Thinking about the future of mankind and people’s well-being —— China’s diplomatic chronicle in the spring of 2024
Long summer, May 5, 2024. The supreme leader’s special plane took off from Beijing, broke through clouds and fog, and flew to Paris, the French capital, thousands of miles away. At the invitation of French President Macron, Serbian President Vucic, Hungarian President Schuyuk and Prime Minister Orban, the Supreme Leader paid a state visit to the three countries from May 5 to 10.
Since the beginning of this year, the foreign affairs agenda of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader has been very busy, and the diplomatic activities of the head of state have been brilliant and fruitful. Responsible for national rejuvenation and responsible for human progress. In the spring of 2024, under the guidance of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, towards the glorious distance of building a community of human destiny, China’s diplomacy as a big country with characteristics has written a new chapter.
"Treating people equally is the distinctive character of China’s diplomacy."
On March 27th, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing once again witnessed the busy diplomacy of big countries. The Chairman of the Supreme Leader met here with representatives of American business and strategic academia, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Gonnewardene — —
In the face of nearly 20 American heavyweights visiting at the same time, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader profoundly explained the way of getting along with China and the United States: "As long as both sides regard each other as partners, respect each other, coexist peacefully and win-win cooperation, Sino-US relations will be better";
Meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Rutte, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader will talk about economic globalization again: "The binary opposition thinking that you lose and I win, black and white, has long been out of date, and the truly safe world should be a world of deep integration and interdependence";
When meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Gonnewardene, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader raised the spirit of the Mijiao Agreement of "independence, self-improvement, solidarity and mutual assistance": "Continuously deepen the strategic partnership of sincere mutual assistance and friendship from generation to generation between China and Sri Lanka" & HELIP; …
Since this spring, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader has conducted dozens of foreign affairs activities. The tight diplomatic agenda of the head of state has condensed into a fruitful spring, which shows the diplomatic style of a big eastern country with the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people in mind.
A big country should look big and shoulder big responsibilities. In the face of global challenges, cooperation or confrontation between big powers is related to the future and destiny of mankind.
On March 19, 2024, members of the Washington State Middle School Students Delegation took a group photo in front of the Forbidden City Ganqing Palace. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xin photo
On the afternoon of April 26th, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader met with US Secretary of State Blinken. Looking back on the 45-year history of Sino-US relations, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader profoundly pointed out that the two countries should be partners, not rivals; We should achieve each other, not hurt each other; We should seek common ground while reserving differences, not vicious competition; You should keep your word and do what you say, not say one thing and do another.
Since the first meeting between China and the United States in San Francisco last November, Sino-US relations have stabilized, but the negative factors in the relations between the two countries are also prominent. This year is the election year of the United States, and the development of Sino-US relations is facing more noise.
On April 2, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader telephoned President Biden at an appointment and put forward several major principles to be adhered to in handling Sino-US relations this year — — Harmony is the most important, stability is the most important, and trust is the foundation.
"China and the United States, two big countries, can’t go back and forth, don’t deal with each other, and can’t conflict and confront each other. They should respect each other, coexist peacefully, cooperate and win-win, and continue to move forward along a stable, healthy and sustainable road, instead of going back." The words of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader are both a summary of the past and a guide to the future direction.
On February 9, 2024, in Moscow, the Russian capital, vehicles passed by in front of the China New Year theme decoration. On the same day, the cultural activity "China New Year in Moscow" was launched in the center of Moscow, the Russian capital. Xinhua News Agency reporter Bai Xueyu photo
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. On the eve of the Spring Festival in 2024, the two heads of state exchanged New Year greetings. The Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out that looking back on the road we have traveled, we have withstood many storms together. Looking ahead, Sino-Russian relations are facing new opportunities for development. On March 18th, the day President Putin was re-elected, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader sent a telegram to congratulate him. On April 9, Chairman of the Supreme Leader met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Beijing. The strategic guidance of the head of state diplomacy has injected strong impetus into the steady progress of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in the new era.
