Global Times: Five principles of peaceful coexistence are the foundation of global peace and prosperity

BEIJING, June 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the conference and delivered an important speech titled “Advancing the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.” The speech summarized the essence of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and their important contribution to the cause of peace and progress of mankind. This high-level commemoration demonstrates China's image as a contributor to peace, its position as a developing country, and its mission of promoting the common well-being of mankind.

China has launched the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and is actively putting them into practice. Over the past 70 years, the international situation has undergone profound changes, but China has always held high the flag of the five principles, namely mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence. China has always been a staunch advocate of peace and development and a major contributor to regional and global prosperity. The vast majority of countries are increasingly aware of the great importance of the Five Principles in building international consensus and promoting harmonious coexistence between countries.

Facts show that major conflicts or crises in today's world are all caused by individual countries ignoring the sovereignty of other countries and interfering in their internal affairs. Unilateralism, hegemonism and other behaviors have become important factors endangering international security. The key to resolving the current chaos in the world lies in the five principles of peaceful coexistence, which embody the essence of “equality and mutual benefit” and “mutual respect”.

The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which originated in Asia, are increasingly accepted by many countries because they meet the needs of the times. Wherever these five principles are fully implemented, stability and prosperity will be promoted. This is a fact proven by the 70-year history of international relations. They originate in history, serve reality and guide the future. It is a profound concept that has been tempered by the times and has become complete and mature with strategic vision.

Today, with a long way to go to maintain world peace and promote common development, the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence will not be weakened, but will only be permanently strengthened. A recent commentary published by Modern Diplomacy stated that the essence of the five principles of peaceful coexistence is that all countries have equal sovereignty and oppose one country's monopoly on international affairs. This constitutes “a powerful ideological weapon allowing developing countries to defend their national sovereignty and independence”.

As today's world enters a new period of turbulence and change, geopolitical conflicts are frequent, hegemonic power politics are still rampant, and the shadow of a new Cold War looms over the international community. The vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, which is consistent with the five principles of peaceful coexistence, answered the historical question of “what kind of world to build and how to build it”. This is the best inheritance, promotion and sublimation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in the current situation. The practice of the five principles of peaceful coexistence and collaboration to build a community with a shared future for humanity are accepted by more and more countries around the world. The vigorous development of the countries of the South has convinced the world that the continued growth of a community with a shared future for humanity is the most powerful guarantee of human peace and prosperity. As a developing country and a member of the South, China has consolidated and will continue to consolidate the common interests of developing countries and seek a united, equal, balanced and inclusive global development partnership, so that the international landscape can better reflect the concepts of equity and justice.

At a time of great change, the fundamental principles governing international relations, the international system and the international order will have a direct impact on the future and destiny of all countries in the world and the international community. China has clearly responded to this question by upholding the spiritual connotation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and working tirelessly toward the noble goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind. We believe that China's wisdom and solution will bring greater peace, tranquility, prosperity and development to the world.

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