Five-Point Priorities for Tibet - Wang Yi Outlines China's South Asia Vision - Patriotic Education Base for HK & Macao Youth
Here are the key reports and articles that I found noteworthy from the People’s Daily’s edition on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Page 1: All of the first and second pages are dedicated to Xi Jinping’s visit to Tibet. On the front page, there is a report on Xi, Wang Huning and Cai Qi attending an event at Lhasa's Potala Palace Square to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Wang delivered a speech at this event. The full speech is available on Page 3. Let me cover that.
“In September 1965, under the cordial care of the Party Central Committee and based on the guiding light of the Party’s ethnic affairs policy, the Tibet Autonomous Region was established. This was a great event of epoch-making significance in the history of Tibet’s development, consolidating the great achievements of the peaceful liberation and democratic reform of Tibet, and realizing a historic leap in Tibet’s social system. 1965年9月，在党中央亲切关怀和党的民族政策光辉照耀下，西藏自治区宣告成立。这是西藏发展史上具有划时代意义的大事，巩固了西藏和平解放和民主改革的伟大成果，实现了西藏社会制度的历史性跨越.
In the first part of the speech, Wang offers development data; he talks about the Party Central Committee's focus on Tibet under Xi. The big point he makes is that Tibet has enjoyed “historic achievements in economic and social development, undergone historic changes in ethnic unity and progress, and achieved a historic leap forward in people’s living standards.”
He adds:
“Over the past 60 years, the central authorities and various regions have given Tibet strong support and selfless assistance. From 1965 to 2024, the central government’s cumulative financial investment in Tibet reached 2.6 trillion yuan. The system of paired assistance to Tibet has been gradually improved, with a cumulative investment of 64.3 billion yuan in aid-to-Tibet funds, 11 batches of more than 14,000 cadres and talents dispatched to work in Tibet, and a full-coverage pattern formed of 17 provinces and cities, relevant central enterprises, and central financial institutions providing paired assistance to 74 counties and cities in Tibet. This fully demonstrates the strong strength of the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and fully demonstrates the remarkable political advantages of our socialist system.” 60年来，中央和各地给予西藏大力支持和无私援助。1965年至2024年，中央财政对西藏累计投入2.6万亿元。对口支援西藏体系逐步健全，援藏资金累计投入643亿元，选派11批次1.4万余名干部人才进藏工作，形成17个省市、相关中央企业和中央金融机构对口支援西藏74个县市区的全覆盖格局。这充分展现了中国共产党领导的坚强力量，充分展现了我国社会主义制度的显著政治优势.
The remarkable achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region over the past 60 years fully demonstrate that only under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, by adhering to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the system of regional ethnic autonomy, and the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new era, can we achieve prosperity and progress in Tibet, create a bright future for Tibet, and enable the people of all ethnic groups in Tibet to live a happy and prosperous new life. 西藏自治区60年的辉煌成就充分证明，只有在中国共产党领导下，坚持中国特色社会主义道路，坚持民族区域自治制度，坚持新时代党的治藏方略，才能实现西藏的繁荣进步、开创西藏的美好未来，才能让西藏各族人民过上幸福安康的新生活.
After this Wang talks about the future. He makes five big points. The interesting thing about this is that while recounting the achievements of TAR, Wang began with economic development indicators. But when it comes to the future, the point about development is fourth in the list of five. The priorities and political stability and security.
“At present and for some time to come, China is in a critical period of comprehensively building a socialist modernized country and realizing the second centenary goal. Tibet’s modernization construction also stands at a new historical starting point. We must adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as our guidance, fully implement the spirit of the 20th Party Congress and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the Two Establishments, enhance the Four Consciousnesses, strengthen the Four Self-confidences, achieve the Two Safeguards, implement the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new era, firmly grasp the main line of forging a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation, grasp well the four major tasks of stability, development, ecology, and strong borders, and strive to build a united, prosperous, civilised, harmonious, and beautiful new socialist modernised Tibet.” 当前和今后一个时期，我国正处于全面建设社会主义现代化国家、实现第二个百年奋斗目标的关键时期，西藏现代化建设也站在新的历史起点上。我们要坚持以习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，全面贯彻落实党的二十大和二十届二中、三中全会精神，深刻领悟“两个确立”的决定性意义，增强“四个意识”、坚定“四个自信”、做到“两个维护”，贯彻落实新时代党的治藏方略，牢牢把握铸牢中华民族共同体意识主线，抓好稳定、发展、生态、强边四件大事，努力建设团结富裕文明和谐美丽的社会主义现代化新西藏.
