Mingle with the world and achieve mutual achievement

Source: People's Daily

The ebb and flow of the vast Pacific Ocean has witnessed the vicissitudes of change and the vicissitudes of the world. With the gradual eastward shift of the world economic center of gravity, the Asia-Pacific region has attracted more and more global attention.

In mid-November, the 17th G20 Summit and the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting were held in Bali, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand. Leaders and representatives of relevant countries and economies flocked to the world, and the "Asian moment" of global governance attracted worldwide attention.

From Beijing all the way south, fly over the sea of Yanmo Lake, fly to Bali, where the Indian Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean, and then fly straight north, to Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand on the Indochina Peninsula...

After concluding the G20 summit, President Xi Jinping opened the "Bangkok time" to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting held here from the 17th to the 19th and visit Thailand. The special plane arrived, and the host, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth, was warmly greeted under the gangway.

This is the first time that President Xi Jinping has attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting in person in the past three years since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and it is also President Xi Jinping's first visit to Thailand as a head of state. Three days and two nights, about 50 hours, more than 10 activities, bilateral and multilateral intensive interspersed, deepening partnership, promoting regional cooperation, and improving global governance simultaneously. During his visit to Bangkok, President Xi Jinping held high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, drew a blueprint for the future of China-Thailand friendship and cooperation, pointed out the way forward for the common development of the Asia-Pacific region, and injected strong confidence and impetus into regional and world peace, stability, development and prosperity.

After the victory of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the wonderful appearance of China's head of state diplomacy on the international stage opened a new journey of mutual integration and mutual achievement between China's development and world development.

Focus on the Asia-Pacific: nurturing the flowers of prosperity for common development

Bangkok is getting the cool season, and the sun is shining. On the giant glass screen of the China National Convention Center, the words "APEC 2022" shine brightly. On the morning of 18 July, the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting kicked off here.

Flags flutter, fountains and golden sculptures in front of the convention center show the hospitality of the "Land of Smiles". One after another, special cars followed.

At about 9:30, President Xi Jinping arrived at the conference center. The news center on the first floor broadcast live in real time, reporters from various countries stared at the screen, and many people hurriedly took out their mobile phones to record and shoot.

President Xi Jinping walked briskly and was warmly greeted by Prime Minister Prayuth. Shaking hands, taking photos, and waving in greetings, the two leaders left precious "APEC moments".

On the dark blue background, the monogram based on the traditional Thai bamboo weaving vessel "Ji Long" is particularly eye-catching. Blue, red and green bamboo strips represent "openness", "connectivity" and "balance", which together constitute the theme of this conference. The intertwined bamboo strips form 21 openings, representing the 21 economies of APEC.

After four years, the reunion of leaders of APEC economies in person is a high-profile global event.

From the perspective of the international and regional situation: the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and geopolitical tensions and the evolution of the economic pattern are superimposed, impacting the development environment and cooperation structure in the Asia-Pacific region.

From the perspective of the size and weight of the Asia-Pacific region: accounting for one-third of the world's population, accounting for more than 60% of the world's total economic volume and nearly half of the total trade, the Asia-Pacific region is the most dynamic growth belt of the global economy.

"Once again, the world is at a crossroads. Where is the world going? What about the Asia-Pacific region? We have to give answers. President Xi Jinping's words explained the heavy responsibility and expectations of this meeting.

In the plenary hall on the second floor of the China National Convention Center, the white Phalaenopsis is elegant and fragrant. President Xi Jinping walked into the venue with Prime Minister Prayuth, and the leaders of the Asia-Pacific economies sat around the table for the first phase of the meeting. In alphabetical order of the English names of each economy, President Xi Jinping spoke in the fifth place.

"Uphold international fairness and justice, build a peaceful and stable Asia-Pacific", "Adhere to openness and inclusiveness, build an Asia-Pacific with common prosperity", "Adhere to green and low-carbon development, build a clean and beautiful Asia-Pacific", "Adhere to common destiny and build an Asia-Pacific with mutual assistance", President Xi Jinping put forward a major proposition on the future development and cooperation of the Asia-Pacific region, and set up a roadmap for APEC to jointly build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and create a new brilliance of regional cooperation.

"Those who know are not confused, those who are benevolent are not worried, and those who are brave are not afraid." From emphasizing the firm establishment of the awareness of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future in 2013, to advocating the joint construction of an Asia-Pacific partnership of mutual trust, inclusiveness, cooperation and win-win results in 2014, to the proposal to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future of openness, inclusiveness, innovative growth, interconnection and win-win cooperation in 2019. From expounding the four key tasks of building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future in 2021 to putting forward major proposals on the future development and cooperation of the Asia-Pacific at this meeting, China has always held high the banner of building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and led the direction of Asia-Pacific cooperation.

