China’s Xi Jinping says countries must give up Cold War mentality
World Economic Forum (WEF) Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab listens to Chinese President Xi Jinping opening a virtual session of the WEF Agenda Davos at WEF headquarters near Geneva on May 17 January 1, 2022.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged countries to move away from a “Cold War mentality,” saying history has repeatedly shown that confrontation brings only disastrous consequences.
His comment comes at a time of simmering tension between China and the US than Taiwan and when fear escalates a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Speaking via videoconference at Davos Agenda . Virtual Event“We need to put aside the Cold War mentality and seek peaceful coexistence and win-win outcomes,” Xi said.
“Our world today is far from peaceful. Powerful words breed a lot of hatred and prejudice. The acts of prevention, suppression or confrontation that arise from it are harmful, not least. best for world peace and security,” he added, according to a translation.
“History over and over again proves that confrontation doesn’t solve problems. It only has dire consequences. Protectionism and unilateralism protect no one. In the end, they are not. harming the interests of others as well as one’s own. Worse are acts of hegemony and bullying, running against the flow of history.”
“The right path for humanity is peaceful development and win-win cooperation,” Xi said.
Beijing and Washington’s tense relationship over Taiwan has identified as the top risk for Asia this year, while one of the region’s leading experts previously warned about “mind“The suppression of Chinese stocks listed in the US can be interpreted as the early stages of the Cold War.
Economist Stephen Roach told CNBC last July that tensions between the US and China could reach levels not seen since the early 1970s.
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has pressured the democratic island to accept its rule. In contrast, Taiwan’s leaders consider it a sovereign country.
A ‘safe and great’ game
Xi’s special speech at the virtual event of the World Economic Forum addressed a range of issues, including a call for international cooperation to jointly defeat the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to reassure those who are concerned. who are concerned about the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Mr. Xi said he believes in a “lean, safe and wonderful” Game even as the country continues to implement a “no game” policy. The event is scheduled to begin next month.
The Agenda Conference in Davos took place almost after the World Economic Forum postpone its annual face-to-face meeting due to health and safety concerns over Covid-19.
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