Europe is an important pole of a multipolar world. A series of important high-level interactions have made people look forward to the development of China-EU relations, from the visits of EU leaders to China, from the strolling of Chinese and German leaders to the Diaoyutai, and from the invitation of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader to France, Serbia and Hungary.
Neighboring countries and China are inseparable neighbors, and developing countries are China’s natural partners.
On April 17th, 2024, on the platform of halim Station in Jakarta, Indonesia, passengers took a group photo with a Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway high-speed EMU. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Qinshe
On April 1st, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader cordially met with Indonesian President-elect prabowo in the Great Hall of the People. This visit to China is only ten days before prabowo won the presidential election.
In the past 10 years, under the leadership of Chairman Supreme Leader and current Indonesian President Joko, China-Indonesia relations have developed rapidly in an all-round way. Witnessing a series of heavy cooperation achievements such as Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway, President-elect prabowo expressed "full support for developing closer Indonesian-China relations".
"China views China-Indonesia relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and is willing to deepen all-round strategic cooperation with Indonesia and build a community of destiny between China and Indonesia with regional and global influence, bringing more benefits to the two peoples and making positive contributions to regional and world peace, stability and prosperity." Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out.
Nauru, a pearl in the Pacific Ocean. In January this year, China and China formally resumed diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-principle. Since then, relations between the two countries have developed rapidly. On March 25th, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader held talks with President Adion of Nauru, who was on a state visit to China.
"China has always maintained that all countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal members of the international community", "China-Nauru relations are based on mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and mutual support" and "firmly support Nauru’s independent development path in line with its national conditions" … … The words of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader show China’s distinctive diplomatic character of treating people equally and his firm pursuit of fairness and justice.
As the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out, "Friendship is in no particular order. As long as it is opened, there will be a bright future. No matter how big or small the cooperation is, as long as it is sincere, it will have fruitful results. " This spring, for the common bright future of people of all countries, China has closely interacted with all parties, and friends from Asia, Africa, Europe, the United States and Oceania have come one after another.
On the afternoon of March 15th, Chairman Supreme Leader and Angolan President Lorenzo, who was on a state visit to China, announced that China-Angola relations would be upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
"At present, the group rise of developing countries is unstoppable. Whether it is global governance or development and prosperity, the global South should not be absent. China is a reliable friend and sincere partner of African countries on the road of maintaining independence and promoting development and revitalization. " Words from the Supreme Leader and Chairman hit the floor.
President Lorenzo said, "We feel at home when we visit China"; Sierra Leone President Biot said happily that "I will return to Sierra Leone with good memories"; Scheri, Prime Minister of Dominica, has sincere feelings. "China’s support and cooperation can be seen everywhere in Dominica"; Maldivian President Muiz said with emotion, "Malaysia-China cooperation, especially joint construction ‘ Belt and Road ’ , which has benefited the Maldivian people a lot "… …
He who cares about the world has friends all over the world. Maintain the stability of relations between major powers, walk hand in hand with neighboring countries, and seek common prosperity with countries in the south of the world … … Under the guidance of the Fuehrer’s diplomacy, China’s all-directional, multi-level and three-dimensional diplomatic layout has been continuously deepened.
“‘ Unhook and break the chain ’ There is no way out, and open cooperation is the only choice. "
On April 9, 2024, Chinese and German middle school students visited an enterprise in Zhongguancun Software Park in Beijing. Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Xu photo
On April 16th, at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader met with German Chancellor Scholz, who was on an official visit to China. Meeting, Walking, Lunch … … Focusing on the development of Sino-German relations, pragmatic cooperation and international and regional hot issues, the two sides had in-depth exchanges for more than three hours.
As the second and third largest economies in the world, both China and Germany are founded on industry and support free trade and economic globalization. In view of the new situation and changes in global trade in recent years, the chairman of the Supreme Leader has a clear attitude, pointing out that "both sides should be alert to the rise of protectionism" and "carry forward the distinctive characteristics of mutual benefit and win-win results".
Just a month ago, after the closing of the two sessions of the National People’s Congress, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader went to Hunan. On March 18th, in BASF Shanshan Battery Material Co., Ltd., a Sino-German joint venture, Chairman of the Supreme Leader emphasized that "China will open wider and wider, and we are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with other countries in the world, and welcome more foreign enterprises to invest and develop in China".
