China has released a new white paper outlining its national security strategy for the modern era, aiming to enhance global understanding and cooperation. The document, unveiled by the State Council Information Office on Monday, details China’s innovative concepts and achievements in national security.
Structured into six sections, the white paper emphasizes China’s commitment to providing certainty and stability in a rapidly changing world. It highlights a holistic approach to national security, guiding efforts to support Chinese modernization and reinforcing the synergy between development and security.
The paper underscores China’s pursuit of a national rejuvenation strategy amid unprecedented global changes. By working closely with Asia-Pacific countries to uphold regional peace and development, China seeks to inject reliable stability into an increasingly volatile world.
According to the white paper, the holistic approach to national security is significant strategic thinking established since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is a key component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, contributing to global theoretical developments.
In this new era, China’s national security path focuses on the people’s security as the ultimate goal, political security as the fundamental task, and national interests as the guiding principle. The approach promotes high-quality development, supports greater openness, and adheres to the rule of law.
The white paper notes that China’s national security efforts aim to fulfill major responsibilities entrusted by the Communist Party of China and the people. This includes upholding the Party’s leadership, enhancing the people’s sense of fulfillment and security, ensuring high-quality development, safeguarding national territorial integrity and maritime rights, and strengthening security in emerging fields.
China places importance on coordinating development with security, striving for positive interactions between high-quality development and high-level security. The nation promotes mutual reinforcement between opening up and security.
Emphasizing reform and innovation, China’s national security strategy adopts a systematic approach to build an efficient and coordinated security system, enhancing practical capabilities.
The Global Security Initiative, highlighted in the white paper, reflects the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity. It brings a global perspective to China’s holistic approach to national security.
China advocates for strengthening global security governance, practicing extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. By upholding true multilateralism, China works towards a fairer and more equitable global security governance system.