First, unswervingly uphold and strengthen the Party’s overall leadership. The Communist Party of China is the leadership core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and is the most reliable backbone for people of all ethnic groups. We must persist in using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to unify thought, will, and action, consciously maintain a high degree of consistency in thought, politics, and action with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, and ensure that the Party’s major policies are fully implemented in Tibet. We must uphold the spirit of reform and strict standards in governing and managing the Party, comprehensively strengthen leadership teams, cadre and talent teams, and grassroots organizations at all levels, and guide cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups to always firmly listen to and follow the Party. 第一，坚定不移坚持和加强党的全面领导。中国共产党是中国特色社会主义事业的领导核心，是各族人民最可靠的主心骨。要坚持用习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想统一思想、统一意志、统一行动，自觉在思想上政治上行动上同以习近平同志为核心的党中央保持高度一致，确保党的大政方针在西藏全面贯彻落实。要坚持以改革精神和严的标准管党治党，全面加强各级领导班子、干部人才队伍、基层组织建设，引导各族干部群众始终坚定听党话、跟党走.
Second, unswervingly ensure national security and long-term stability. We must consolidate the harmonious and stable social situation in Tibet, advance the comprehensive rule of law in Tibet, strengthen and innovate social governance, and form an iron wall safeguarding stability. We must deeply carry out the anti-secession struggle, ensuring the consolidation of the frontier and security of the borders. Tibet has since ancient times been an inalienable part of China’s sacred territory. Tibet affairs are China’s internal affairs and brook no interference by any external forces. All schemes to split the motherland and undermine Tibet’s stability are doomed to fail! 第二，坚定不移确保国家安全和长治久安。要巩固西藏和谐稳定的社会局面，推进全面依法治藏，加强和创新社会治理，形成维护稳定的铜墙铁壁。要深入开展反分裂斗争，确保边疆巩固和边境安全。西藏自古就是中国神圣领土不可分割的一部分，西藏事务是中国内政，不容任何外部势力干涉，一切分裂祖国、破坏西藏稳定的图谋都注定失败!
Third, unswervingly consolidate and develop ethnic unity. We must deeply advance the building of the sense of community of the Chinese nation, strengthen exchanges, communication, and integration among all ethnic groups, and enhance the identification of people of all ethnic groups with the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics, i.e., the five identifications. We must uphold the direction of the sinicization of religion in China, and actively promote religious harmony. We must carry forward the Old Tibet Spirit and the ‘Two Roads’ Spirit, uniting and guiding people of all ethnic groups to jointly guard the sacred land and build a happy homeland. 第三，坚定不移巩固和发展民族团结。要深入推进中华民族共同体建设，加强各民族交往交流交融，增强各族群众对伟大祖国、中华民族、中华文化、中国共产党、中国特色社会主义的认同。要坚持我国宗教中国化方向，积极促进宗教和顺。要弘扬老西藏精神、“两路”精神，团结引导各族群众共同守护神圣国土、建设幸福家园.
Fourth, unswervingly advance the high-quality development of Tibet’s economy and society. We must fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, serve and integrate into the new development pattern, deepen reform and opening up, accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects and the development of characteristic advantageous industries, and blaze a path of high-quality development suited to Tibet’s actual conditions. We must adhere to ecological priority and green development, so that the sky over the snowy plateau is bluer, the land greener, the water clearer, and the environment more beautiful. 第四，坚定不移推进西藏经济社会高质量发展。要完整准确全面贯彻新发展理念，服务和融入新发展格局，深化改革开放，加快重大基础设施建设和特色优势产业发展，走出符合西藏实际的高质量发展之路。要坚持生态优先、绿色发展，让雪域高原的天更蓝、地更绿、水更清、环境更优美.
