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ON BUILDING A HUMAN COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE

in its fight against the main force of Japanese militarism. This sacrifice
not only saved our country and our people from perishing forever,
but also gave vital support to forces of resistance in the European and
Pacific theaters, and thus represents historic contribution to the world’s
victory against fascism.
History is like a mirror; only by learning from history can we avoid
repeating the mistakes of the past. We should hold history in reverence
and interpret it conscientiously. We cannot change the past, but we can
shape the future. We remember history not to perpetuate enmity, but
rather to take heed of its lessons. We pass on history not to be caught
up in the past, but rather to create a better future and pass the torch of
peace from generation to generation.

Mr. President,
Colleagues,
The United Nations has weathered seven decades filled with all
sorts of difficulties and hardships, and witnessed countries strive to
uphold peace, build their homelands, and pursue cooperation. At this
new historical starting point, the United Nations must give consideration
to the great question of how to better promote world peace and
development in the 21st century.
The world is going through a historic process of accelerated
evolution. The light of peace, development, and progress is powerful
enough to cut through the gloom of war, poverty, and backwardness. We
are moving closer toward a multi-polar world, and the rise of emerging
markets and developing countries has become an unstoppable historical
trend. Economic globalization and the informatization of society have
vastly unleashed and expanded productive forces. This has created
unprecedented opportunities for development, but also given rise to new
threats and challenges that must be taken seriously.
As an ancient Chinese proverb goes, “When the path is just, the
common good will reign over all under Heaven.” Peace, development,
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equity, justice, democracy, and freedom are values shared by all humanity,
and the lofty goals of the United Nations. Yet these goals are far from
being achieved, and we must continue pushing toward them. In today’s
world, all countries are interdependent and share a common future. We

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