China Strengthens Peripheral Diplomacy, Aiming for a Community of Shared Destiny

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core, China has put forward the concept of peripheral diplomacy based on amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness. The country has advocated for building a community of shared destiny with its neighbors, deepened cooperation in various fields, and maintained peace and stability in the region. The meeting noted that China's relations with its neighbors are currently at their best in recent history. However, the country is also entering a critical stage where the peripheral situation and global situation are deeply interconnected.

To address this, China will adhere to Xi Jinping's thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, focus on the central tasks of the Party and the country, and coordinate domestic and international situations. The conference emphasized the need to build a community of shared destiny with neighboring countries, consolidate strategic mutual trust, support regional countries in their development paths, and manage disagreements. China will also deepen development integration, build high-level interconnected networks, and strengthen industrial and supply chain cooperation.

In his pivotal address, President Xi Jinping delivered a comprehensive and insightful speech that encapsulated the achievements and experiences garnered since the new era in China's peripheral work began. Xi's speech is notable for its systematic analysis of the current situation, its clear delineation of future objectives, tasks, and strategic measures for peripheral work, and its emphasis on viewing China's periphery from a global perspective. This approach is underscored by a strong sense of responsibility and mission to excel in peripheral work.

The conference also acknowledged that while China's relations with its neighbors are at their best in recent history, they have entered a critical stage where regional and global situations are deeply intertwined. Thus, it is imperative to adhere to Xi Jinping's thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, closely centering on the Party and the country's central tasks, and coordinating both domestic and international situations as well as development and security. The goal is to build a peaceful, secure, prosperous, beautiful, and friendly "community of shared destiny" with neighboring countries, guided by principles of good-neighborliness, mutual benefit, and a shared future.

The emphasis on fostering a community of shared destiny with neighboring countries involves consolidating strategic mutual trust, supporting regional countries in their development paths, and properly managing and controlling disputes and differences. It also entails deepening development integration, building high-level interconnected networks, and strengthening industrial and supply chain cooperation. Moreover, it involves jointly maintaining regional stability, engaging in security and law enforcement cooperation, and responding to various risks and challenges together.

To carry out peripheral work effectively, the meeting stressed the importance of strengthening the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, deepening reforms, and improving the legal system. China will also enhance its capacity and team building, and promote theoretical and practical innovations in peripheral work. The conference concluded with a speech by Wang Yi, and was attended by senior leaders and officials from relevant departments.

Meanwhile, the international community has been watching China's peripheral work with great interest, with many countries responding to the country's increasing focus on its relationships with Asian nations. The US, Canada, and the European Union have all imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, which has sparked a heated debate about the impact on global trade and economic growth. Recently, China announced that it would be imposing tariffs on US goods, with the tariffs ranging from 34% to 84%, in response to the US's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. This move has been seen as a significant escalation in the trade tensions between the two countries.

The US has also been making moves to strengthen its military presence in the region, with the US military's Indo-Pacific Command confirming that at least four Patriot air defense missile batteries have been redeployed from their previous locations in Korea and Japan to the Middle East. This move is seen as a response to the growing tensions in the region and the need to strengthen US military presence in the area.

In related news, the US and Russia have been engaging in diplomatic talks, with the two countries holding a six-hour meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks were seen as a positive development in the relations between the two countries, with both sides agreeing to work towards normalizing their diplomatic missions. The meeting was also seen as a significant step towards reducing tensions between the two countries, which have been heightened in recent years due to various disputes and accusations.

The trade tensions between the US and China have also had an impact on the global economy, with many countries expressing concern about the impact on trade and economic growth. The European Union has announced that it will be imposing tariffs on US goods in response to the US's decision to impose tariffs on European goods. Canada has also announced that it will be imposing tariffs on US goods, with the Canadian finance minister stating that the country will continue to respond to US tariffs with "strength and clarity".

The situation has also sparked a reaction from other countries, with some expressing concern about the impact on global trade and economic growth. The Chinese government has released a white paper on its position on trade relations with the US, stating that it is committed to free trade and opposes protectionism. The paper also emphasized the need for the US to stop its "unilateral and bullying" trade practices and to work towards a mutually beneficial trade relationship.

As the situation continues to escalate, the global economy hangs in the balance, and the international community is waiting to see how China's peripheral work will shape the country's role in regional and global affairs in the years to come. The Chinese government has stated that it is committed to building a community of shared destiny with its neighbors and to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. However, the ongoing trade tensions and military build-up in the region pose significant challenges to this goal, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming months and years.