Second press conference on the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

CRNTT:

At present, international and regional hotspot issues are emerging one after another, posing challenges to global peace and stability. How will China apply the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity to address peace and security concerns? Thank you.

Ma Zhaoxu:

The world has enjoyed relative peace for the past 80 years since World War II, but today's world is far from tranquil. Regional flash points and local conflicts occur frequently, traditional and non-traditional security threats overlap and compound each other, and the international security situation is becoming increasingly severe and complex. With a focus on the future, destiny, safety and well-being of all humanity, President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Security Initiative. The initiative advocates upholding a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. It calls for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and abiding by the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter. The initiative emphasizes the importance of addressing the legitimate security concerns of all countries. Additionally, it advocates resolving disputes and differences between countries peacefully through dialogue and consultation. It also coordinates efforts to maintain security in both traditional and non-traditional domains. This provides a Chinese solution to eliminating the root causes of international conflicts, addressing global security challenges, and improving global security governance. Currently, the Global Security Initiative has received support from more than 130 countries and international and regional organizations. It has been explicitly included in over 140 bilateral and multilateral documents between China and other nations.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country has never initiated a war or occupied an inch of another country's land. China is the world's only country to enshrine its commitment to peaceful development in its constitution and the only nuclear power to pledge no first use of nuclear weapons. China has consistently and firmly upheld the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter. It is the largest contributor of peacekeeping personnel among the U.N. Security Council's permanent members, and the second-largest contributor to U.N. peacekeeping funding, making significant contributions to maintaining world peace.

We solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. This serves to preserve historical memory, honor the martyrs, cherish peace, build a brighter future, safeguard the correct view of World War II history, and gather the strength to maintain peace. China stands ready to work with all parties to implement the Global Security Initiative, bringing greater stability and certainty to the international community and jointly building a world of enduring peace and universal security. Thank you.