China's White Paper on National Security and Stability in a Changing World

On Monday, the State Council Information Office of China published a comprehensive white paper regarding the nation’s evolving national security landscape. This publication is intended to clarify innovative ideas and successful practices integral to China's national security efforts, while also striving to improve the international community's comprehension of these strategies.

The white paper comprises six sections that delineate essential themes, which include China's commitment to providing stability in an era marked by uncertainty and upheaval. It discusses the adoption of a holistic framework for national security— a first since the establishment of the People's Republic of China— and outlines its importance in ensuring China’s modernization continues unabated and safely.

Emphasizing China’s goal for national rejuvenation amidst unprecedented global changes, the document highlights the country’s achievements in maintaining overall national security stability and its efforts in collaborating with Asia-Pacific nations to foster regional peace. The holistic approach is also aligned with Xi Jinping's ideological framework, reflecting China's theoretical contributions to global security discourse.

In this new phase, China's national security strategy is characterized by a focus on people’s security, with political security as a core objective and national interests serving as guiding principles. This approach aims to facilitate high-quality development and ensure that economic advancements and security measures are mutually supportive.

The white paper asserts that the security framework prioritizes responsibilities laid out by the Communist Party and emphasizes the importance of improving citizens' sense of safety and fulfillment. It aims to secure territorial integrity and maritime rights while also tackling the safety needs in emerging industries, establishing a robust protective framework for national rejuvenation.

China seeks a harmonious relationship between development and security, endeavoring for a progressive interaction that fosters high-quality growth alongside rigorous security measures. The approach integrates reform and innovation into the national security strategy, promoting an efficient and coordinated system to build up the country’s security capacities.

Furthermore, the Global Security Initiative underscores China’s vision of fostering a global community with shared futures, extending its national security approach onto the international stage. The white paper advocates for an equitable global security governance system, asserting China’s commitment to collaborative processes that benefit all parties while emphasizing the importance of true multilateralism.