Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World in Shanghai Friday, pointing out that a China moving toward modernization is a boost to the force for peace and justice.
Dominance and hegemony is not the aim of China’s development, Qin said, adding that the notion that strength will lead to hegemony is incompatible with Chinese culture, and defiance of hegemony is a noble character of Chinese diplomacy.
He pointed out that China is the only country in the world that has put in its Constitution the commitment to a path of peaceful development, the top contributor of peacekeeping personnel among the permanent members of the UN Security Council, and the only country among the five Nuclear-Weapon States that has made the promise of no-first-use of nuclear weapons.
“We have joined over 20 multilateral arms control treaties, and pushed for the conclusion of a joint statement among the five Nuclear-Weapon States on preventing nuclear war. We advocate peaceful resolution of international disputes through consultation and dialogue,” said Qin.
He said the Global Security Initiative (GSI) put forward by President Xi Jinping has pointed out the right direction of pursuing common and universal security. “It is better to remove enmity than keep it alive,” he said, quoting a Chinese proverb.
Noting Saudi Arabia and Iran have resumed diplomatic relations facilitated by China, Qin said that it is encouraging to see that more countries are shaking hands and embracing peace.
In the face of the protracted Ukraine crisis, Qin said, China does not inflame or take advantage of the situation. Rather, China has taken an impartial stance and pushed for peace talks in order to reduce the pressure and lower the temperature around the crisis, he said.
“Facts have proved that a China moving toward modernization is a boost to the force for peace and justice,” he said.
China, as a global power, has often stated its commitment to promoting peace and stability in various international forums and diplomatic engagements. Here are some ways in which China has emphasized its efforts towards promoting peace:
- Diplomatic efforts: China has been an active participant in diplomatic efforts to resolve regional and global conflicts through peaceful means. It has consistently advocated for peaceful negotiations and dialogues to address disputes and conflicts, rather than resorting to military force.
- International cooperation: China has emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and disease. China has taken a leading role in promoting initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance economic cooperation and connectivity among countries for mutual benefit.
- Multilateralism: China has been a proponent of multilateralism, advocating for the strengthening of international organizations such as the United Nations and promoting a multipolar world order. China has emphasized the need for inclusive and cooperative approaches to global governance that involve the participation of all countries, regardless of their size or level of development.
- Conflict resolution: China has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts in regions such as the Korean Peninsula and the South China Sea. China has consistently called for peaceful negotiations and dialogue to address disputes and conflicts, and has expressed its willingness to work with other countries to find peaceful solutions.
- Disarmament and non-proliferation: China has expressed its commitment to disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. China has participated in international efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and has called for the establishment of a world free from nuclear weapons.
- Peacekeeping missions: China has been an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions, providing troops, equipment, and financial support to support peace and stability in conflict-affected regions. China has been one of the top contributors of peacekeeping troops among the permanent members of the UN Security Council.
