China's diplomacy provides new opportunities for world peace, prosperity

China's diplomatic policies under the leadership of President Xi Jinping are providing new opportunities for humanity to seek peace and stability, a senior fellow at a Brazilian think tank told Xinhua recently.

"China has built a network of efficient and well organized diplomatic relations. I prefer to divide this policy into four parts," said Ronnie Lins, director of the Center China-Brazil: Research and Business (CCB)

"The first covers its relationship with developed countries. For example, President Xi visited the United States in 2015 to address issues related to security, such as nuclear power and the fight against terrorism," he said.

"This first part also covers meetings he has held with leaders of France and Britain, with whom President Xi has discussed matters related to innovation," added Lins.

The second category of China's international relations covers its ties with developing countries.

"President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang in recent years have visited Brazil and other Latin American countries to sign a number of diverse agreements. I would also like to highlight Xi's visits to Africa, where China is building up relations in order to help the continent reach its full growth potential," said the professor.

For Lins, Xi's activities in Africa are particularly valuable, given the creation of groups of Chinese and African experts who collaborate to tackle problems ranging from innovation to energy and poverty reduction.

Thirdly, Lins highlighted China's involvement in international bodies, such as the BRICS, the Group of Twenty and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

"These actions are highly important to China's geopolitical expansion in a globalized world where it must engage with every country," said Lins.

Finally, the last part of China's diplomatic policy focuses on its neighboring countries. "These relations are focused on very positive projects, namely the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," he added.

"These projects involve many countries, who seek mutual economic and political benefits. These measures guarantee security in the region. All sides would win out, as China's neighbors would see economic development," he concluded. Endi