Fifth, unswervingly improve people’s well-being and promote common prosperity. We must persist in the people-centered development philosophy, continuously increase investment and support for Tibet’s development, consolidate and expand the results of poverty alleviation, coordinate the advancement of new-type urbanization and comprehensive rural revitalization, deeply advance the action of enriching the people and strengthening the borders in the new era, and let the fruits of reform and development benefit people of all ethnic groups more and more equitably. We must combine the concern of the Party Central Committee and the support of the whole country with the hard struggle of cadres and masses of all ethnic groups in Tibet, continuously meeting the aspirations of people of all ethnic groups for a better life. 第五，坚定不移增进民生福祉、促进共同富裕。要坚持以人民为中心的发展思想，持续加大对西藏发展的投入和支持力度，巩固拓展脱贫攻坚成果，统筹推进新型城镇化和乡村全面振兴，深入推进新时代兴边富民行动，让改革发展成果更多更公平惠及各族人民。要把党中央关心、全国支援同西藏各族干部群众艰苦奋斗结合起来，不断满足各族人民对美好生活的向往.
Also on the front page is a congratulatory message jointly issued by the CPC Central Committee, the NPCSC, the State Council, the CPPCC, and the Central Military Commission. Among other things, this reiterates:
“The remarkable achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region over the past 60 years have been hard-won; this experience is invaluable. These achievements are the result of the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, the unremitting efforts of cadres and people of all ethnic groups across the region, led by successive Party committees and governments, and the strong support of people of all ethnic groups across the country. Practice has fully demonstrated that without the Communist Party of China, there would be no New China, and therefore no New Tibet. The Party Central Committee’s principles and policies regarding Tibet are completely correct. Only by upholding the leadership of the Communist Party of China, adhering to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, upholding the system of regional ethnic autonomy, adhering to the Party's governance strategy for Tibet in the new era, and forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation can we build a socialist modernised Tibet and create a bright future for the Chinese nation.” 西藏自治区60年的辉煌成就来之不易，经验弥足珍贵。这是党中央坚强领导的结果，是西藏自治区历届党委和政府团结带领全区各族干部群众不懈奋斗的结果，是全国各族人民大力支援的结果。实践充分证明，没有中国共产党就没有新中国，也就没有新西藏，党中央关于西藏工作的方针政策是完全正确的。只有坚持中国共产党领导，坚持中国特色社会主义道路，坚持民族区域自治制度，坚持新时代党的治藏方略，坚持铸牢中华民族共同体意识，才能建设好社会主义现代化新西藏，共创中华民族的美好未来.
It also reiterates the need to follow Xi’s thought and leadership.
Page 3: In today’s edition of China is not interested in exporting its normative values—or its governance system—we have a report on an event in Ethiopia. A readers’ forum was held in Addis Ababa on the book titled ‘Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights’. Xinhua informs that:
“In his address at the forum, Jiang Jianguo, executive vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, noted that the book has been published in 13 foreign languages, drawing readers worldwide from the fields of human rights, politics, academic research, media and think tanks. From this book, readers can see Xi's deep care for the people and his vision for the world as a leader of a major party and a major country, said Jiang…Readers can also gain an understanding of the Communist Party of China's century-long commitment to respecting and protecting human rights, and the independent path China has pursued in advancing human rights, Jiang said, expressing his hope that the book will provide useful references for African countries to advance modernisation, improve human rights governance and people’s well-being.”
