Chinese Journal of International Law, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2014, Pages 477–480, https://doi.org/10.1093/chinesejil/jmu023
1. Today, we gather here in Beijing to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. An international law colloquium specially dedicated to the Five Principles is the first of its kind as far as I can remember. In that sense I believe this event is of special and far-reaching significance.
2. Sixty years ago, drawing on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, China, India and Myanmar jointly initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. The Five Principles were a direct response to developing countries' appeal against imperialism, colonialism and hegemonism, and reflected the aspirations of those countries for independence, autonomy, self-improvement and development. The Five Principles also pioneered a cooperative path for exchanges between countries with different ideologies and social systems. Besides, these Five Principles enriched and developed the fundamental principles of international law centered on the UN Charter, testifying to developing countries' firm adherence to the fundamental principles of international law. Epitomizing oriental wisdom, the Five Principles were intended not only for Asia, but also for the world at large, and were a true trailblazer in the history of international law and international relations.
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