From December 27th to 28th, the Foreign Affairs Work Conference, the highest level conference in the field of foreign work, was held in Beijing. **The General Secretary attended the meeting and delivered an important speech.
At present, the changes in the world, the times, and history are unfolding in an unprecedented way. How to do a good job in external work on the new journey?The general secretary made comprehensive arrangements at the meeting. "Current Affairs News Eye" will be interpreted for you.
This is the third time since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
From November 28 to 29, 2014, the first foreign affairs work conference of the new era was held in Beijing, "this meeting is an important meeting held to do a good job in foreign affairs under the new situation". * At the meeting, the general secretary clearly pointed out that China must have its own characteristics of major-country diplomacy.
Three and a half years later, on June 22-23, 2018, the ** Foreign Affairs Work Conference was held again. The most important outcome of this meeting was the establishment of the guiding position of diplomatic thinking. This thinking is the fundamental principle and action guide for China's foreign affairs in the new era.
From December 27 to 28 this year, the ** Foreign Affairs Work Conference was held again after five and a half years. **The General Secretary attended the meeting for the third time in a row and delivered an important speech.
On the morning of October 18, 2023, the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation opened in Beijing. **The Chair attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech. (Photo by CCTV reporter Zhou Zhiguo).
In 2023, which is about to pass, major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics has pressed the "acceleration button". The general secretary has made four overseas visits, presided over or attended many major home diplomatic activities such as the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and met with people from all walks of life in the country dozens of times.
This year, there are wonderful practices and strategic planning. The first foreign affairs work conference held near the end of the year systematically summarized the achievements and experiences, profoundly expounded the international environment and historical mission, comprehensively deployed external work, and guided the direction of external work for the new journey.
2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is the highest-level and largest multilateral diplomatic event initiated by China and hosted by China. This is the scene before the opening of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Photo by CCTV reporter Li Zengren).
Standing in the space-time dimension of the decade of the new era, this foreign affairs work conference systematically summarized the historic achievements and valuable experience of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
The historical achievements cover 10 aspects, and the first is the creation and development of diplomatic thought. The meeting pointed out that in the decade of the new era, we have experienced many storms and waves in our foreign work, overcome various difficulties and challenges, created a new situation in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, and significantly enhanced the strategic autonomy and initiative of China's diplomacy. "China has become a responsible major country with more international influence, innovation leadership and moral appeal. ”
The meeting summed up the valuable experience of diplomatic work in the new era as "six musts": we must adhere to principles, we must embody the responsibility of a major country, we must establish a systematic concept, we must adhere to integrity and innovation, we must carry forward the spirit of struggle, and we must give full play to the advantages of the system. These experiences can be called the "secret of success" of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
From October 17 to 20, 2023, President ** met intensively with 26 foreign leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The picture shows the salute soldiers lining up to greet the VIPs. (Photographed by CCTV reporter Zhang Yao).
At every foreign affairs work conference, the general secretary made an in-depth analysis of the world's development trend and changes in the international pattern.
At the 2014 meeting, the general secretary said that understanding the general trend of world development and keeping up with the trend of the times is an extremely important and always new topic. He reminded, "When we look at the world, we must not be blinded by random flowers or clouds, but we must hold up the telescope of historical laws and observe carefully." ”
At the 2018 meeting, the general secretary pointed out that to grasp the international situation, it is necessary to establish a correct view of history, the overall situation, and the role. He once again stressed the need to hold up the historical telescope to review the past, sum up the laws of history, look forward to the future, and grasp the general trend of historical progress.
In March 2023, at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, President of Russia paid a state visit to Russia. The picture shows the Kremlin's George Hall, where he shook hands with Putin and took a photo. (Photo by CCTV reporter Shi Weiming).
At this year's meeting, the general secretary once again profoundly expounded on the international environment facing the external work in the new journey.
The meeting pointed out that the great changes in the world are accelerating, the changes in the world, the times and history are unfolding in an unprecedented way, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change.
At the same time, the meeting made the judgment of "three things that will not change": the general direction of human development and progress will not change, the general logic of the tortuous progress of world history will not change, and the general trend of the international community sharing a common destiny will not change. The meeting stressed that "we must have full historical confidence in this."
Only by accurately identifying the time and situation, crisis and opportunity, and pros and cons can we take the initiative to recognize, adapt, and seek change. The first foreign affairs work conference pointed out that looking forward to the future, China's development is facing new strategic opportunities. "On the new journey, major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics will enter a new stage where we can do more. ”
can do more", releasing a clear signal that the new journey will take advantage of the momentum and take the initiative in external work.
In August 2023, President ** arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit and pay a state visit to South Africa. The picture shows a placard reading "Warm Welcome to the President" on the side of the street in Johannesburg. (Photo by CCTV reporter Cao Yaxing).
China is a big country and "should make greater contributions to mankind."
At this year's meeting, the general secretary also profoundly expounded the historical mission of the new journey of external work.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to focus on the central tasks of the party and the country, seek progress while maintaining stability, uphold integrity and innovation, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, open up a new realm of China's diplomatic theory and practice, shape a new pattern of relations between China and the world, and raise China's international influence, charisma and shaping power to a new height.
In addition to these "three new", the external work of the new journey also shoulders the mission of "two more": to create a more favorable international environment and provide more solid strategic support for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.
Three new" and "two more", the new journey has a great responsibility and a glorious mission.
At the invitation of Biden of the United States, President Biden went to San Francisco in November 2023 to hold the China-US summit and attended the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. The picture shows the chairman arriving at the meeting place of the Chinese and US heads of state by car - Philori Manor in San Francisco. (Photographed by CCTV reporter Wang Hanan).