Page 4: Let’s look at Wang Yi’s visit to Pakistan. First, the readout from Wang’s meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar says:
Wang said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership has steadily advanced, achieving even greater strategic significance. China and Pakistan are friends of trust and loyalty, and friends who have shared adversity. They are trustworthy and reliable friends. China will continue to prioritise Pakistan in its neighbourhood diplomacy and will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, combating terrorism, achieving unity and stability, accelerating its development and revitalisation, and playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. He congratulated Pakistan on its successful assumption of the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in July, upholding justice for developing countries and enhancing its international status and influence. 王毅说，在两国领导人战略引领下，中巴全天候战略合作伙伴关系稳步前行，战略意义更加重要。中巴是信义之交、患难之交，是彼此可信赖、可倚重的铁杆朋友。中方将继续把巴基斯坦置于周边外交优先方向，一如既往坚定支持巴方维护国家独立、主权和领土完整，打击恐怖主义，实现团结稳定，加快发展振兴，并在国际地区事务中发挥更大作用。祝贺巴方成功担任联合国安理会7月轮值主席国，为发展中国家主持公道，提升了巴方的国际地位和影响.
Wang said that China is working with neighbouring countries to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. We are willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders, prepare for high-level interactions in the second half of the year, and ensure that the China-Pakistan community with a shared future continues to be at the forefront of neighbouring communities, better benefiting the people of both countries and setting an example for maintaining regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. 王毅表示，中方正在同周边国家一道，推动构建周边命运共同体。愿同巴方共同努力，落实好习近平主席同巴方领导人达成的重要共识，筹备好下半年高层互动，让中巴命运共同体建设继续走在周边命运共同体建设的前列，更好造福两国人民，也为维护地区和平稳定和发展繁荣发挥示范作用.
Wang pointed out that China supports Pakistan in pursuing development, in strengthening national power, and in fundamentally enhancing its ability to respond to internal and external challenges. The two sides should join hands to safeguard the multilateral trading system and oppose unilateral bullying practices. China is willing, together with Pakistan, to build a ‘2.0 upgraded version’ of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, with an emphasis on constructing the ‘five major corridors’ of growth, livelihood, innovation, green, and openness, focusing on the three major fields of industry, agriculture, and mining, building and operating Gwadar Port well, ensuring the smooth passage of the Karakoram Highway, and promoting the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor to enter a new stage of high-quality development. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in such fields as information technology, cybersecurity, and people-to-people exchanges, and hopes Pakistan will continuously foster a secure, efficient, and convenient business environment, and effectively safeguard the security of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan. 王毅指出，中方支持巴方把发展搞起来，让国力强起来，从根本上增强应对内外挑战的能力。双方应携手维护多边贸易体制，反对单边霸凌行径。中方愿同巴方一道，打造中巴经济走廊2.0“升级版”，着力建设增长、民生、创新、绿色、开放“五大走廊”，聚焦产业、农业、矿业三大领域，建设好经营好瓜达尔港，保障喀喇昆仑公路通道畅通，推动中巴经济走廊进入高质量发展的新阶段。中方愿同巴方深化信息技术、网络安全、人文交流等领域合作，希望巴方持续营造安全、高效、便利的营商环境，切实维护在巴中方人员、项目和机构安全.
Dar thanked China for its long-standing and steadfast support for Pakistan, stating that the international landscape is undergoing profound changes. The strategic dialogue between the Pakistani and Chinese foreign ministers is timely and a concrete manifestation of the ironclad friendship between the two countries. Pakistan and China enjoy strong political mutual trust, and bilateral relations have reached new heights, becoming a model for relations between states. Friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and a shared understanding across the country. Pakistan adheres to the one-China principle and unhesitatingly and firmly supports China on all issues concerning China’s core interests. Pakistan is committed to upholding international law and basic norms governing international relations and opposes unilateral bullying. Pakistan will continue to fully support China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and work together to ensure the success of the Tianjin Summit. 达尔感谢中方长期以来对巴方予以坚定支持，表示国际形势正在发生深刻变化，巴中外长进行战略对话恰逢其时，是两国铁杆友谊的具体体现。巴中政治互信牢固，双边关系迈上新高度，成为国家间关系的典范。对华友好是巴对外政策的基石，也是全国上下的共同认识。巴方恪守一个中国原则，在所有涉及中方核心利益的问题上毫不犹豫地坚定支持中方。巴方致力于维护国际法和国际关系基本准则，反对单边霸凌行径。巴方将继续全力支持中方作为上海合作组织轮值主席国工作，共同推动天津峰会成功举办.
