Uphold the Four Principles to Promote Lasting Peace and Stability in Africa
By Yu Dunhai The world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with profound shifts in the international balance of power. Africa’s peace and development face both new opportunities
In recent years, the world has experienced rapid transformations, leading to significant shifts in global power dynamics. Africa faces unique opportunities and challenges as its countries strive for independence and self-reliance. While the continent demonstrates a growing desire for unity, self-reliance, and improved livelihoods, it also grapples with persistent hotspot issues that have far-reaching impacts on its people.
Recently, during a meeting with Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented four guiding principles for constructive participation by all parties in addressing African hotspot issues. These principles emphasize upholding African leadership, safeguarding equity and justice, ceasing hostilities and building peace, and addressing both symptoms and root causes.
These principles reflect China's commitment to supporting Africa's efforts to maintain Pan-Africanism, promote peace and security, and rectify historical injustices.
To clarify these principles, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria shares his insights. First, China supports African leadership, asserting that African people are the true masters of the continent and play a central role in regional affairs. China supports African countries, the African Union, and sub-regional organizations in fostering self-confidence, self-reliance, unity, and development.
History has shown that externally imposed solutions often fail to address local conditions effectively. China adheres to sincere, results-oriented, amicable, and faithful relationships, avoiding interference in African internal affairs and respecting the continent's autonomy.
Second, China emphasizes the importance of equity and justice in managing African hotspot issues. Equitable solutions must be sought by observing the UN Charter, respecting sovereignty, and promoting multilateralism. China opposes imposing external will on African nations and stands ready to provide support based on their independent choices and legitimate concerns.
Third, China emphasizes the need to cease hostilities and build peace. The Chinese ambassador stresses that dialogue and consultation are essential to resolve disputes. He supports the UN Security Council and the international community in maintaining an objective and impartial stance, encouraging talks, and conducting mediation on African hotspot issues. China also stands prepared to assist African countries in enhancing peacekeeping and counter-terrorism capacities through initiatives like the Global Security Initiative.
Finally, China advocates addressing both symptoms and root causes of African hotspot issues. By simultaneously tackling immediate security concerns and long-term development planning, China aims to promote lasting peace and stability on the continent.
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