GUANGZHOU, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Monday his country is committed to the path of high-quality peaceful development and high openness to the outside world.
Han made the remarks during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Han emphasized the importance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s profound interpretation of multilateralism, noting that under the current circumstances, more than ever, the world needs to adhere to the core values and basic principles of multilateralism and follow the vision of comprehensive consultations, common contributions and shared benefits in global governance.
Han explained the practice of multilateralism from three aspects.
The first is to achieve peaceful coexistence under the premise of seeking common ground by putting aside differences, pursuing integrated development in the process of equal exchanges, and moving forward together on the basis of mutual learning.
In this regard, the Vice President called on the parties concerned to implement the Global Development, Global Security and Global Civilization initiatives and carry out high-quality cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The second aspect is to make global governance more fair and equitable based on consultation and consensus, and to combat hegemonism, coercive politics and unilateral practices in the name of multilateralism.
The third is to stick to the right path of globalization, combat protectionism and “decoupling,” and support more mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities to add more momentum to global economic recovery.
Han called on all parties to adhere to dialogue and consultations, promote policy solutions to current problems, and address risks and challenges together.
The vice president stressed that China is a champion and practitioner of multilateralism and promotes the noble cause of building a strong country and national revitalization on all fronts through its own path of modernization.
China is willing to work with other countries to create a better future for humanity, Han added.
The Imperial Springs International Forum 2023 opened on Monday in Guangzhou under the motto “Multilateralism: More exchange, more inclusion and more cooperation”.
The event is jointly organized by the Foreign Chinese People’s Friendship Association, the Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association, the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Madrid Club of the World Leadership Alliance. End