Leading the Wind and Stepping on a New Way-Looking Back at the Modernization of Chinese Head of State's Diplomacy in 2023 | President | Times | Xi Jinping | Cooperation | Community | Development | Diplomacy | World | China
At the time of midsummer, the year had already arrived. Looking back at the diplomacy of Chinese leaders since the beginning of 2023, new stories about China and the world have emerged one by one, leaving the world amazed and amazed.
There are long-distance visits flying across the mainland, late night calls crossing time differences, sincere and frank strategic communication, and warm interactions that are as close as meeting words. One trip abroad, two major multilateral diplomacy events at home, several video diplomacy events, and meetings with over 30 foreign figures
The changes of the world, times, and history are rushing towards our blue planet.
In the long-term cultivation and in the newly opened annual rings, the seeds sown by the diplomacy of great powers continue to take root, sprout, bloom and bear fruit.
On the night of March 10th in Beijing, a heavyweight news shocked the world: Saudi Arabia and Iran achieved significant results in their Beijing dialogue, and both sides agreed to restore diplomatic relations. Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao wrote this analysis: "The visit of Chinese leaders to Saudi Arabia at the end of last year and the meeting of Iraqi heads of state in Beijing in mid February this year mean that China's diplomacy at the highest level directly laid the political foundation for reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iraq."
On June 6th, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Bideri and Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Yusuf attended the reopening ceremony of the Iranian Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou
Why in Beijing, why in China? Observers from various countries have all mentioned the "most important and scarce resource" in today's world - trust. It is the courage of Chinese leaders to resolutely visit the two countries when Saudi Arabia suddenly severed diplomatic ties 7 years ago, and it is the friendship formed with Saudi Arabia leaders through repeated exchanges; It is the mutual benefit of China and the Middle East countries to jointly build the "the Belt and Road", the fairness and justice that has always been adhered to on the hot issues in the Middle East, and the big country vision to encourage the Middle East countries to unite and strengthen themselves, and advocate inclusiveness and mutual learning among different civilizations. Little by little, it has accumulated China's reputation in the Middle East; For a long time, it has been a great achievement to achieve the restoration of diplomatic relations in Shai.
This world-renowned mediation diplomacy is a milestone on the way forward for great power diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. It has witnessed its exploration and development under the guidance of the head of state diplomacy, and also shows its vigorous vitality and unlimited potential.
"This year marks the tenth anniversary of my proposal to build the Belt and Road Initiative. The fundamental starting point and goal of this initiative is to explore new ways for the common development of distant relatives and close neighbors, and to open up a 'happy road' for the benefit of all countries and the world '." At the opening ceremony of the second Eurasian Economic Forum of the Eurasian Economic Union, President Xi Jinping said the original intention of China's initiative.
It has boosted the investment scale of nearly one trillion dollars, formed more than 3000 cooperation projects, and created 420000 jobs for countries along the line... A group of data has been collected into a grand ten-year transcript of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road".
Over the past 10 years, the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind has transformed from ideas to actions and from vision to reality, opening up a bright prospect for building a better world and becoming a clear banner leading the trend of the times and the direction of human progress.
Location of China Central Asia Summit News Center. Photo by Zhang Bowen, journalist from Xinhua News Agency
In May of Weixia, the ancient capital of Xi'an, the Chinese concept once again welcomes the shining moment. Building a closer China Central Asia community with a shared future has become the most important political achievement of the China Asia Summit. In the bilateral activities held before the summit, following Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan also announced the establishment of a community with a shared future at the bilateral level. This means that for the first time, the concept of a community with a shared future has been fully implemented at the regional, multilateral, and bilateral levels. Australian media commented that the future of the world is undergoing changes, and the conference held in Xi'an is an important symbol of a vastly different future.
"Where is the world heading? Peace or war? Development or decline? Open or closed? Cooperation or confrontation? This is the question of the times before us. In the new era, China, with the enterprising spirit of adapting to the situation and facing difficulties, bears the responsibility of being a major country that leads the world and continues to provide solutions to problems and unite the strength of cooperation for the ever-changing and intertwined world.".
In early March, the two sessions of the Chinese People's Congress and the Chinese People's Congress were successfully concluded. When the world was still thinking about what China would bring to the world as it embarked on a new journey of power building and national rejuvenation, the subsequent high-level dialogue between the CPC and the world's political parties gave the most fresh answers.
From the Global Development Initiative to the Global Security Initiative, and then to the Global Civilization Initiative, at a time when the world is deeply troubled by various challenges, China's systematic solutions have responded to the aspirations and expectations of people around the world for peaceful development, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation. They reflect China's new thinking on improving global governance in the new era and have become an important basis for promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind in the new situation. Former Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki moon, expressed his sincere hope that China can continue to exert leadership and influence. In the view of Bates Gill, a China expert at the Asia Pacific Association in the United States, the proposal of the "Three Major Initiatives" represents that beyond economic power, China is beginning to demonstrate its advantages and strength in a new field, which is the ideological field.
