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The world, amid <\/span><\/span>unprecedented challenges<\/span><\/span>, is faced with <\/span><\/span>multiple security dilemmas. Durable peace and universal security have become<\/span><\/span>, more than ever, <\/span><\/span>the common aspiration of people <\/span><\/span>around the world<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>In addressing the<\/span><\/span> histor<\/span><\/span>ic trend<\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>answering <\/span><\/span>the <\/span><\/span>call<\/span><\/span> of <\/span><\/span>our<\/span><\/span> time, <\/span><\/span>Chinese <\/span><\/span>President Xi Jinping <\/span><\/span>has put forward<\/span><\/span> the Global Security Initiative (GSI), which provides <\/span><\/span>the world <\/span><\/span>new ideas and <\/span><\/span>approaches<\/span><\/span> for bridging<\/span><\/span> the peace deficit and <\/span><\/span>tackling<\/span><\/span> the security dilemma. The <\/span><\/span>GSI<\/span><\/span> has been widely <\/span><\/span>applauded in<\/span><\/span> the international community since it<\/span><\/span>s unveiling nearly one<\/span><\/span> year ago. <\/span><\/span>Then o<\/span><\/span>n February 21, Chinese Foreign Minister <\/span><\/span>Mr. <\/span><\/span>Qin Gang announced <\/span><\/span>the<\/span><\/span> release of the <\/span><\/span>Global Security Initiative Concept Paper<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>another major step <\/span><\/span>by<\/span><\/span>China to <\/span><\/span>facilitate<\/span><\/span> deeper<\/span><\/span> understanding<\/span><\/span>s of the <\/span><\/span>GSI<\/span><\/span> so as to invite active participation and implementation to achieve more early harvests<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n T<\/span><\/span>he concept paper<\/span><\/span> systematically expounds the core ideas and principles of the GSI<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>For example, it lays out the internal rationale among t<\/span><\/span>he <\/span><\/span>six p<\/span><\/span>illar principles<\/span><\/span> of the GSI. First, t<\/span><\/span>he vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security<\/span><\/span>, which <\/span><\/span>provides conceptual guidance<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> Second, <\/span><\/span>respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries<\/span><\/span>, which<\/span><\/span> is the basic premise<\/span><\/span>. Third,<\/span><\/span>abiding by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter<\/span><\/span>, which<\/span><\/span> is a primary benchmark<\/span><\/span>. Fourth, <\/span><\/span>taking the legitimate security concerns of all countries seriously<\/span><\/span>, which <\/span><\/span>is an important principle<\/span><\/span>. Fifth,<\/span><\/span> peacefully resolving differences and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation<\/span><\/span>, which<\/span><\/span> is a must choice<\/span><\/span>. Sixth, m<\/span><\/span>aintaining security in both traditional and non-traditional domains<\/span><\/span>, which<\/span><\/span> is an inherent requirement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The concept paper sets out the priorities and mechanisms of the GSI cooperation. It<\/span><\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/span>s 20 priorities of cooperation are all highly action-oriented, and they could be summarized as five orientations: The first is upholding the UN<\/span><\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/span>s central role in security governance.\u00a0The authority of the UN should be safeguarded. The UN should be supported in its efforts to prevent war and conflict, develop the peace-building architecture and promote post-war reconstruction, and in playing a bigger role in global security affairs. The second is promoting coordination and sound interactions among major countries.\u00a0Major countries should take the lead in upholding equality, cooperation and the rule of law. Hegemonic, bullying and domineering practices should be rejected, and joint efforts should be made to build a framework of major-country relations featuring peaceful coexistence, overall stability and balanced development. The third is facilitating peaceful settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue.\u00a0Support should be extended to the parties involved to settle their disputes and differences through dialogue and consultation. The international community should speak up for justice, cool down hotspots and deflate tensions. The fourth is tackling traditional and non-traditional security challenges.\u00a0It is important to promote global strategic stability, oppose arms race, and defuse nuclear war risks. Combined efforts are needed to fight COVID-19, combat terrorism, and safeguard data security, bio-security and the stability of supply and scientific and technological chains. The fifth is strengthening the system and capacity for global security governance.\u00a0A security governance architecture featuring coordination among governments and international organizations and participation of non-governmental organizations should be developed. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n T<\/span><\/span>he concept <\/span><\/span>paper<\/span><\/span> makes clear<\/span><\/span> five principles of China<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> implementing the GSI<\/span><\/span>. First, mutual respect. The purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be observed. The equality among countries regardless of size, strength and wealth should be upheld. Different systems, religions and civilizations should be treated as equals. The core interests of all countries and legitimate security concerns of all parties should be respected. Second, openness and inclusion. The GSI targets no particular country, and excludes no particular party. All countries are welcome to join in the GSI if they so wish; and all efforts for global peace and development will be supported. Third, multilateralism. Bilateral and multilateral security cooperation should be pursued among countries around the world and international and regional organizations in line with the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits. Issues that matter to all should be addressed by all. Greater synergy should be forged among various security visions to seek the greatest possible common ground. Fourth, mutual benefit and win-win. The principle of indivisible security should be followed. One\u2019s own security and the common security of all should be advanced side by side, by pursuing win-win cooperation that contributes to each other\u2019s progress, and opposing zero-sum game that benefits oneself at the cost of others, to expand the converging interests among all. Fifth, a holistic approach. Security governance needs to be advanced in a coordinated manner, and traditional and non-traditional security threats should be tackled in a holistic way. Equal emphasis should be placed on security and development, to eliminate the breeding ground for insecurity and seek fundamental and durable ways for achieving sustainable security.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Global security initiative is <\/span><\/span>a<\/span><\/span> vivid practice of the concept of <\/span><\/span>the<\/span><\/span> community with a shared future for mankind in the field of security. China and Africa <\/span><\/span>are<\/span><\/span> always <\/span><\/span>building our <\/span><\/span>community, <\/span><\/span>and mutual assistance <\/span><\/span>in security is one of the \u201cfive pillars\u201d<\/span><\/span> of China-Africa cooperation. <\/span><\/span>For partners as close as <\/span><\/span>China and Africa<\/span><\/span>, t<\/span><\/span>he <\/span><\/span>GSI<\/span><\/span>\u2002<\/span><\/span>and its c<\/span><\/span>oncept <\/span><\/span>p<\/span><\/span>aper<\/span><\/span> can serve as<\/span><\/span> a clearer and more specific road-map<\/span><\/span>