Chinese Vice President Han Zheng made a powerful appeal for international solidarity at the 13th World Peace Forum in Beijing, declaring "the world must choose cooperation over confrontation" amid growing geopolitical tensions. Speaking to 400 global leaders and scholars, he framed 2025’s upcoming 80th anniversary of WWII’s end as a rallying point for renewed diplomacy.
🔑 China’s Blueprint for Peace
Han highlighted President Xi Jinping’s signature initiatives – from the Global Civilization Initiative to the community with a shared future vision – as tools to fix today’s "broken escalators" of global governance. 💡 "We’re all passengers on Spaceship Earth," he implied, urging nations to "upgrade multilateralism like a software patch" through UN-centered reforms.
🌱 Development as the Ultimate Peacekeeper
The VP pitched economic fairness as conflict prevention: "When TikTok dances go viral worldwide but 800 million still lack electricity, we’re failing our shared future." His roadmap? Turbocharge green tech partnerships and keep supply chains "as smooth as K-pop dance moves."
🤝 Unexpected Allies in the Room
Notable attendees like ex-Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama signaled cross-border interest in China’s proposals. With scholars comparing the forum to "a global group project where everyone brings snacks," the vibe leaned hopeful – though final exams (read: real-world action) remain.