He is the leader of thought and also the pioneer of action. Let unity replace division, cooperation replace confrontation, and inclusivity replace exclusivity, to jointly build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, cleanliness, and beauty - China is taking action and never stopping.
After the Kremlin talks between the heads of state of China and Russia, Russian media immediately reported that "Putin: China's Ukraine plan can serve as the basis for resolving the conflict.".
After returning from his trip to Moscow, the Chinese head of state's diplomacy has now moved on to the next agenda.On the afternoon of March 31st, there were three consecutive bilateral meetings; From April 6th to 7th, Beijing and Guangzhou were busy. The spring symphony of major country diplomacy is stirring up in all directions, as we deepen our peripheral diplomacy, restart China Europe exchanges, and deepen solidarity and cooperation with developing countries.
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On February 7th, in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, students Hu Lingyue and Song Zhixiao from the Hungarian Chinese Bilingual School were interviewed by Xinhua News Agency reporters. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Deng Yaomin
There is both the warmth of face-to-face communication and the warmth of letter diplomacy. Sincere letters were sent from Beijing, reaching the hands of Hungarian youth, Central Asian students studying abroad, and Bangladeshi children. They were also delivered to Greek scholars, renowned Arab artists, Belgian friendly individuals, the Guling bond between China and the United States, and the inheritors of the ice breaking spirit between China and the UK. Recall the stories of exchanges, send a message to the new generation of friendship envoys, explain the way of civilization exchange and mutual learning, and tell the story of Chinese path to modernization in which people and nature coexist harmoniously... The spring breeze turns into rain, moistens things silently, and the head of state's personal public diplomacy makes the credible, lovely, and respectable image of China more authentic, and also makes the Chinese concept of seeking peace, cooperation, and development sink into the people and reach the people's hearts.
Some members of "Friends of Guling" and individuals from various fields in China and the United States visited and visited Sanfang and Qixiang in Nanhou Street, Fuzhou. Photo by Wei Peiquan, journalist from Xinhua News Agency
Diplomacy as a major country is characterized by a broad perspective, a grand framework, profound ideas, as well as diverse forms, rich levels, and solid actions. On the ever-changing world stage and on the new journey of the new era, China has played a magnificent music of faith and confidence, action and responsibility with a full and spirited attitude and a main tone of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win.
The multipolarity of the world is rolling in, and diversity, as the norm of human civilization, is reviving. In this series of historic changes, China is one of the most crucial roles.
In March of this year, the UK economic research firm Oak Macro Consulting released a statistical data showing that in 2022, the BRICS countries, composed of the five major emerging economies, accounted for a greater proportion of the world economy than the Western led G7 based on purchasing power parity.
The headquarters building of the BRICS New Development Bank is located in the World Expo Park in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fang Zhe
The world is increasingly feeling the powerful pulse of the collective rise of developing countries - not only the growth of material power, but also the awakening of the spiritual world. They value local cultural traditions more and actively explore development paths that are in line with their own national conditions. They emphasize strategic autonomy, unity and self-improvement, and work together to promote the construction of a more just and reasonable international order.
In this vast tide of the times, China is undoubtedly the "trendsetter" who bravely stands up to the forefront. When the majority of developing countries are struggling to find a good solution for development and the western modernization program is increasingly difficult to bring peace and prosperity, the systematic exposition of "Chinese path to modernization" shows a new picture different from the western modernization model, providing new options for developing countries to "seek prosperity". Faced with a series of modernization questions such as "What kind of modernization do we need? How can we achieve modernization?", we confidently answer the world: "We must adhere to the concept of putting the people first, highlight the people-oriented nature of modernization direction", "We must uphold the principle of independence and explore the diversity of modernization paths", "We must establish a sense of integrity and innovation, maintain the continuity of modernization process", "We must promote the spirit of self-reliance and talent, enhance the universality of modernization achievements", "We must maintain a proactive attitude, and ensure the firmness of modernization leadership".
On June 22nd, the comprehensive testing of the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway joint debugging and testing showed that the train had reached a speed of 350 kilometers per hour for the first time. This is an electronic screen taken by reporters and staff to display the speed of the train. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Qin
More and more developing countries are moving towards China, embracing China, drawing on development experiences, gaining inspiration from governance, and working together to safeguard the right to development and share opportunities for prosperity. Brazilian President Lula traveled thousands of miles to China after recovering from his illness.Before his visit to China, Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev held a special meeting and decided to draw on China's experience to implement a poverty alleviation plan in one district of each state in the country. During the visit to China, China and Ukraine decided to establish a poverty reduction cooperation sub committee within the framework of the intergovernmental cooperation committee between the two countries, and China's experience will be implemented on the land of Central Asia.
We are fellow travelers in achieving common development and also on the same path of global governance reform. Since the beginning of 2023, two multilateral platforms with headquarters located in China and dedicated to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among developing countries have attracted much attention due to their expansion process. One is the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. At the recent SCO summit, Iran became the ninth member state, and Belarus is expected to officially join in the future.In June of this year, Honduras President Castro made his first visit to China and the day after arriving, he went to the headquarters of the New Development Bank to apply for membership. Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Ethiopia... The number of countries looking forward to joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism is constantly increasing.
