The Understanding of Peaceful Coexistence by the National Leadership in the Early Years of People's Republic of China
Against the backdrop of the bipolar and antagonistic Cold War,People's Republic of China,guided by the policy of peaceful coexistence,had established diplomatic relations with 27 countries through direct and negotiated means by 1956.It had also succeeded in achieving peaceful coexistence with some nations through the diplomatic activities of"going out"and"inviting in".The national leadership,drawing upon the diplomatic endeavors of the early years of People's Republic of China,recognized that peaceful coexistence is an long-term policy of China's diplomacy.Respect for territorial sovereignty and equality,and reciprocity are the core tenets of peaceful coexistence.Institutional confidence is the foundation of peaceful coexistence.National prosperity and strength provide its backbone.Peaceful coexistence necessitates an awareness of crisis and an adherence to the diversity of approaches,strategic flexibility,and the principle of finding common ground midst differences.Signing peace treaties and establishing institutional mechanisms serve as its guarantees.The aforementioned insights retain their guiding value for adhering to harmonious coexistence diplomacy and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
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