At every foreign affairs work conference, the general secretary will make systematic arrangements.
At the 2014 meeting, the general secretary put forward requirements for continuously expanding and deepening the strategic layout of diplomacy under the new situation. At the 2018 meeting, the general secretary pointed out that the external work should take the important nodes of the party and the country's work as the coordinates, consider it as a whole, advance it in echelons, not only the overall layout but also highlight the key points, and make more flowering and precise efforts.
At this year's foreign affairs work conference, the general secretary made comprehensive arrangements for the current and future foreign affairs work. Among them, the most critical focus can be summarized as "one main line" and "two advocacy".
In May 2023, President ** chaired the first China Central Asia Summit in Xi'an. The China Central Asia Summit is the first time since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Central Asian countries that it has been held in a physical format since the establishment of diplomatic relations 31 years ago. (Photo by CCTV reporter E Jiefu).
One main line" means that external work should focus on the main line of "promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind".
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the General Secretary's concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The foreign affairs work conference pointed out that building a community with a shared future for mankind is the core concept of diplomatic thought and the lofty goal pursued by major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
Over the past decade, the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has been increasingly improved, and it has developed from a conceptual proposition to a scientific system. The first foreign affairs work conference made a new systematic elaboration from six dimensions: building a community with a shared future for mankind is to build the "five worlds" as the goal, to promote global governance through extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits as the path to achieve, to practice the common values of all mankind as the universal observance, to promote the construction of a new type of international relations as the basic support, to implement the "three global initiatives" as the strategic guidance, and to take the high-quality "Belt and Road" cooperation as the practice platform.
The way of all benefits is to walk with the times. Build a community with a shared future for mankind and become a glorious banner leading the progress of the times.
On July 28, 2023, the 31st Summer Universiade opened in Chengdu, with fireworks at the opening ceremony. (Photo by CCTV reporter Wei Bangjun).
The "two initiatives" are to advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and economic globalization that is inclusive and inclusive.
The general secretary once pointed out that the world today is undergoing major changes unseen in a century, and the world is in the midst of profound changes in multipolarization and economic globalization. This foreign affairs work conference has given a new explanation of what kind of world multipolarization and economic globalization are advocating.
What is an equal and orderly multipolar world?It is to uphold the equality of all countries, big or small, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and earnestly promote the democratization of international relations. The meeting pointed out that in order to ensure the overall stability and constructiveness of the multipolarization process, it is necessary to jointly abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, jointly adhere to the universally agreed basic norms governing international relations, and practice true multilateralism.
What is inclusive economic globalization?It is to conform to the general needs of all countries, especially developing countries, and solve the problem of imbalance in development between and within countries caused by the global allocation of resources. The meeting stressed the need to resolutely oppose anti-globalization and pan-security, oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism, and promote economic globalization to develop in a more open, inclusive, inclusive and balanced direction.
On September 23, 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou opened. Through the opportunity of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the world once again perceives and understands China. (Photographed by CCTV reporter Jiang Shuo).
At this foreign affairs work conference, there are also some important expressions worthy of attention.
The meeting repeatedly mentioned the key word of "integrity and innovation", emphasizing that it should adhere to the fine tradition and fundamental direction of China's diplomacy, and at the same time forge ahead and promote theoretical and practical innovation. "We must adhere to integrity and innovation" is one of the valuable experiences of the "six musts" in diplomatic work in the new era. "Seeking progress while maintaining stability, keeping integrity and innovating" is included in the historical mission of external work in the new journey.
The meeting emphasized that diplomatic integrity and innovation are the inevitable requirements for creating a new situation in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics on the new journey, and for better supporting Chinese-style modernization.
In December 2023, the President arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, for his fourth overseas visit of the year. The picture shows the bilateral cooperation documents signed by China and Vietnam, covering more than 30 areas such as the Belt and Road Initiative. (Photo by CCTV reporter Geng Xiaolong).
The first foreign affairs work conference pointed out that it is necessary to unswervingly adhere to the great power of foreign affairs, consciously adhere to the centralized and unified leadership, and further strengthen the system and mechanism of the party's leadership over foreign work. At the meeting five years ago, the general secretary pointed out that diplomacy is a concentrated embodiment of the will of the country, and it is necessary to insist that the power of diplomacy rests with the state
The meeting also emphasized the "great synergy", requiring all regions and departments to bear in mind the overall situation, coordinate and cooperate, and implement the decision-making and deployment of external work to the letter. At the last meeting, the general secretary pointed out that external work is a systematic project, and it is necessary to form a situation in which the party controls the overall situation and coordinates the external work of all parties.
Beijing. (Photo by CCTV reporter Wei Bangjun).
In external work, we should "adhere to the principles of self-confidence, self-reliance, openness and inclusiveness, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation", and continuously enhance "scientificity, foresight, initiative, and creativity", and build a community with a shared future for mankind, which "embodies the world view, order, ......and values of the Chinese Communists".This series of statements at this year's first foreign affairs work conference have provided strong guidance for doing a good job in foreign affairs on the new journey.
External work, the mission is like a torch, the original intention is like a rock, and the layout is like chess. On the new journey, our future is bright, but the road under our feet will not be a smooth one.
In the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the general secretary clearly expressed: "We are living in an era full of challenges, but also an era full of hope. The Chinese people are willing to join hands with the people of the world to create a better future for mankind!”
*: CCTV News.