Dar said Pakistan looks forward to further deepening practical cooperation between China and Pakistan in various fields, jointly advancing the upgraded version of CPEC, strengthening cooperation in industry, mining, agriculture, energy, information technology, connectivity, and other areas, and continuously enriching the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan. Pakistan firmly supports the building of a Pakistan-China community with a shared future and supports the joint construction of BRI and the three major global initiatives. Pakistan will make every effort to combat all forms of terrorism and take all measures to ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan. 达尔说，巴方期待进一步深化巴中各领域务实合作，共同推进中巴经济走廊“升级版”建设，加强产业、矿业、农业、能源、信息技术、互联互通等领域合作，不断丰富巴中全天候战略合作伙伴关系内涵。巴方将坚定支持构建巴中命运共同体，支持共建“一带一路”和三大全球倡议。巴方将全力打击一切形式的恐怖主义，采取所有措施保障中方在巴机构和人员安全.
The two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of mutual concern.
Another readout covers the press conference that Wang and Dar held following the sixth China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.
Wang said: “We both agreed that the ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan has grown stronger over time, and the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan is unbreakable. China-Pakistan strategic cooperation is of great significance to the common development of the two countries and regional peace and stability. The construction of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future is at the forefront of the construction of a community with a shared future in neighbouring countries.” 我们一致认为，中巴铁杆友谊历久弥坚，中巴全天候战略合作伙伴关系牢不可破。中巴战略合作对两国共同发展和地区和平稳定具有重要意义，中巴命运共同体建设走在周边命运共同体建设的前列.
He then outlined four principles for China-Pakistan cooperation:
Always maintain a high level of mutual trust and mutual support. The two sides agreed to use the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries as a strategic guide, continuously consolidate and deepen strategic mutual trust, and firmly support each other in safeguarding core interests. China warmly welcomes Prime Minister Sharif to China to attend the SCO Tianjin Summit and the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Always focus on development and mutual benefit. The two sides agreed that the current focus of China-Pakistan cooperation is to jointly build the CPEC with high quality and create an upgraded version of CPEC 2.0. Building on previous achievements, efforts will be made to develop corridors for growth, livelihoods, innovation, green development, and openness, and to better align these five corridors with Pakistan’s development plans. Efforts will be made to deepen cooperation in the three key areas of industry, agriculture, and mining to effectively improve the well-being of the Pakistani people, cultivate Pakistan's independent development capabilities, and enhance Pakistan's economic resilience. The two sides will jointly support the construction and operation of the Gwadar Port, orderly advance the Karakoram Highway project, and welcome third-party participation in railway upgrades. The two sides will also jointly prepare for the commemorative activities for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan in 2026. Pakistan recently suffered from heavy rainfall disasters. China sympathises with Pakistan and will immediately provide emergency humanitarian assistance.
Always safeguard security and improve people’s livelihoods. China appreciates Pakistan’s unremitting efforts and tremendous sacrifices in combating terrorism; Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations will surely achieve ultimate victory. Pakistan will effectively protect the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan, further deepen counter-terrorism and security cooperation with China, and strengthen regional counter-terrorism coordination. The two sides will work together to implement more ‘small but beautiful’ livelihood projects in Pakistan to benefit the Pakistani people more directly and effectively. The two sides will vigorously promote exchanges and cooperation in education, youth, culture, and other fields, and consolidate the public support and social foundation for China-Pakistan friendship.
Always coordinate and cooperate to jointly meet challenges. The current regional landscape in South Asia and global changes are deeply interconnected. The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation on regional affairs, persist in resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, cooperate based on the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness, and inclusiveness, and jointly build a ‘homeland of peace, tranquility, prosperity, beauty, and friendship’. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Both sides will firmly uphold the outcomes of the Second World War, practice true multilateralism, and oppose all unilateral bullying. Using the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative as important platforms and levers, both sides will vigorously enhance solidarity and cooperation in the Global South, jointly promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalisation, and work tirelessly towards building a community with a shared future for mankind.
