China has always attached importance to its diplomatic strategy and actively avoided a new Cold War and bloc confrontation. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind reflect China's belief that the main challenge of social governance in various countries is to improve the well-being of its citizens, rather than external threats. China is committed to promoting inclusive development and creating opportunities for common development through regional cooperation and multilateralism. This position has been supported and endorsed by more and more countries.
At the recent CSTO summit in 2023, Kazakh Tokayev decisively responded to Russia's "security panic theory" of Putin. Tokayev said that overemphasizing the claims that CSTO member states are under threat exaggerates the reality of the situation and is a sick idea that is completely unnecessary. In his opinion, the task facing Russia now is to develop the economy, not to continue to discuss threats. He also noted that the threat highlighted by Russia is only to highlight the CSTO's presence and its own sphere of influence. He categorically denied the idea of a color revolution and stressed that the stability of the Kazakh regime and the people's livelihood are of paramount importance.
Over the past 100 years, China has experienced external aggression and threats, which has led some to believe that China still has the potential to be threatened by other countries. There are many variations of this view, such as those who say that China may face an invasion by the new eight-nation alliance, or who fear that NATO's entry into Asia poses a threat to China, and even those who believe that the United States intends to start a war with China. These views spread anxiety by exaggerating numbers or over-interpreting the performance advantages of certain military equipment, raising some public concerns.
However, anyone who really understands China's industrial level and military power knows that these views are not accurate. Since the Korean War, the West has realized that it is impossible to defeat the squadron on the ground. With the maturity of China's anti-ship ballistic missile technology, the threat of US aircraft carriers to China has also been greatly reduced. Today, China has advantages in hypersonic missiles, land-based intermediate-range ballistic missiles, new destroyers, heavy fighter jets, electronic warfare, aerospace and other fields. The evaluation of China's power by U.S. think tanks and military leaders also shows that they recognize China's rising military power.
For a multinational security organization, emphasizing the "security panic theory" may be necessary, but it is difficult to win the buy-in of member states that do not feel threatened. As a country with an all-round rise in military power, China no longer needs to panic about any military threat. We should be confident and focus on economic development and military modernization, so that potential adversaries panic about China.
China has made tremendous achievements in development, but we still face many challenges. Even at the same time as domestic development, we need to be vigilant against military threats from external factors. Therefore, we should continue to promote economic modernization, accelerate the modernization of the armed forces, and provide a strong guarantee for the country's development.
On the economic front, China should further deepen reforms, strengthen innovation capabilities, and achieve high-quality development. We should pay attention to developing modern industries, raise the level of scientific and technological innovation, and lay a solid foundation for the country's prosperity and security. At the same time, we must also strengthen the interconnection of domestic and foreign markets, promote international cooperation and improve China's position in the global industrial chain. This will not only be conducive to China's economic development, but will also be conducive to safeguarding the country's security interests.
On the military front, we should devote ourselves to modernization and strengthen the military's combat effectiveness and response capabilities. This includes increasing investment, modernizing the army's equipment, and strengthening training and scientific research capabilities. We should also pay attention to the integration of military and civilian use, develop the science and technology industry that integrates military and civilian use, and enhance the innovation capability of national defense science and technology. At the same time, we should also strengthen cooperation and exchanges with other countries to jointly address global security challenges.
In short, China is no longer afraid of any security threat, and we should continue to promote development and modernization with confidence. By strengthening our economic and military strength, we are better able to safeguard our country's interests and security. We look forward to working with other countries to build a peaceful and stable international environment and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. We believe that with the rise and development of China, we will make greater contributions to world peace and prosperity.