The Global Security Initiative and the Innovative Approaches in China's Conflict Mediation Efforts
In today's world,the deteriorating global peace and security deficits,the rising frequency of regional conflicts and the growing convergence of traditional and non-traditional security risks have become more pronounced.Conflict management in hotspot areas has emerged as a shared challenge for the international community.Mediation,one of the most important methods of conflict management,has been increasingly applied to practice after World War II.Western countries,represented by the United States,have a long history of practicing conflict mediation and have thus accumulated a rich repertoire of successful cases and formed relatively mature mediation approaches.However,considering the increasing complexity of current world conflicts,the traditional mediation approaches adopted by the United States are facing significant challenges due to its lack of neutrality and flexibility,as well as its heavy reliance on coercive tactics.In recent years,China has actively participated in mediation in hotspot areas,and continuously explored different ways to resolve conflicts with approaches bearing Chinese characteristics.It has successfully assumed the responsibility of a major country in contributing strength to advancing peaceful solutions to various conflicts.China's mediation programs and practices are characterized by the commitment to multilateralism and international democracy,adherence to the principles of neutrality and non-interference in other countries'internal affairs,integration of conflict mediation with development assistance,emphasis on constructive dialogues and peaceful resolutions to disputes,and promotion of flexible,pragmatic,and gradual mediation approaches.These efforts have effectively embodied the core concepts of the Global Security Initiative,its concrete pathways for implementation,and further exploration of an international security model infused with Chinese wisdom.