China is marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, a cornerstone for global peace and cooperation. 🕊️
Honoring a Legacy of Peace
First introduced in 1954 by then Premier Zhou Enlai, these principles have guided nations towards mutual respect, non-aggression, and peaceful coexistence, regardless of differing backgrounds or systems. 🇨🇳🤝🌐
Xi Jinping's Vision for the Future
At a commemorative conference held on Friday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of these principles in building a community with a shared future for mankind. He highlighted that these enduring principles continue to provide a strong driving force for human progress and international harmony. 🌏✨
Commitment to Peaceful Development
China stands out as the only nation to enshrine peaceful development in its Constitution and remains the sole nuclear-weapon state pledging no first use of nuclear arms. This unwavering commitment underscores China's path towards peaceful coexistence and global security. 🛡️🔍
Empowering the Global South
The Five Principles have been pivotal in fostering South-South cooperation, guiding solidarity, and collaboration among developing nations. Through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has facilitated transformative projects such as the China-Laos Railway, Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, and Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, boosting economic growth and connectivity. 🚄🌍
Looking Ahead: A Shared Future
Xi Jinping outlined ambitious plans to further support Global South cooperation, including offering 100,000 training opportunities over the next five years, negotiating more free trade arrangements, and inviting more countries to join efforts in the digital economy and green development. With imports from fellow developing nations expected to exceed $8 trillion by 2030, China is committed to fostering an inclusive and prosperous global community. 🤝💡🌱
“Standing at a new historical starting point, the Global South should be more open and more inclusive, and join hands together to take the lead in building a community with a shared future for mankind,” said President Xi.
