On June 20, Xu Bu, Director of the Global Development and Security Research Institute at JSU, attended the 7th International Defense Forum hosted by the National Defense University. The forum, themed “From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to the Global Security Initiative: Common, Comprehensive, Cooperative, and Sustainable Security”, was chaired by Cai Jinsong, Vice President of the College of International Defense Studies. Over 150 foreign military officers from approximately 90 countries participated in the forum.
Director Xu noted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Seventy years ago, Premier Zhou Enlai first fully articulated these principles. Over the past seven decades, the principles have withstood the test of time and international upheavals, expanding from Asia to the rest of the world. They have transcended differences in social systems, ideologies, and development levels, gaining widespread recognition and acceptance within the international community. Today, they are regarded as fundamental norms in modern international relations and core principles of international law.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, building a community with a shared future for mankind has become the core concept of Xi Jinping’s diplomatic thought. President Xi has introduced a series of significant initiatives, including promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the concept of shared values for all humanity. These ideas provide Chinese solutions for improving global governance and addressing challenges to human development. Xu emphasized the importance of understanding the continuity and evolution of China’s diplomatic philosophy, as demonstrated by the progression from the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. This understanding is vital for advancing China’s foreign affairs under new circumstances and for contributing to international relations theory and practice.
Xu further pointed out that upholding the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is both a historical responsibility and a call of the times. The world is undergoing unprecedented changes not seen in a century. While the international community is increasingly interconnected as a shared destiny, issues of injustice and inequality in international relations remain prevalent. The tasks of maintaining world peace and promoting common development remain daunting. Xu stressed that prosperity and security can only be sustained and guaranteed if all nations pursue the great path of the world, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. As China embarks on a new journey, it is ready to work hand in hand with other countries to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, strengthen coordination and collaboration, align the interests of its own people with those of people worldwide, and collectively advance toward building a community with a shared future for mankind.
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