Chinese Vice President Han Zheng spotlighted China’s push for global collaboration at the 2024 International Day of Peace commemoration in Jinan, Shandong Province. 🌏 Addressing leaders and diplomats, Han emphasized China’s vision of a “community with a shared future for humankind,” urging nations to unite against challenges like inequality and conflict.
💡 “We must follow the tide of history,” Han declared, highlighting China’s Global Development, Security, and Civilization Initiatives as blueprints for peace and prosperity. He called for collective action to tackle climate change, economic gaps, and cultural divides, framing China as a bridge-builder in a “multipolar world.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised China’s efforts in a video message, while ex-leaders from South Africa, Colombia, and Switzerland echoed support. Over 180 global reps, from think tanks to political parties, attended – many applauding China’s role in upholding the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
🔍 Key takeaway? With tensions rising worldwide, events like this highlight growing demand for dialogue – and China’s bid to lead that conversation.