"When encountering things, everyone should discuss and seek the greatest common divisor", "Adhere to open regionalism and strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination", "Steadily advance the process of regional economic integration and build a high-level Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area at an early date", "Accelerate the coordinated development of digitalization and greening", "Maintain the status of APEC as the main channel in regional cooperation"... One concept after another advocates facing the practical challenges of regional cooperation and global development, and addressing the crux of the worsening of the peace deficit, development deficit, security deficit and governance deficit.

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Antini Hotel is bustling with business elites from within and outside the Asia-Pacific region. The day before the opening of the informal leaders' meeting, President Xi Jinping was invited to deliver a written speech entitled "Stick to the original intention, jointly promote development, and open a new chapter of Asia-Pacific cooperation" at the APEC Business Leaders Summit.

Outside the crystal hall on the third floor of the summit venue, the rectangular booth was crowded. On the booth, President Xi Jinping's speech was published in three languages: Chinese, English and French. Some delegates used their mobile phones to take pictures of the speeches page by page, some delegates took one copy of each language version, and some delegates couldn't wait to read them as they walked after getting the speeches.

"China's development benefits from the Asia-Pacific region, and it also uses its own development to give back to the Asia-Pacific and benefit the Asia-Pacific region." The current scene is a true portrayal of the expectation of all walks of life that China will point out the direction and contribute to Asia-Pacific economic cooperation.

The two dimensions inspire people to think deeply about Asia-Pacific cooperation.

The first is the dimension of history. "Learn from the past, know the coming." President Xi Jinping stressed the need to adhere to the original intention of "taking the road of peaceful development", "taking the road of openness and inclusiveness" and "taking the road of harmony and common help".

The second is the dimension of the future. How to meet the challenges of the times and jointly open up a new situation of development? President Xi Jinping put forward six suggestions: "build a solid foundation for peaceful development", "adhere to the people-centered development concept", "create a higher level of openness", "achieve a higher level of interconnection", "build a stable and smooth industrial chain and supply chain", and "promote economic optimization and upgrading".

"The Asia-Pacific region is not anyone's back garden and should not become a gladiatorial arena for great powers." "Any attempt to engage in a 'new cold war' will not be agreed to by the people, and the times will not allow it!" "Blocking or even dismantling the long-formed industrial chain and supply chain in the Asia-Pacific region will only lead Asia-Pacific economic cooperation to a 'dead end'." ...... The proverbs of the times are pertinent and thought-provoking, keenly captured and reported by the global media.

APEC is the highest-level, widest and most influential economic cooperation mechanism in the Asia-Pacific region, and it is also a dialogue platform for all parties in the Asia-Pacific region to exchange views, exchange ideas and form consensus. On the morning of the 19th, leaders of various economies walked into the venue again to discuss the second phase of the meeting on the topic of "sustainable trade and investment".

President Xi Jinping put forward three "persistences": "We must adhere to true multilateralism and safeguard the multilateral trading system", "We must adhere to inclusiveness and inclusiveness to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results", and "We must adhere to open regional cooperation and jointly promote Asia-Pacific prosperity". "Openness", "inclusiveness" and "multilateralism", these keywords in China's concept were widely recognized by the participants.

Take root in the Asia-Pacific region, build the Asia-Pacific region, and benefit the Asia-Pacific region. Under the active promotion of China, the Bangkok meeting issued the 2022 APEC Leaders' Declaration and the Bangkok Target for Biocircular Green Economy, reflecting China's policy propositions on jointly building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and a new development concept.

At the Naval Conference Center on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the banquet hall on the second floor is filled with a warm atmosphere. On the evening of the 17th, leaders of the members of the "Asia-Pacific Family" gathered here. Looking through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the river sparkles and a huge lotus lantern blooms, symbolizing the bright future of stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

"There is a Thai proverb: 'What seeds are sown bears fruit.' We have jointly sown the seeds of Putrajaya's vision, and we should carefully cultivate and care for them together, and cultivate the flowers of prosperity for the common development of the Asia-Pacific region! President Xi Jinping said. To build an open, vibrant, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040, the future can be expected.

From Bangkok, Asia-Pacific cooperation is retooled and set off again.

Deeply cultivate the surrounding area: let the "Chinese and Thai family relatives" be good and good, and kiss and kiss

Surrounding areas, China's place of life and survival, the foundation of development and prosperity, and the diplomatic layout of major countries with Chinese characteristics are the first priority. Shortly after the September trip to Central Asia, China's head of state diplomacy once again settled in the vicinity.