Meeting with foreign leaders, going to places for investigation and research, different scenes, the concept of open cooperation is consistent.
"The historical trend will not change, ‘ Unhook and break the chain ’ There is no way out, and open cooperation is the only choice. " No matter how the international situation evolves, China has always stood on the right side of history, promoting development through opening up, seeking win-win cooperation and providing new opportunities for the world with the new development of China.
This year is another important year for comprehensively deepening reform and opening up. Under the personal promotion of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, a series of measures to expand high-level opening-up have been intensively introduced.
Visa waiver agreements with Singapore and Thailand came into effect on February 9 and March 1 respectively; Since March 14th, visa exemption has been tried for ordinary passport holders in Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg. Further improve the convenience of payment for overseas Chinese … … Constantly optimized policies and measures show China’s sincerity in open cooperation and bring more opportunities for deepening friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and foreign countries.
Promulgated the Action Plan for Firmly Promoting High-level Opening-up and Greater Attraction and Utilization of Foreign Capital, and released the negative list of cross-border service trade in China for the first time … … A number of opening-up measures have been accelerated, further broadening the space for foreign investment, optimizing the business environment and enhancing the confidence of foreign investment in China.
China’s measures to expand high-level opening-up have reaped two-way cooperation and win-win results with China. This spring, the number of foreign tourists coming to China has increased significantly, and the heads of multinational companies seeking business opportunities in China have also poured in.
This is the Boao Forum for Asia International Conference Center, which was filmed on March 22nd, 2024. Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Guanyu photo
On March 26th, the 2024 annual meeting of Boao Forum for Asia kicked off, and many foreign entrepreneurs gathered in Hainan. On the same day, the first landmark event of "Investing in China" was held in Beijing, with more than 140 entrepreneurs from 17 countries and regions and representatives of foreign Chinese business associations participating in the event. The day before, the 2024 annual meeting of China Development Forum just concluded, and nearly 100 executives from multinational companies were present.
On March 24th, 2024, the 2024 annual meeting of China Development Forum opened in Beijing. This is the applause of the participants after the guest’s speech. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xin photo
During Premier Scholz’s visit to China, hundreds of companies "scrambled" for seats accompanying him to China. In the end, the heads of Siemens, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Bayer and other enterprises successfully obtained the "boarding pass". Visiting Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing successively, well-known multinational enterprises went deep into China to explore more development opportunities.
On April 26, 2024, the signing ceremony of deepening strategic cooperation between Shenyang City, Liaoning Province and BMW Group was held in Shenyang. This was interviewed by Qi Puce, chairman of BMW Group. Xinhua News Agency reporter Pan Xiaolong photo
The China market has been attracting the attention of the global business community, and "continue to invest in China, deeply cultivate China and win in China", with the earnest message from the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, has become the firm action of multinational companies.
In the first quarter of this year, 12,000 foreign-invested enterprises were newly established in China, a year-on-year increase of 20.7%; The actual use of foreign capital was 301.67 billion yuan, an increase of 41.7% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023. In the first quarter, China’s GDP increased by 5.3% year-on-year. Many international organizations have raised their annual economic growth expectations for China.
In response to the so-called "China sees the top", the Chairman of the Supreme Leader profoundly pointed out: "The development of China has gone through various difficulties and challenges to get to today, and it was not because of ‘ China’s collapse theory ’ And collapse, now also won’t because of ‘ China’s theory of seeing the top ’ And see the top. "
In view of the so-called "overcapacity" topic hyped by some people in the West recently, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader clearly pointed out that "China’s export of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaic products, etc., not only enriched the global supply, eased the global inflationary pressure, but also made great contributions to the global response to climate change and green low-carbon transformation", and it was necessary to "adhere to the market vision and global vision, proceed from economic laws, objectively and dialectically look at the capacity issue, and explore more cooperation".
A few words reflect a great power leader’s firm defense of China people’s right to legitimate development and his deep consideration for the common well-being of people all over the world.