王毅指出，中巴双方将做到“四个始终”：—始终高度互信、相互支持。双方同意，以两国领导人重要共识为战略指引，不断巩固和深化战略互信，坚定支持彼此维护核心利益。中方热烈欢迎夏巴兹总理来华出席上海合作组织天津峰会和纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年活动。—始终聚焦发展、互利共赢。双方一致同意，当前中巴合作的重点，是高质量共建中巴经济走廊，打造中巴经济走廊“2.0升级版”，在以往成果基础上，着力建设增长走廊、民生走廊、创新走廊、绿色走廊、开放走廊，沿着“五大走廊”同巴方发展规划更好对接。下气力深化产业、农业、矿业三个重点方向合作，切实提高巴人民福祉，培育巴自主发展能力，增强巴经济韧性。共同支持瓜达尔港建设运营，有序推进喀喇昆仑公路项目，欢迎第三方参与铁路升级改造。双方还将共同筹备好2026年中巴建交75周年纪念活动。近期巴基斯坦遭受强降雨灾害，中方感同身受，将立即向巴方提供紧急人道主义援助。—始终守护安全、造福民生。中方赞赏巴方为打击恐怖主义作出的不懈努力和付出的巨大牺牲，巴基斯坦的反恐行动定将取得最终胜利。巴方将切实保护中国在巴人员、项目和机构安全，同中方进一步深化反恐安全合作，加强地区反恐事务协作。双方将携手在巴基斯坦实施更多“小而美”民生项目，让巴民众获益更直接、更有效。大力推进两国教育、青年、文化等领域交流合作，夯实中巴友好的民意和社会基础。—始终协调配合、共迎挑战。当前南亚地区格局和世界变局深度联动，双方同意加强在地区事务上的协调配合，坚持通过对话协商解决分歧，以和平、合作、开放、包容的亚洲价值观开展合作，携手建设和平、安宁、繁荣、美丽、友好“五大家园”。今年是联合国成立80周年，双方将坚定维护二战胜利成果，践行真正的多边主义，反对一切单边霸凌行径。双方将以全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议为重要平台和抓手，大力增进全球南方团结合作，共同推动平等有序的世界多极化和普惠包容的经济全球化，为构建人类命运共同体事业而不懈努力.
At this press conference, Wang was asked about his overall visit to the region. These remarks are likely to irritate folks in Delhi. It is the clearest articulation of China’s view of India as a regional actor, and of itself as the regional great power. Here is what he said:
Wang Yi said that South Asian countries boast time-honoured histories, splendid civilisations, large populations, and enormous development potential. They are close neighbours of China, connected by mountains and rivers, and represent an important direction in China’s building of a community of shared future with neighbouring countries. On this trip, he successively visited India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and deeply felt that South Asia’s development potential is immense and there is a strong momentum. The 21st century ought to be an era of accelerated development and rejuvenation for Asia, and even more so for South Asia. 王毅表示，南亚各国历史悠久、文明灿烂、人口众多、发展潜力巨大，是中国山水相连的近邻，也是中方构建周边命运共同体的重要方向。此行先后访问了印度、阿富汗和巴基斯坦，深感南亚发展潜力巨大，后劲充足，21世纪应当是亚洲、更是南亚加快发展振兴的时代了.
