Imagine walking into the UN's stately Conference Building in NYC and spotting a shining bronze vessel topped with motifs of harmony and hope 🌟. That's the "Zun of Peace"—a unique gift from President Xi Jinping to mark the UN's 70th anniversary. According to Xi, it embodies China's dream of peace, development, cooperation, and win–win outcomes for everyone.
Fast forward to today: global tensions are on the rise, and we're all asking, what's the recipe for lasting peace? China's answer is its "community of shared future" vision, a roadmap that connects nations like threads in a global tapestry 🌍.
Looking Back to Move Forward
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu reminds us that while history warns of war's horrors, it also shows why peace is as vital as air and sunshine ☀️. China has even enshrined a path of peaceful development in its Constitution and promises no first use of nuclear weapons.
China in Action
– China leads UN peacekeeping among permanent Security Council members and is the second-largest financial supporter of UN missions.
– Xi's signature programs—the Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI)—are all pieces of the peace puzzle. Over 150 countries are on board with Belt and Road, while GDI and GSI have attracted 100+ and 130+ participants respectively 🤝.
Multilateralism: The Name of the Game
In Xi's words, global challenges need joint solutions. From proposing political pathways for the Ukraine crisis to hosting the Saudi–Iran dialogue in Beijing, China is pushing for inclusive decision-making. Remember when the African Union joined the G20 or BRICS welcomed new members in 2023? That’s multilateralism in action, like adding new apps to your group chat 📱.
Every step China takes toward greater strength, Xi says, is a step toward more peace. The "Zun of Peace" stands tall at the UN not as a symbol of dominance, but as a beacon for a world bound by shared dreams of progress and harmony 🕊.
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A global community of shared future: China's vision guides the world
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