New horizons for good neighborly relations: China Daily editorial

Amid the ever-evolving global landscape, China's neighborhood diplomacy stands as a cornerstone of its foreign policy, embodying its commitment to fostering peace, stability and mutual cooperation in the region. As a responsible player, China recognizes the paramount importance of cultivating strong ties with its neighbors, and nurturing a climate of trust, understanding and shared prosperity.

At the heart of China's neighborhood diplomacy lies a deep-rooted belief in the principles of mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation. By engaging proactively with neighboring countries, China seeks to foster reciprocal cooperation and inject vitality into the building of a neighborhood with a shared future, where nations collaborate harmoniously for the collective benefit of all stakeholders. The bedrock of China's neighborhood diplomacy is amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. This approach not only underscores China's commitment to upholding regional peace and security but also reflects its dedication to promoting inclusive development and mutual prosperity.

Through economic engagement, cultural exchanges and diplomatic dialogue, China constantly endeavors to strengthen the bonds with its neighbors, laying the groundwork for enduring partnerships based on trust and mutual benefit. This is being further demonstrated this week by its high-level interactions with Vietnam, Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.

On Monday, the Communist Party of China Central Committee sent a congratulatory message to the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee on the 95th anniversary of the CPV's founding, in which the CPC leadership reiterated its commitment to deepening good-neighborly friendship and comprehensive cooperation with its Vietnamese counterpart. While on Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan and President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan began their respective visits to China.

With its unwavering commitment to enhanced cooperation, dialogue and mutual understanding with its neighbors, China is not only seeking to forge friendly bilateral relations but also striving to promote regional stability, shared prosperity and sustainable development.

By investing in critical infrastructure projects, promoting trade and investment, and facilitating people-to-people exchanges, China is fostering greater economic interdependence and civilizational understanding among nations in its neighborhood. And China's modernization drive will produce tangible opportunities for growth, which will in turn contribute to peace, stability and common development in the region at large.

China's engagement in multilateral forums underscores its commitment to fostering dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding among regional stakeholders. And by championing the principles of noninterference, equality, and inclusivity, China has played a constructive role in addressing regional challenges and promoting the peaceful resolution of disputes.

As it continues to deepen its ties with neighboring countries, China is striving to work in concert with them to build a neighborhood with a shared future characterized by mutual respect, cooperation and prosperity for all. As evidenced by its proactive engagement, inclusive development initiatives and principled diplomacy, China has emerged as a key player in shaping a harmonious and interconnected neighborhood for the benefit of all.

What China is doing in joining hands with its neighbors is in stark contrast to the behavior of the United States, whose recent actions targeting a number of countries in its neighborhood highlight its imperialistic nature. China is a responsible stakeholder in its neighborhood. It remains steadfast in upholding the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and noninterference in the internal affairs of other nations. By adhering to these core tenets, China's neighborhood diplomacy serves as a testament to its enduring commitment to fostering peace, stability, and prosperity throughout its neighborhood.