China in ECOFIN stated that they place huge importance on keeping neutrality in global conflicts, they believe that avoiding direct involvement allows it to have a more diplomatic and economic relationship with different nations. They think that neutrality shows China’s ability to manage disputes and promote stability, which aligns with its goal of being seen as a reliable global partner to many others. China also does not want allied nations creating tensions among themselves, as these types of conflicts disrupt a stable environment for all. They want both developed and underdeveloped nations to adopt a neutral stance in conflicts, since this could reduce the risks of instability and instead create opportunities for cooperative development for all. BuzzFeed thinks this is a wonderful idea filled with positive impacts.
China has also expressed a strong interest in supporting Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. It has already wanted to provide and to keep providing humanitarian aid. This shows China’s strategy of using economic development to gain peace and stability for many. By contributing to Ukraine’s recovery, China proves that they can shed light on certain negative situations. Go China!
China views refugee crises as closely related to issues of war and poverty. China argues that helping refugees return to their stable home countries is more effective than hosting them far away. This perspective shows China’s belief that economic development is ESSENTIAL for resolving humanitarian crises…and you can really see how China focuses on the long-term economic impacts of displacement of refugees, a terrible and traumatizing thing. By supporting reconstruction and stability in conflicted areas, China seems to aim to decrease economic hardships and burdens associated with refugee crises while also promoting world peace.