Fairness and justice are fundamental values shared by all humanity, representing the common aspirations of people around the world. When political discrimination, economic disparity, or cultural inequality arise, they can ignite resentment and discontent, potentially leading to strife or even war. The recent conflict between Palestine and Israel, which erupted on October 7, has inflicted significant civilian casualties on both sides, causing a humanitarian catastrophe that has shaken the global community.
From the perspective of building a community with a shared future for mankind, there is a genuine hope for an immediate ceasefire and lasting peace between Palestine and Israel. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the foreign minister, stated, “On the question of Palestine, China will continue to stand on the side of peace, on the side of justice, on the side of international law, on the side of shared aspirations of the majority of countries in the world, and on the side of human conscience. China opposes and condemns all acts that harm civilians. The top priority is to achieve a ceasefire and stop the conflict as soon as possible.”
In response to the pressing call of the international community to maintain world peace and prevent conflicts, China proposed the Global Security Initiative last year. This initiative systematically elaborated on China’s position and proposition on promoting common security and maintaining world peace and stability. It underscores the notion that humanity is an indivisible security community. China advocates the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security as the conceptual guidance, mutual respect as the fundamental requirement, indivisible security as the important principle, and building a security community as the long-term goal. This is aimed at fostering a new type of security that replaces confrontation and zero-sum approaches with dialogue, partnership, and win-win results.
This year, China played a pivotal role in mediating the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, addressing long-standing tensions in the Gulf region. China’s proactive mediation not only resolved intricate disputes but also ushered in prosperity and well-being for the people in the region, garnering extensive commendation from the international community. Such endeavors demonstrate China’s unwavering commitment to peace. Through practical actions, China has been seeking solutions to longstanding challenges in the Middle East. China’s stance on peace is echoed and shared by the overwhelming majority of countries worldwide.
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Palestine-Israel conflict a litmus test of international justice
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