After 11 years, he stepped on the land of Thailand again, and the strong affection of "Chinese and Thai family relatives" came to his face.

Majestic ceremonial soldiers stand at gunpoint, greeted by local youths dressed in traditional costumes, and escorted by motorcycle teams from Bangkok Airport to your hotel. A bright national flag dancing like flames, a huge banner filled with the slogan "China Red", and a wave of "Hello President Xi!" "Welcome President Xi!" The enthusiastic cheers... Geographically, culturally and blood-linked, close and friendly neighbors welcomed President Xi Jinping's visit with high-standard courtesy.

It was a long-awaited visit. On the eve of President Xi Jinping's arrival, Thailand's most influential English-language newspaper, the Bangkok Post, published an opinion piece titled "Xi Jinping's Visit to Thailand: Oriental Winds", expressing his ardent anticipation for the visit: "Thai-Chinese relations have matured and are ready to be elevated to a higher level." ”

Good neighbors, good friends, good relatives, good partners. Special arrangements highlight special camaraderie.

On the evening of the 18th, the Grand Palace was brightly lit at night, and the main hall, which integrated Thai and European architectural styles, opened its doors to welcome guests. President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan entered the main hall and were warmly greeted by King Vajiralongkorn, Queen Suthida and Princess Siriwanwali. Sitting in the inner hall and continuing to talk, President Xi Jinping said to King Vajiralongkorn: "Welcome the king and members of the royal family to come to China and take a look." King Vajiralongkorn said: "I have visited China many times and experienced first-hand China's great rivers and mountains, vitality and development. I look forward to the opportunity to visit China again. ”

In order to welcome President Xi Jinping's visit, Thailand set up a reception committee, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appointing Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tun as the chairman of the committee, and Minister of Culture Itiphong as the head of the delegation. Immediately after the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha moved to the Prime Minister's Office, where he greeted Chinese distinguished guests. Coconut shadows, herbs, red carpets spread from the entrance of the courtyard of the Prime Minister's Office to the entrance steps, the honor guard of the three services lined up to pay attention, and the national flags of China and Thailand were displayed in the wind, and the atmosphere was warm and solemn.

Walk around as often as if you were a relative. APEC Beijing Meeting, G20 Hangzhou Summit, Dialogue between Emerging Market Countries and Developing Countries under the Framework of BRICS Xiamen Summit, The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation... A series of major Chinese home diplomatic events, Prime Minister Prayuth was invited to attend. After the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the two leaders maintained communication by phone calls, letters, etc., and since last year, they have also met "across the screen" at the summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-ASEAN dialogue relations and the high-level dialogue on global development.

In the Dialogue Hall of the Prime Minister's Office Padi Bodeen Building, after more than three years, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Prayuth met face-to-face again. From the traditional friendship between China and Thailand to bilateral practical cooperation, from the "China-Laos-Thailand Connectivity Development Concept" to the construction of the "Five Homelands" between China and ASEAN, from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative... The two leaders had in-depth exchanges and a wide range of topics.

President Xi Jinping has previously described China-Thailand relations as "deep foundation and great potential". In the special year marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, President Xi Jinping's visit has taken China-Thailand relations a big step forward.

During the visit, China and Thailand issued and signed three documents, which carried extraordinary weight.

A joint statement on the Sino-Thai community of common destiny. President Xi Jinping held talks with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, and the two sides jointly announced the construction of a more stable, more prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and issued a joint statement in this regard, giving "China and Thailand as a family" a new era connotation, and China-Thailand relations ushered in brighter development prospects.

An action plan on strategic cooperation between China and Thailand. "Green" new energy, "golden" agricultural products, "white" medical and health care, "blue" marine cooperation, "colorless" digital economy... China-Thailand cooperation can be described as "colorful". This action plan focuses on the next five years, covering politics, economy and trade, humanities and other fields, and the bright future of China-Thailand cooperation is exciting.

A cooperation plan on jointly building the "Belt and Road". Hundreds of years ago, Zheng He went to the West and led a fleet of ships upstream along the Chao Phraya River, leaving a popular Silk Road story in the Thai capital at that time. From history to reality, China and Thailand have joined hands to write a new chapter in the era of jointly building the "Belt and Road". Facing the future, President Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to effectively align their respective development strategies and promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" to continuously achieve new results.

During this visit to Thailand, President Xi Jinping brought two special gifts to Prime Minister Prayuth.