Wang Yi pointed out that although India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have different national conditions, they all recognise that development is a top priority for all countries and the greatest common denominator among the three countries and all countries in the region. A peaceful, stable, developed, and prosperous South Asia serves the common interests of all parties and meets the aspirations of the people of all countries. The three countries are willing to strengthen good-neighbourly friendship with China, their largest neighbour, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and seek mutual benefit and win-win results. Faced with pressure from unilateral bullying, the three countries all believe in upholding multilateralism, safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, and striving to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalisation. China will be a reliable partner and a solid support for South Asian countries. 王毅指出，印阿巴三国虽然国情不同，但都意识到发展是各国当务之急，是三国乃至地区各国的最大公约数。一个和平稳定、发展繁荣的南亚才符合各方共同利益，符合各国人民期待。三国都愿同中国这一最大邻国加强睦邻友好，深化交流合作，谋求互利共赢。面对单边霸凌行径的压力，三国都认为应坚持多边主义，维护自身正当权益，努力推动平等有序的世界多极化和普惠包容的经济全球化。中国将是南亚国家可信赖的伙伴，也是坚实的依托.
Wang Yi emphasised that China pursues a policy of good-neighbourliness, security, and prosperity for its neighbours, persists in the concept of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, inclusiveness, and shared destiny, and has always been committed to mutual respect, mutual tolerance, mutual trust, and mutual achievement with all South Asian countries. China and South Asian countries are natural partners, with broad space for cooperation. China-India relations have a long history, and despite ups and downs, they increasingly demonstrate a clear historical logic. China-Pakistan friendship has withstood the test of time, becoming stronger and more endogenous. China-Pakistan, China-India, and China’s other neighbouring countries are not directed against any third party and are not subject to any third-party influence. 王毅强调，中方奉行的是睦邻、安邻、富邻政策，坚持的是亲诚惠容、命运与共理念，始终致力于同南亚各国相互尊重、相互包容、相互信任、相互成就。中国同南亚各国是天然的伙伴，合作空间广阔。中印关系历史悠久，虽经坎坷，但日益显示出清晰的历史逻辑。中巴友好历经考验，铁杆成钢，更加具有强劲的内生动力。中巴、中印以及中国同其他邻国的关系都不针对第三方，也不受任何第三方影响.
Wang Yi emphasised that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic partners. The China-Pakistan community with a shared future is at the forefront of building a community with a shared future for neighbouring countries, setting an important example. China and Pakistan are leading the way in implementing global development initiatives. The construction of CPEC will not only benefit the people of both countries but will also extend to Afghanistan and other countries. China and Pakistan are implementing GSI, upholding a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security vision, and committed to developing high-level security cooperation. China and Pakistan attach great importance to GCI, transcending differences in culture and social systems to promote greater understanding and friendship between the two peoples. Both China and Pakistan are important members of the Global South. Pakistan’s appointment as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council this year gives China another partner in upholding justice and fairness on the Security Council. We will closely coordinate and cooperate to jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and the Global South. 王毅强调，中巴两国是铁杆朋友和全天候战略合作伙伴。中巴命运共同体建设走在构建周边命运共同体的前列，产生着重要示范作用。中巴两国带头落实全球发展倡议，经济走廊建设不仅惠及中巴两国人民，还将向阿富汗等国延伸。中巴两国践行全球安全倡议，秉持共同、综合、合作、可持续的安全观，致力于发展高水平安全合作。中巴重视全球文明倡议，超越不同文化、社会制度差异，推动两国人民更加相知相亲。中巴同为全球南方重要成员，巴基斯坦今年起担任联合国安理会非常任理事国，中国在安理会又多了一个主持公道正义的伙伴。我们将密切协调配合，共同维护广大发展中国家和全球南方正当权益.
Wang also met with President Zardari and Army Chief Munir.
Wang Yi said that the Pakistani military is the ballast of national stability and a defender of China-Pakistan friendly cooperation. The Pakistani military has consistently supported both sides in earnestly implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepening strategic mutual trust at a higher level, and jointly building the CPEC 2.0 upgraded version with high quality, making positive contributions to accelerating the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. 王毅表示，巴基斯坦军队是国家稳定的压舱石，是中巴友好合作的捍卫者。巴军方始终支持双方认真落实两国领导人达成的重要共识，深化更高水平战略互信，高质量共建中巴经济走廊“2.0升级版”，为加快构建新时代更加紧密的中巴命运共同体做出了积极贡献.
