catastrophe," Tanzanian Vice President
Philip Isdor Mpango said at the
General Debate of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly on
September 22, 2022. In recent years,
developing countries have elevated their cooperation, and
collectively demanded a more equitable international order. In
doing so, they have fostered more impartial international
relations.
However, the world continues to face challenges such as
unilateralism and hegemonism, which perpetuate global
injustice.
China's Law on Foreign
Relations, which took effect on July 1,
2023, states China pursues
an independent foreign policy of peace, and observes the five
principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial
integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in
internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful
coexistence.
These principles, commonly known as the Five Principles of
Peaceful Coexistence, were first put forward by Chinese Premier
Zhou Enlai on December 31, 1953, when he met with a visiting
Indian delegation. They were elaborated at the Asian-African
Conference in Bandung, Indonesia,
in April 1955 and incorporated into
the 10 principles for conducting international relations, or the 10
Principles of Bandung, adopted at the conference.
Over the past decade, China has
put forward a series of proposals for improving global governance.
These include building a community with a shared future for
humanity, the Belt and Road Initiative – which aims to boost
connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes, the
Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and
the Global Civilization Initiative.
The concepts and initiatives resonate with the global pursuit of
peace, justice and progress, and have garnered widespread
recognition and support, especially among developing nations.
Additionally, they form the legal foundation of the Law on Foreign
Relations of the People's Republic of
China.
China has been calling for
dialogue to resolve the dispute between countries, and has been
trying to bring both sides to the same table. China upholds the ideal of pursuing
impartiality in handling international issues, and stands on the
side of equality and justice.
China observes the purposes and
principles of the UN Charter, safeguards world peace and security
and promotes global common development. It is committed to settling
international disputes by peaceful means, and opposes hegemonism
and power politics, as well as the use of force or threat of force
in international relations.
The country upholds the principle that all countries are equal,
regardless of size, strength or development level, and supports
humanity's common values of peace, development, equity, justice,
democracy and freedom.
"Impartial and fair, the kingly approach always prevails." As
long as the international community can adhere to the principles of
peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and promote the
building of a community with a shared future for humanity, it will
surely be able to solve challenges such as regional conflicts and
unilateralism, and foster a truly equal and just international
relationship.
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