One is the model of the "Fuxing" EMU, which carries the beautiful meaning of China-Thailand friendly cooperation heating up and speeding up, and moving steadily and far-reaching. In recent years, under the joint concern and personal promotion of President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Prayuth, the construction of the China-Thailand railway has been steadily advanced, and the big picture of regional interconnection is about to emerge. As a flagship project of the "Belt and Road" jointly built by China and Thailand, the China-Thailand Railway, Thailand's first standard gauge high-speed railway, uses the Chinese standard "Fuxing" EMU technology. During the visit, the two sides agreed to promote the "China-Laos-Thailand Connectivity Development Concept" and realize the interconnection of the China-Laos Railway and the Thai railway system.

One is the English version of Volumes 1 to 4 of Xi Jinping on Governance. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has repeatedly recommended this set of books to cabinet members, hoping that they will draw Chinese wisdom on governing the country. At this meeting, the two leaders once again talked about the exchange of experience in poverty reduction and development, and talked about China-Thailand poverty alleviation cooperation. Prime Minister Prayuth was very happy to receive the gift of "Xi Jinping on Governing the Country".

"Heavenly Road", "Jasmine", "Liuyang River"... In the banquet hall of the Peace and Friendship Building of the Prime Minister's Office, well-known Chinese songs sounded at the banquet after the talks. The guests of honor talked freely, toasted each other, and the "Chinese and Thai family relatives" were good and good, and kissed and kissed.

Thinking of the world: making China's contribution to the overall progress of mankind with Chinese-style modernization

Since ancient times, the Asia-Pacific region has been a place of multicultural coexistence. In this vast region, different nationalities and countries have embarked on their own unique development paths and written their own wonderful development stories. In the chorus of "Asia-Pacific Miracle", "Chinese Miracle" is undoubtedly one of the most uplifting movements.

During the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting, when leaders of various countries met with President Xi Jinping, they congratulated President Xi Jinping on his re-election as General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, congratulated the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on its complete success, and congratulated China on its great achievements in the new era.

China, which is getting closer and closer to the center of the world stage, has attracted the attention of the world with every move. After the successful conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the busyness of China's head of state diplomacy continued from Beijing to Bali to Bangkok. "Chinese-style modernization" has become the key word for the international community to understand China in the new era, and it has also become one of the most hotly discussed topics inside and outside the two major international conferences during the Southeast Asia trip.

- "To date, no more than 30 industrialized countries in the world and no more than 1 billion people in total. The modernization of China's population of more than 1.4 billion will be an unprecedented event in the history of human development. ”

- "The ancient Chinese said: 'The way to govern the country begins with the prosperity of the people.'" China has won the battle against poverty and built a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, and now it is necessary to continue to promote common prosperity for all its people. ”

- "When high-rise buildings are everywhere on the land of China, the edifice of the Chinese national spirit should also stand majestically." ”

-- "Chinese-style modernization must take a new path of harmonious coexistence between man and nature." This is a responsibility to ourselves and to the world. ”

- "What the Chinese people want most is peace and stability. Taking the path of peaceful development is a strategic choice made in accordance with the fundamental interests of the Chinese people. ”

Facing the Asia-Pacific region and the world, President Xi Jinping described the overall appearance of Chinese-style modernization in vivid and plain words, profoundly expounding the historical logic, realistic path and epochal significance of Chinese-style modernization.

Representatives of the Asian Development Bank identified opportunities for cooperation with China to promote regional poverty alleviation and poverty reduction; Chilean scholars believe that the sustainable global development concept embodied in Chinese-style modernization is a "very useful reference" for developing countries. A Thai diplomat said that the Chinese-style modernization path has created a new model of openness, cooperation and common development between China and the world.

Whenever the world is at a major historical turning point, the choice of major powers is always of great significance in affecting the overall situation and influencing the trend.

Establish oneself and have the world in mind. Attending the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting, President Xi Jinping reiterated the solemn declaration on China's foreign policy in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: We firmly stand on the right side of history, hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, seek our own development in firmly safeguarding world peace and development, and better safeguard world peace and development with our own development.

Opening the diplomatic calendar of the Chinese head of state in the past month, the logic and value of China's handling of relations with the world in the new era have become clearer.

In Beijing, we received intensive visits from leaders of Vietnam, Pakistan, Tanzania and Germany, and continuously deepened and expanded the global partnership of equality, openness and cooperation, from coordination among major countries to friendship with neighboring countries to solidarity and cooperation among developing countries.