"The global power center is accelerating its shift from west to east, and China is at the center of this movement," commented the Brazilian Global Online website. The charm of history lies in its never unchanging appearance. In the new era, China is working together with developing countries to write a new chapter in the progress of multipolar world civilization.
"China is committed to comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization. We will never follow the old path of national hegemony. Instead, we will work with other countries to achieve common development and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind." This is China's pledge, but also China's action.
The trend of "going to China" has become a new trend for those who have arrived, are on the way, and are about to depart. Foreign politicians and executives from foreign companies are rushing towards the East in droves; There are friendly neighbors with only a strip of water, as well as old rain and new knowledge that are not far away from mountains and seas. Scholars lament that in today's world, major countries from the West and the "global South" are actively seeking contact with Beijing.
"Go, go to China" is not only for the power and benefits of China, but also for the etiquette, righteousness, and path of China.
The Chinese etiquette of equal respect and sincerity towards others has enabled China to make more friends.
21 salutes were fired, the ceremonial soldiers lined up to pay tribute, accompanied by a review of the honor guard, and a welcome banquet was held in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People... Whether the visitors were heads of state or presidents of small countries, China treated them equally with thoughtful etiquette. This kind of Chinese etiquette reflects the diplomatic concept of equality for all countries, showcasing the diplomatic spirit of "strength does not hold onto weakness, wealth does not bully poverty", and showcasing China's diplomatic ambition to develop friendly and cooperative relations with other countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in the new era.
The Chinese righteousness of valuing emotions and upholding righteousness, and establishing oneself as an expert, has won the respect of the world for China.
Whether it is valuable help in the modernization drive, or full support during the COVID-19 epidemic, whether it is to speak out and uphold justice for Palestinian friends, or firmly support Africa to become an important pole in the development of world politics, economy and civilization... Such a Chinese righteousness has been frequently mentioned by foreign leaders and deeply remembered by people of all countries.
On May 23rd, in Nairobi, Kenya, train driver Jiang Liping and trainee Horace from the Rolling Stock Department of Africa Star Railway Operations Company walked past a Mombasa Nairobi railway locomotive with the slogan "Connecting the Country to Prosperity" printed on it. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Guansen
The Chinese way of seeking common ground while reserving differences and promoting harmonious coexistence has allowed the world to see a new future for humanity in China.
This kind of China's way is reflected in sincere words-during the talks with Philippine President Marcos, President Xi Jinping talked about the dialectics of "differences" and "similarities": "Although China and the Philippines have different national conditions and different systems, they are pursuing development. On the road, the goals are similar, the paths are the same, and the potential for cooperation is huge." This kind of Chinese way can be seen in the arrangement of the protocol-in the center of the venue where President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Brinken, there are lotus bonsai with the meaning of "harmony" and "cooperation", and "mutual respect and peaceful coexistence" "Win-win cooperation" is the correct way for China and the United States to get along.
This path of China is a steadfast commitment to the path of peaceful development and a nurturing of the cause of human peace and development. "The Chinese nation has a civilization history of more than 5000 years, and has always opposed militarism, bullying, and national hegemony." "Chinese path to modernization does not follow the old path of colonial plunder, does not follow the wrong path of national hegemony, and is on the right path of peaceful development."... Whether it is to promote the restoration of Saudi Arabia and Iraq, promote political solutions to the Ukraine issue, or to work to solve hot issues with Chinese characteristics; Whether it is to jointly build the "the Belt and Road", implement the "three major initiatives", or jointly draw a new picture of the modernization of human society in which a hundred flowers bloom, China actively practices the "road of peace and cooperation", gathers the "power of peace and cooperation", and always acts as a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order.
On June 13th, in Misongwe, Mwanza Province, Tanzania, employees of China East Africa Limited won applause and cheers from local residents after connecting the water pipes. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Guansen
Former US Secretary of State Kissinger once said that there should be a "diplomatic philosophy" rather than just treating diplomacy as an "administrative matter.". Scholars have compared Chinese and Western diplomatic philosophies, believing that China views the world with a holistic consciousness of diversity and unity. China's diplomatic philosophy is a "cooperative subject philosophy", while the West is accustomed to dividing the world with binary opposition thinking. Its diplomatic philosophy is a "conflicting subject philosophy". Which diplomatic philosophy best embodies the spirit of the times and answers the questions of the world? Which diplomatic philosophy is the direction of the people and the direction of the road? People from all countries have made choices in their footsteps towards China.
In the face of a "strong" China, the international community once asked the following question: "What will happen after China's peaceful rise?" If one can patiently and attentively read these Chinese stories about friendship and cooperation, and objectively and rationally look at these Chinese plans and actions to maintain world peace and development, one will be more convinced that the new era of China on the road to building a strong country and national rejuvenation is walking a new path of peaceful development for the rise of a great power, and is committed to opening up a new future for humanity with a shared destiny and beauty.
In order to have a better tomorrow and move towards a new future for humanity, China will continue to work hand in hand with the world to overcome difficulties and achieve greatness.
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