By Yang Xiuping

December 16, 2014

"The goal of peaceful development remains unchanged. China and Asean both suffered from the colonial regimes and the Cold War and benefitted from peace and development. Regional safety and economic development has been the persistent quest of Asean since its establishment. Peaceful development is even more of a national strategy and persistent practice for China.

In the recently held Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs of China, President Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese diplomacy would continue to serve the pursuit of peaceful development and national rejuvenation. The common historical experience and practical interests promise China and Asean a high degree of consensus in this regard."

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