He delivered a video speech at the opening ceremony of the 5th China International Import Expo and the opening ceremony of the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Wetlands, showing his firm determination to share development opportunities with the world and putting forward important initiatives to improve global ecological governance.

In Bali and Bangkok, a series of Chinese proposals and initiatives were put forward on promoting world economic recovery, promoting global development and deepening cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Big diplomacy, big pattern. Strategize multilateral diplomacy and interpret the wonderfulness of bilateral interaction. During his trip to Southeast Asia, President Xi Jinping met with more than 20 foreign leaders and heads of international organizations. On the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, President Xi Jinping had a brief conversation with US Vice President Harris after the meeting between Chinese and US heads of state in Bali.

"Everyone wants to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping," the international media lamented. Often, this meeting is still ongoing, and the leaders for the next one have arrived and are waiting. Some scholars interpreted "China's attractiveness" as follows: "The high degree of continuity and stability of China's domestic and foreign policies in the new era, and the strong development vitality and development resilience shown by China have made the world look forward to it more and rely more on it." ”

-- This is a continuation of friendship. Meeting with Philippine President Marcos, former President Arroyo was also at the scene, and President Xi Jinping's thoughtful greeting "Former President Arroyo is also an old friend" made people feel very cordial. Having just met in Bali and meeting again in Bangkok, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong first said in Chinese: "Hello, Chairman!" The two leaders shook hands tightly again. From the "Origin of Italy - Ancient Roman Civilization Exhibition" to the development of Butuka Academy in Papua New Guinea, from the 2014 trip to the Netherlands to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics... Good memories are evoked again and again, and the bonds of friendship are tightened more and more.

-- This is an acceleration of cooperation. Jointly observed the trial operation of the Yawan high-speed railway with Indonesian President Jokowi, discussed the potential of cooperation in new fields such as green energy and scientific and technological innovation with French President Macron, from building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future to building a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, from promoting stable and far-reaching China-EU relations to deepening China-Latin America relations of equality, mutual benefit, innovation, openness and benefiting the people in the new era... The scope of China's cooperation with the world has been continuously expanded and the direction has become clearer.

-- This is a declaration of position and a cohesion of consensus. "Jointly ensure that Sino-US relations move forward on the right course, without deviation, without stalling, let alone colliding", "There has never been a fundamental conflict of interest between China and Australia", "China does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, nor does it accept anyone to interfere in China's internal affairs under any pretext", "Peace is China's most persistent pursuit, and China has not, is not, and will not seek hegemony in its history", "Opposes politicizing and pan-securizing economic cooperation", "We must put development at the center of the international agenda", "We must put the future and destiny of mankind first", Together to overcome difficulties together"... In the era of great changes, how to explore the correct way of getting along with each other and how to maintain the correct direction of international cooperation, the international community draws inspiration from China's interaction with the world.

Smiling and shaking hands again and again, in-depth exchanges again and again, signing cooperation documents one after another... On the high-profile stage of Asia-Pacific diplomacy, China in the new era and new journey has displayed the great power spirit and style of making friends from all over the world and traveling the road of the world, constantly enriching and refreshing the "Chinese impression" of the world.

Senegalese President Sall sighed: "China is a great country that adheres to principles and is widely respected. New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern said: "China is an important force for the future development and prosperity of the world. "In the view of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, China's rise is unstoppable, and a strong and friendly China will have a positive impact on the region and the world.

"We will promote the overall progress of mankind with Chinese-style modernization, bring new opportunities to the world with China's new development, and provide more stability and certainty for a turbulent world." This is China's oath, and it is China's action.

During the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting, President Xi Jinping officially announced that China will consider holding the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation next year. At a critical time when the world needs more confidence and strength, China is leading by example, playing a leading role and demonstrating its responsibility as a great power.

Before President Xi Jinping embarked on his trip to Southeast Asia, the Chinese Navy's "Peace Ark" hospital ship carrying out the "Harmony Mission - 2022" mission arrived in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, and launched a friendly visit. This ship of friendship is a vivid epitome that reflects a new type of great power growth path with peaceful development as the background.

On the afternoon of the 19th, after concluding bilateral talks, Prime Minister Prayuth went to the airport again to see off President Xi Jinping and his entourage. In the distance, President Xi Jinping's special plane took off, promoting the Chinese story of building a better world, and echoed for a long time in Bangkok, the "City of Angels".

(Beijing, 20 Nov (Xinhua) -- Reporters Hao Weiwei, Liu Hua, and Yang Yijun; participating reporters: Lin Hao, Mao Pengfei, and Wang Yaguang)

People's Daily (November 21, 2022, Version 01)