China's Peaceful Development and Asia-Pacific Security

Abstract

Abstract The rapid emergence of a large country like China understandably will cause some international concern and suspicions. However, China has decided to take the road of peaceful development, and has committed itself to building a harmonious world China persists in mutual benefits and collective development, while pursuing its own prosperity. China advocates the establishment of a democratic and fair world order when it merges itself into the world and abides by the established international norms. China cannot develop peacefully without a favorable periphery and international environment. Among the three elements, common security is the objective that all players in the region should seek. Cooperation security is the approach that all countries have to adapt in an era of globalization. Development security is the foundation. It promotes the prosperity of each individual country so as to eliminate the roots of insecurity. The following five goals should be pursued by China and other countries to preserve win-win benefits for all: Increasing Strategic Mutual Trust Between the Countries; Joining Hands to Maintain Cross-Taiwan Strait Peace and Stability; Striving For a Peaceful Solution of the DPRK Nuclear Issue; Promoting Regional Security Cooperation; and Enhancing Regional Cooperation in Areas Other Than Security.