China Advocates for Reformed Global Order, Reaffirms Taiwan Position

A ‍senior Chinese official has outlined Beijing’s vision for a more equitable and cooperative ​global ⁢order, emphasizing multilateralism and ⁤peaceful‌ development.‌ Speaking to ⁤delegates, teh ‍official presented china’s⁣ new Global Governance ‌Initiative ⁢(GGI) – unveiled recently at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Plus meeting – as a key component ‍of this vision. The ⁤GGI builds upon earlier Chinese proposals including the Global Development Initiative,the Global Security Initiative,and the global Civilization initiative,representing,according to the official,”China’s response to ⁣world changes and global challenges,offering Chinese solutions.”

The ‌speech underscored China’s⁢ ambition to position itself as a leading⁤ advocate​ for multipolarity, offering a counterweight to existing alliances and promoting a system where global affairs are collaboratively managed by all nations. “We​ support true multilateralism,” the official stated,‌ emphasizing that multipolarity should be “equal and orderly, not ‌a jungle ⁤of competing powers.”

Defense and security​ cooperation⁤ were highlighted as⁤ crucial to achieving a “more‌ just and reasonable” global order.⁣ ⁢The Chinese military, the⁣ official affirmed, would serve as‌ “a ballast⁣ for peace⁣ and stability,” ‍upholding the principles‌ of the United Nations Charter. Disputes, it was stressed, should be resolved through dialog, consultation,⁤ and⁢ by addressing thier underlying causes.

The official also addressed ⁢the ‌sensitive issue of Taiwan,‍ reiterating Beijing’s⁤ long-held ⁢position that the​ island is ​”an⁤ inseparable‍ part of China, both historically and legally.” The status of Taiwan, they ​argued, ‌is fundamental to the post-World War II international system, and its eventual reunification with the⁢ mainland is integral to upholding ‌that order. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ⁣was described as ​a “powerful force for reunification,” committed to ​preventing any move towards “Taiwan ⁤independence”‍ and prepared to⁤ counter any external interference.

This articulation ⁤of china’s​ global vision​ comes amidst increasing competition with the United States and heightened regional tensions, signaling Beijing’s intent to actively shape the future ⁢international landscape.