Beijing’s ‘ shared future’ concept paves way for international development
The Chinese concept of building “a community of shared future for all humankind” was on Friday incorporated into a UN Security Council resolution for the first time, reflecting the extraordinary charm and vitality of the notion.
It also embodies growing global recognition of China’s great contribution to global governance.
The UN’s acceptance and incorporation of the Chinese concept into its resolution is of great significance and will have far- reaching influence.
Earlier this month, the recognition of Ma Zhaoxu, head of the Chinese mission to the UN in Geneva, for protecting human rights and building a community of shared future for all humankind on behalf of 140 countries on the sidelines of the 34th session of the UN. Human Rights Council also struck a chord in the minds of representatives of other countries.
The world is now at a critical juncture when it is faced with such increasing challenges as a rising trend of anti- globalization, terrorism and the refugee issue.
As the trend of economic downturn continues, instability and uncertainties have become a normal phenomenon. Therefore, how to lead a perplexed world to move forward is a key question on the table for politicians, strategists and scholars alike to ponder over.
Facing a world somewhat spiraling out of control, some Western countries have made choices that are virtually disappointing. Some of them choose to lock themselves in their small worlds, while others turn to protectionism and pursue narrow- minded “nation first.” It’s under such a circumstance that people turn their eyes to the East.
The report of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012 first proposed the concept of “a community of shared future for all humankind.”
Within the following four years, Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned and illustrated the concept on various occasions.
In September 2015, Xi proposed the roadmap of building “a community of shared future for all humankind” at a UN summit. In January 2015, he further expounded his concept in a comprehensive, profound and systematic manner at the UN Office in Geneva.
By proposing the concept of “a community of shared future for all humankind” and a roadmap thereof, China has offered the Chinese wisdom and plan for solving major problems concerning the future of mankind.
The concept has shown China’s global view and responsibility as a big power, and is bound to leave its mark in international relations.
Philipp Charwath, chair of the 55th session of the UN Commission for Social Development, noted that the concept has offered inspiration to a world beset by rising challenges and risks. “In the long run, it profits us all,” Charwath said, “I think that’s how I understand the concept, and that’s how the UN work can profit from the concept.”