Page 7 - ON BUILDING A HUMAN COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD TOGETHER

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends,
The CPC strives for both the wellbeing of the Chinese people and
human progress. It is the largest political party in the world. As I once
remarked, the CPC must act in a way befitting of a big party. Everything
we Chinese Communists do is to better the lives of the Chinese people,
rejuvenate the Chinese nation, and promote peace and development
for humankind. We must take good care of our own matters, which in
itself is a contribution to the building of a human community with a
shared future. We must also see that China’s development creates more
opportunities for the world. We will use our own practice to explore the
laws governing the evolution of human society, and share what we learn
with other countries. We do not “import” models from elsewhere, nor
do we “export” a Chinese model, still less will we ask that other countries
copy Chinese practices. The Communist Party of China will always stay
true to the following commitments:
First, we will continue as ever to contribute to global peace and
tranquility.
Nearly a hundred years ago, the CPC was born in a time of intense
upheaval in Chinese society. One of the CPC’s founding missions was
to end the misery inflicted on the Chinese people since the mid-19th
century through turmoil and war. In the 28 years between 1921 and 1949,
to realize peace and stability for China and secure peace and happiness
for the people, the CPC united the Chinese people and led them in
armed struggle, during which enormous sacrifices were made.
From this experience, Chinese Communists know only too well
just how precious peace is; and thus we are fully resolved to uphold
peace. China remains committed to promoting peace, development, and
cooperation, and to achieving win-win outcomes. We will continue to
pursue peaceful development, build global partnerships, and play an active
part in efforts to seek political settlements to international hotspot issues.
China has dispatched a cumulative total of over 36,000
peacekeepers abroad, and is both a major troop and fund contributor
to UN peacekeeping operations. As I speak to you, more than 2,500
Chinese peacekeepers, braving hardship and danger, are on active duty in
eight mission areas to safeguard peace and security.

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