From the perspective of "national priority", the world is inevitably small and crowded; From the perspective of common destiny, there are opportunities for cooperation everywhere — —
When meeting the Chairman of the Supreme Leader in Beijing, Angolan President Lorenzo sincerely felt that Angola-China cooperation was "a model of mutually beneficial cooperation" and welcomed more China enterprises to invest in Angola to help Angola’s national development and revitalization;
President Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia visited China for 8 days, visited Guangdong, Shandong and other places, and expressed the hope to further strengthen cooperation in friendly provinces and States, marine fisheries, medical education, infrastructure and other fields;
Surinamese President Shan Duoji sincerely stated that the Supreme Leader’s proposal to jointly build the "Belt and Road" and the global development initiative and advocate an equal and orderly world multipolarization and inclusive economic globalization is of great significance to maintaining multilateralism and promoting world peace and sustainable development. The Soviet side supports it and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China to jointly promote the building of a community of human destiny;
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Under the leadership of the Supreme Leader, China has not only developed itself unswervingly, but also opened its arms to benefit the world. People in more and more countries see from China: Things have changed, and win-win cooperation is always a thoroughfare.
"Strive to contribute China’s wisdom and China’s plan to the cause of human peace and development."
The great change that has not happened in a hundred years has accelerated its evolution, and the world has entered a turbulent period of chaos. Climate change, geopolitical conflict, lack of trust and unbalanced development … … Faced with all kinds of difficulties and challenges, people are eager to listen to China’s plan.
April 8, Great Hall of the People. Chairman of the Supreme Leader had a cordial meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Meria, Chairman of the French Meria Foundation.
Talking about the international situation with international friends, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out: "China has always advocated peace, not war, called for stopping war and promoting peace, and promoted the building of a community of human destiny."
On April 1, 2024, the audience visited "The Forbidden City and Versailles — — Sino-French exchanges in the 17th and 18th centuries. Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Liangkuai photo
Facing the changing international situation, China has always stood on the side of historical progress and fairness and justice. China is not a party or participant in the Ukrainian crisis, but it has been trying to persuade peace and promote talks in its own way. Since the crisis escalated in an all-round way, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader has put forward "Four Answers", "Four Common Points" and "Three Points of Thinking", personally communicated with leaders of various countries and heads of the United Nations, and sent a special representative of the China government for Eurasian affairs to carry out two rounds of shuttle diplomacy.
On April 16th, when meeting with German Chancellor Angela Scholz, in order to promote the early peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader also proposed to grasp the principle of "four musts and four noes": First, we should focus on the overall situation of peace and stability and not seek personal gain; Second, we should cool down the situation and not add fuel to the fire; Third, we should accumulate conditions for restoring peace and not further intensify contradictions; Fourth, we should reduce the negative impact on the world economy and not undermine the stability of the global industrial chain supply chain.
On many international and regional hotspot issues, China’s determination and actions to maintain peace are unwavering: pushing the UN Security Council to adopt relevant resolutions on the Palestinian-Israeli issue, continuing to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the Gaza, and supporting Palestinian factions to achieve internal reconciliation and strengthen internal unity through dialogue and consultation; Good offices helped the parties involved in the Myanmar conflict to hold peace talks in Kunming, Yunnan, and reached a formal ceasefire agreement … …
Send messages of condolences to the two heads of state on the serious terrorist attacks in Iran and Russia respectively, expressing firm support for the efforts to safeguard national security and stability; Send a message of condolences to the President of Chile on the serious mountain fire disaster in Chile, and encourage the affected areas to overcome difficulties and rebuild their homes … … When other countries encounter major changes, the chairman of the Supreme Leader always calls for condolences at the first time. The world feelings of the leaders of great powers warm people’s hearts.
"The earth is so big that mankind faces so many common challenges. The ancients in China said ‘ Help each other in the same boat ’ I think we need ‘ Help each other with the same ball ’ " "Human society is closely related to each other, with good fortune and bad fortune, and all countries have you and me" … … In the meetings with people from all walks of life in various countries, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader talked about the concept of building a community of human destiny again and again, and explained the Chinese plan to answer the questions of the times and the world in simple terms.
