PECULIARITIES OF THE CHINESE APPROACH TO THE FORMATION OF THE REGIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Keywords:
China, regional security, global security, security system, foreign policy, international relations, multilateralism, cooperation, non-interference, common security, Belt and Road Initiative, Community of Shared Future for Mankind, peaceful development, strategic partnership, global governance.Abstract
The Chinese approach to the formation of regional and global security systems is an intricate play of soft power, economic ties, and strategic diplomacy in the quest to come up with a safe environment for national development and broader global stability. Anchored on the Confucian ideal, the Chinese security strategy premises itself on harmony, stability, and the least amount of conflict. Economically, China uses the condition of being the first trade partner with quite a good number of countries to construct networks of influence and cooperation, especially through large-scale projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative. On the diplomatic level, China’s vision is one of multilateral global governance, seeking to reform international institutions better to fit the plural and interlinked characteristics marking the contemporary world. This often contrasts with the Western security paradigms based on military alliances and interventionist policies. At the regional level, China seeks stable relations with its neighbors and regional security through devices such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and energetic participation in forums related to ASEAN. However, behind its rise are also challenges and tensions, especially on territorial disputes and growing military capabilities.
