In a country's development, collaboration is key: Ambassador to India

Distinguished guests, dear friends,

To seek happiness for the Chinese people, rejuvenation for the Chinese nation, and the common good for the world, are the goal and source of strength of the CPC. I've just talked about the first two points. Now I would like to talk about the CPC's outlook on international order and global governance.

The CPC is a political party that seeks happiness for the Chinese people and strives for the cause of human progress. Since its founding, the CPC has closely linked the happiness of the Chinese people with the happiness of people of the whole world. President Xi Jinping clearly points out that the overall goal of China's diplomacy is to foster a new type of international relations and build a community with a shared future for mankind. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy provides fundamental guidance for China's foreign policy in the new era, and clarifies to the world the general direction in which we hope to work with other countries. I would like to highlight this vision with three keywords, namely "peace, development and cooperation."

Peace is the foundation. Without peace, there will be no development and cooperation. Amity with neighbors, harmony without uniformity is values cherished in the Chinese culture. Having been torn by wars and conflicts in the past, we Chinese know too well the scourge of turmoil and the value of peace. Peace and stability are the only way to development and prosperity. China grows not by expansion or colonial plunder, but through the hard work of its people. China is committed to an independent foreign policy of peace, and is the only country that has codified peaceful development in its Constitution. China is committed to peaceful co-existence with all countries, true multilateralism and to non-hegemony, non-expansion, non-alignment and non-coercion. We never copy foreign models, nor export ideologies or ask other countries to copy China's practices. Instead, we advocate that all countries follow development paths that suit their own national conditions. All countries should respect each other and learn from each other without interfering in others' internal affairs. Through out the years, China takes concrete actions to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining world peace. The Chinese military and police have participated in more than 30 UN peacekeeping operations. China is also the largest contributor of peacekeepers among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The Chinese people know that, for the national interests and future of mankind, we must cherish peace, and stick to the path of peaceful development. We must uphold peace, and address differences through dialogue. And when peace is undermined, we must strive to defend peace.

Development is the goal. Development is the eternal theme of human society and the master key to solving almost all the problems. Through focusing on development, China has completed eradication of extreme poverty. We have met the poverty eradication target set out in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2019, 69 countries and regions have a per capita GDP exceeding 10,000 USD. That includes approximately 2.8 billion people, including more than 1.4 billion people from China. China's building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects has doubled the world population with a per capita GDP exceeding 10,000 USD. This is an important contribution to the cause of global poverty alleviation. This year marks the beginning of China's 14th Five-year Plan. We will increase expand domestic demand and expand opening-up. China's development has not only provided more cooperation opportunities for other countries, but also offered Chinese wisdom to solving the problems facing humanity.

Cooperation is the path. As the inheritor of the ancient civilization, the Chinese people do not believe in the philosophy of using one's strength to bully the weak or winner-takes-all. China's development has never been at the expense of other countries' interests. We will never pursue a 'China first' approach, nor do we seek to dominate the world. Instead, we advocate making the pie bigger and conducting win-win cooperation. For over 10 years, China has contributed to more than 30 percent of global growth and more than 70 percent of global poverty reduction. As I see it, if development is the goal, cooperation is the bridge to get there. We need to build more bridges instead of destroying or demolishing them. History has proven time and again that to pursue beggar-thy-neighbor practice, conduct isolation and exclusion, and build small circles seeking zero-sum confrontation always failed. Only openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation are the right way forward for the mankind.

President Xi Jinping said, "There is only one Earth in the universe and we mankind have only one homeland". No country alone can address the many challenges facing the mankind. No matter how the international situation evolves, China will firmly hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit. We will be committed to the mankind's common values of peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom. We will work together unswervingly with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind, and we will endeavor to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity.

The COVID-19 pandemic shows again that no country or nation can be safe in the face of the virus. And the destiny of the mankind is more closely linked than ever. China-India cooperation on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is such an example. After the outbreak of second wave of pandemic, President Xi Jinping sent a message of solidarity and support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing our sincere sympathies to the Indian government and people. He stated that China is willing to strengthen anti-pandemic cooperation with India, and provide support and help to India. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar. State Councilor Wang Yi said, as a close neighbor and partner, China fully understood the challenges facing India. He proposed several measures that China was willing to take in accordance with India's demand to help India fight the pandemic. China has delivered on its commitment.

After the outbreak of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India, China was one of the first countries to offer support to India and take actions. A lot of Chinese companies and institutions donated medical materials to India. The Red Cross Society of China provided 100 oxygen concentrators and 40 ventilators to the Indian Red Cross Society. The supplies were airlifted to Bangalore by the first resumed cargo flight of Sichuan Airlines on May 9th. Chinese manufacturers overcame all kinds of difficulties, such as time limits, rising cost and supply shortage of raw materials, and worked overtime to ramp up production. According to incomplete statistics, China exported more than one lakh oxygen concentrators, 8 thousand ventilators, 90 thousand thermometers and over 10 crore masks to India just during the first half of May. China's Customs, civil aviation and other government agencies actively provided facilitation and convenience for the customs clearance and transport of the needy medical supplies from China. Recently, the Chinese side approved more than 10 Indian chartered cargo flights for June. Chinese workers worked overtime during the May Day holiday and completed 3 batches of medical equipment which were airlifted to Calcutta. Most of goods have been sent to hospitals, local governments and relief agencies in more than 10 states in India. Let me assure you that, when India fought the pandemic, China was not absent or sat back apathetically.

Regarding China's support for India's response to the second wave of the pandemic, I'd like to share three feelings with you. First, it truly reflects China's goodwill towards India. Within a short time, relevant medical supplies have completed the whole process of production, customs clearance, transport and utilization. The Chinese government, companies and many sectors of society have contributed a lot to this. It reflects the true humanitarian spirit that places life above everything else. Second, China and India have great potential to cooperate. Taking the case of supplying medical materials, they have all played an important role in helping India fight the pandemic and save lives, no matter from commercial procurement or donations. It fully shows that the industrial and supply chains with China's participation are highly effective and reliable. Third, cooperation is the only way to beat the virus. The virus is invisible and ruthless. All countries are in the same boat, and can only defeat the pandemic through solidarity. Only when every country is safe, can the whole world be truly safe.

In brief, China has practiced its vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, carried forward the humanitarian spirit, and taken concrete actions to help India in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Our purpose is to save every precious life, and contribute to overcoming the pandemic at an early date. We fulfilled our responsibility as a major country. We are candid, transparent and aboveboard, and did our utmost with conscience in the fight against the virus, which is our common enemy.

Dear guests and friends,

When the First National Congress of the CPC was held, the average age of the participants was only 28. That was a political party built by young people. The Party was full of vigor and vitality, with optimism, and a vision for the future. Today, China has entered a new era with a new look, attracting the attention of the world. People wonder, as the CPC approaches its 100th birthday, how can it maintain the vitality arising from the early days of its founding. In fact, President Xi has already given an answer, "For a party which fights for the eternal well-being of the Chinese nation, the centenary only ushers in the prime of life."

The young people are the most vigorous and creative forces. I hope the young friends present today could be open-minded. You could use your ears to listen, use your eyes to watch, use your hearts to communicate, and use your minds to think. I welcome you to search for and discover a true, 3-dimensional and comprehensive picture of China, to increase your understanding of China, and to contribute more wisdom and energy to the friendly and cooperative bonds between China and India.

Thank you!