On February 21st, 2023, "Global Security Initiative: China’s Solution to the Security Dilemma" was held in lanting forum. Foreign Minister Qin Gang attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech, announcing that China officially released the Concept Paper of Global Security Initiative.
Qin Gang said that countries in the world today are facing a variety of risk challenges that are rare in history, and human society is caught in an unprecedented multiple security dilemma. "What kind of security concept does the world need and how countries can achieve common security" has become an issue of the times before everyone. In this regard, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader solemnly proposed a global security initiative, adhered to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and advocated a new security road of dialogue without confrontation, partnership without alliance, and win-win rather than zero-sum. The initiative embodies the core essence of the concept of a community of human destiny. At present, more than 80 countries and regional organizations have expressed their appreciation and support.
Qin Gang said that China officially released the Concept Document of Global Security Initiative. The document explains the core concepts and principles of the initiative, clarifies the key cooperation direction and platform mechanism, and demonstrates China’s responsibility for maintaining world peace and its firm determination to protect global security. The Concept Paper has a distinct action orientation:
Firmly support the core role of UN security governance.Support the efforts of the United Nations to prevent war conflicts, build a peace structure and promote post-war reconstruction, and support the United Nations to play a greater role in international security affairs.
Strive to promote coordination and benign interaction among major powers.Advocate big countries to take the lead in stressing equality, cooperation and the rule of law, oppose hegemonism and bullying, and work together to build a framework for relations between big countries with peaceful coexistence, overall stability and balanced development.
Actively promote dialogue and solve hot issues peacefully.Support the parties to the problem to resolve disputes through dialogue, resolve differences through consultation, push the international community to uphold fairness and justice, "cool down" hot spots and "relieve pressure" on crises.
Effectively respond to traditional and non-traditional security challenges.We are committed to global strategic stability, oppose the arms race, prevent the risk of nuclear war, unite against epidemic and cooperate against terrorism, and jointly safeguard data security, biological security and the stability of the supply chain science and technology chain.
Continuously strengthen the global security governance system and capacity building.Promote the formation of a security governance pattern in which governments and international organizations collaborate and NGOs participate.
Qin Gang emphasized that safety is the right of all countries in the world, not the exclusive patent of some countries, and it should not be decided by individual countries. The global security initiative serves the interests of the people all over the world and maintains the peace of the people all over the world. It needs the solidarity and cooperation of the international community to make joint progress. China will adhere to five principles:
One is mutual respect,Abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, adhere to the principle that all countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor are equal, treat different systems, religions and civilizations equally, respect each other’s core interests and respect the legitimate security concerns of all parties.
The second is openness and tolerance.We do not target a specific country or exclude a specific party, and we welcome any country that is willing to join the global security initiative; As long as we sincerely safeguard world peace and development, we all support it.
Third, multilateralism,Actively carry out bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with countries around the world and international and regional organizations, adhere to the principle of mutual cooperation, joint construction and sharing, continuously promote the docking of security concepts, and actively seek the greatest common denominator.
Fourth, mutual benefit and win-win,Adhere to the principle of indivisibility of security, combine national security with the common security of all countries, adhere to mutual achievements, win-win cooperation, oppose zero-sum games, and constantly expand the convergence of interests with all parties.
Fifth, make overall plans,Coordinate and promote security governance, make overall plans to deal with traditional and non-traditional security threats, pay equal attention to safety and development, strive to eliminate the soil that breeds insecurity, and explore the fundamental solution and long-term way to achieve sustainable security.
Qin Gang said that the global security initiative is rooted in the excellent Chinese traditional culture that values peace and comes from China’s independent foreign policy and practice of peace. China will always be committed to the path of peaceful development. No matter how far it develops in the future, China will never seek hegemony, expansion, sphere of influence or engage in an arms race, and will always insist on being the guardian of world peace. China will always be committed to advancing the process of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, actively responding to global challenges, and persisting in solving hot issues with China characteristics.
Qin Gang emphasized that the development of China cannot be separated from a secure international environment. Similarly, there is no security in the world without security in China. At present, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the people of China are advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way with Chinese modernization. However, the suppression and containment of China from outside has been escalating and intensified, posing a serious threat to China’s sovereignty and security. We resolutely oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, the cold war mentality and camp confrontation, any external interference in China’s internal affairs, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, development interests and international fairness and justice. China looks forward to working with other countries in the direction indicated by the Global Security Initiative, working hand in hand, uniting and cooperating, and moving towards a bright future of lasting peace and universal security.
The forum was hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association, with its president Wu Hailong presiding over the opening ceremony. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former Slovenian President Turk delivered video speeches. China’s former ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, and former UN Under-Secretary-General, Liu Zhenmin, and other representatives from all walks of life attended online and offline, and held in-depth discussions on topics such as "global security initiatives and traditional security" and "non-traditional security and international cooperation".
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