As wars and conflicts still persist in some parts of the world, hunger and 
disease are still prevalent, misunderstanding and opposition are deepening, 
China on Tuesday provided its answer to world political parties to address 
global challenges, which is cooperation. 

"No country can stand aloof in the face of global challenges, and cooperation 
is the only choice," said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central 
Committee and Chinese president, in a keynote speech at the CPC and World 
Political Parties Summit via video link in Beijing. 

The theme of the summit is "For the People's Wellbeing: the Responsibility of 
Political Parties." More than 500 leaders of political parties and political 
organizations from 160-plus countries, and over 10,000 party representatives 
attended the summit. 

In his speech, Xi called on political parties to embrace the idea of global 
community with a shared future. 

"Viewed from the perspective of 'my own country first,' the world is a cramped 
and crowded place perpetuated in fierce competition," Xi said. "Viewed from the 
perspective of 'a global community with a shared future,' the world is a vast 
and broad place full of cooperation opportunities." 

Leave no country or nation behind 

On the road to the well-being of all mankind, no country or nation should be 
left behind, Xi said in the speech.  
 
All countries and nations are equally entitled to development opportunities and 
rights to development, Xi said, adding that development is the right of all 
countries, rather than an exclusive privilege of the few. 

Xi called on world political parties to face up the problem of development gap, 
and pay more attention to the less developed countries and regions. 

He also urged political parties worldwide to jointly oppose the practice of 
seeking technology blockade and divide as well as decoupling. 

"We need to enable all countries to step up development cooperation, and see to 
it that the fruits of development are shared by all," Xi said, stressing that 
any political manipulation for the purpose of sabotaging the development of 
other countries and undercutting the livelihood of other peoples will receive 
little support and prove to be futile. 

Oppose unilateralism disguised as multilateralism 

"We should stand opposed to the practice of unilateralism disguised as 
multilateralism and say no to hegemony and power politics," Xi said.
 
"International rules should be agreed upon by all countries, not a few people. 
Cooperation among countries should aim to serve all mankind instead of seeking 
hegemony by way of group politics," Xi reiterated. 

China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence, he stressed, 
adding that China will always be a member of the developing world. 

CPC willing to shoulder more responsibilities 

The CPC is willing to make new contributions to improve human well-being, Xi 
noted.
 
China has helped 98.99 million rural people get out of poverty since 2012 and 
met the target of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead 
of schedule. 

Speaking of China's success in poverty alleviation, Xi said the CPC is willing 
to contribute more Chinese solutions and Chinese strength to the poverty 
reduction process worldwide. 

China will spare no effort to support international cooperation against 
COVID-19, he said, adding that the country will make extremely arduous efforts 
in delivering its promise of achieving carbon peak and neutrality. 

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SOURCE: CGTN