This spring, China also welcomed groups of small guests from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
On March 18th, a song "On the Field of Hope" was sung in the middle school affiliated to Tsinghua University. Students from Lincoln Middle School and Strakon Middle School in the United States gave this cheerful and affectionate Chinese song to friends in China. The wonderful singing voice won applause from people in the place.
"Friendship! The biggest gain in China is definitely friendship. " Jack, a student at Lincoln Middle School, said excitedly, "It’s wonderful for everyone to gather around and sing loudly! At this moment, I discovered that we have so much in common. "
Last November, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader announced in San Francisco that China would like to invite 50,000 American teenagers to exchange and study in China in the next five years. Under the care of Chairman Supreme Leader, the first batch of more than 20 American middle school students visited China from January 24th to 30th. Subsequently, several groups of friendly emissaries flew across the ocean and visited one after another to experience a real, three-dimensional and comprehensive China.
"The hope of Sino-US relations lies in the people, the foundation lies in the people, the future lies in the youth, and the vitality lies in the place." With the care and promotion of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader, the number of direct flights between the two countries has increased, the business community has close contacts with local provinces and states, youth exchanges have been active, cultural and sports interaction has been enthusiastic, and cooperation in panda protection has been promoted in an orderly manner. The friendship and goodwill among the people have expanded the path and increased confidence for resolving political barriers and tightening non-governmental ties.
Telegrams and letters link the sincere friendship between leaders of great powers and people from all walks of life in various countries — —
Send a telegram to congratulate Finnish President-elect Stub, Pakistani Prime Minister-elect Shabaz and other foreign leaders on their election and express their good wishes for promoting the healthy and stable development of relations with other countries; Congratulatory letter with Brazilian President Lula to the seventh theoretical seminar of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Brazilian Labor Party, expressing willingness to deepen the exchange of experience in governing the country and learn from each other; Write back to Kenyan students and alumni representatives of Beijing Jiaotong University, encouraging them to learn their professional knowledge, continue their traditional friendship and tell a good story about China-Africa friendship … …
A year’s plan starts with spring. Two years ago, in the spring, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader put forward the global security initiative for the first time, systematically expounded the position and proposition of promoting world security and maintaining world peace and tranquility, and emphasized that mankind is an inseparable security community.
Last year, also in the spring and Jingming season, in the face of arguments such as "the theory of clash of civilizations" and "the theory of superiority of civilizations", the Chairman of the Supreme Leader put forward the global civilization initiative, urging all parties to transcend the gap between civilizations through civilized exchanges, mutual learning of civilizations, and tolerance of civilizations.
China’s wisdom and China’s plan are being more and more widely recognized. As Prime Minister Brown of Antigua and Barbuda, who is visiting China, said, China actively promotes the lofty vision of building a community of human destiny. By proposing the "One Belt and One Road" initiative, the global development initiative, the global security initiative and the global civilization initiative, it will promote the common development and prosperity of the world with its own practical actions, benefit the people, and show unparalleled leadership and appeal in the world.
On January 30th, in the Great Hall of the People, 42 new foreign ambassadors to China walked up the steps of white marble and presented their credentials to the Chairman of the Supreme Leader one by one in front of the giant mural "There are so many beauties in the mountains".
In the Beijing Hall, in the face of the expectations of the envoys of various countries, the declaration of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader was firm and powerful: "Today’s world is not peaceful. As always, China, with the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people in mind, strives to contribute China wisdom and China’s plan to the cause of human peace and development, advocates an equal and orderly world multipolarization and inclusive economic globalization, and promotes the building of a community of human destiny and works together to build a better world."
Text reporters: Yang Yijun, Zhu Chao, Feng Xinran, Shao Yibo.
Poster design: Liu Silu
Editors: Zhang Aifang, Zhu Siming, Bao Yuhan, Jia Yining, Gu Yiping, He Xiao, Wang Haiyan, Song Weiwei, Wu Jianlu, Wang Huajuan, Hou Bangxing and Jiang Ziwei.
Coordinator: Li Passen-nan