Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence develop with times, stay relevant
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E-mail Xinhua, June 30, 2014
Firstly, no infringement upon the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a country is allowed. The growing common interests shared by the international community should not become the excuse for inciting domestic unrest and separation and overthrowing legitimate governments.
Those actions that violated other countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity under the guise of "humanity" or "anti-terrorism" have caused civilian casualties and severely challenged the international order.
Secondly, a comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable concept that seeks common security is the continuation and development of the Five Principles.
The concept refuses seeking absolute security while sacrificing other countries' interests; it calls for boosting international and regional cooperation to counter growing unconventional threats and terrorism; more importantly, it urges countries to solve disputes through dialogues and negotiation.
Thirdly, the change from "peaceful coexistence" to "peaceful development" reflects China's philosophy of inclusiveness and openness and its clear understanding of sustainable development.
All countries should safeguard and promote an open world economy, and oppose any intentions or actions of harming others to benefit oneself. Besides, only if developing countries enhance their capabilities of self-development and developed countries assume more responsibilities, can more equal and balanced international relations be built.
Fourthly, mutually beneficial cooperation is conducted not only in economy, but also in politics, security and culture. It calls on countries to shoulder common responsibilities, jointly counter such global issues as climate change and Internet security and build a community of common destiny.
Fifthly, since the beginning of the new century, war spread from Afghanistan to Iraq, from Libya to Syria, causing heavy losses. A lack of respect and tolerance between different civilizations is one of the origins of conflict. Only by admitting the diversity of civilizations, communicating with each other on the basis of equality, accommodating and learning from each other, can the world realize long-term peace.
Lastly, the legitimate rights of developing countries can be better upheld through the democratization, legalization and rationalization of international relations as well as the speed-up of reform in global governance.
In developing its relations with both developed and developing countries, China, despite the rise of its strength and global influence, has proved that it will firmly stick to the Five Principles and actively participate in and contribute to improving the international system.
"China will not seek hegemony even if it grows stronger," Xi said. This is a strategic choice China made in accordance with the development of the times and its own fundamental interests.
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