Wang Yi said that, at present, the profound changes unseen in a century are accelerating in their evolution, and factors of instability and uncertainty are significantly increasing. Promoting strong China-Pakistan relations is conducive to maintaining regional peace and stability. China has always placed Pakistan at the top of its neighbourhood diplomacy. China-Pakistan relations have withstood the test of time and grown stronger over time. Both countries belong to Eastern civilisations, value deep friendship, and uphold morality, and their traditional friendship is unbreakable. China will continue to support Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial integrity and national security and welcomes Pakistan to play a greater role in international affairs.” 王毅强调，当前，百年变局加速演进，不稳定不确定因素明显增多，推进强有力的中巴关系有利于维护地区和平稳定。中方始终把巴基斯坦置于周边外交优先方向。中巴关系久经考验、历久弥坚。两国同属东方文明，重情厚谊，崇尚道义，传统友谊牢不可破。中方将一如既往支持巴方维护领土完整和国家安全，欢迎巴方在国际事务中发挥更大作用。
Munir reassured Wang that “their strategic partnership is as solid as a rock. Developing friendship with China is a consensus across Pakistani society. He expressed sincere gratitude to China for its long-term and valuable support for Pakistan’s economic and social development. The Pakistani military is willing to actively promote counter-terrorism and security cooperation between the two countries and will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan, contributing to consolidating and developing the all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China.” 穆尼尔表示，中国是巴基斯坦的铁杆朋友，两国历来同甘共苦，战略伙伴关系坚如磐石。发展对华友好是巴全社会共识。衷心感谢中方长期以来为巴经济社会发展提供的宝贵支持。巴军方愿积极推动两国反恐和安全合作，将继续全力保障在巴中方人员、项目和机构安全，为巩固和发展巴中全天候友谊贡献力量.
Back to the paper, there’s a Huan Yu Ping commentary making the case that “as a major victorious nation in World War II and a founding member of the United Nations, China has always been a defender of the correct view of the history of World War II, a defender of the current international order, and a practitioner of true multilateralism.” 80年来，历史虚无主义、历史修正主义不时沉渣泛起，以错误史观模糊是非标准、挑战正义良知，侵蚀战后国际秩序的根基，对世界和平构成现实威胁.
“Over the past 80 years, historical nihilism and revisionism have resurfaced from time to time, using an erroneous view of history to blur standards of right and wrong, to challenge the conscience of justice, to erode the foundation of the postwar international order, and to constitute a real threat to world peace. In Japan, a countercurrent of denial of its history of aggression continues to surge. War criminals are enshrined at the Yasukuni Shrine, calling back the spirit of militarism; history textbooks are tampered with to deny irrefutable crimes such as the Nanjing Massacre and the forced recruitment of ‘comfort women’; and the fabrication of a narrative of ‘victims of war’, distorting aggression as ‘liberating Asia’, seeking to reverse the verdict on war…these erroneous acts of Japan’s denial of responsibility for aggression and distortion of historical truth have deeply hurt the people of the victimized countries…” 在日本，一股否认侵略历史的逆流持续涌动——将战犯供奉于靖国神社，为军国主义招魂；篡改历史教科书，否认南京大屠杀、强征“慰安妇”等铁证如山的罪行；罗织“战争被害者”叙事，将侵略歪曲为“解放亚洲”，为战争翻案……日方种种否认侵略罪责、歪曲历史真相的错误行径，深深刺痛受害国人民的感情。曾作为一位普通的日本知识分子向中国人民谢罪的津田道夫认为，日本战后从未对侵略战争进行过全民性的反省，“以至于在战后的今天，为战争鸣冤叫屈的种种怪异之论，才得以甚嚣尘上”.
In recent years, a force challenging the postwar international order has been stirring. Certain countries, pursuing hegemonism and unilateralism, have recklessly undermined the postwar international order with the UN as the center, trampled on the basic norms governing international relations established by the UN Charter, and disrupted the global economic and trade order. Such actions demonstrate ignorance and disregard for history, and are irresponsible to the world and the shared future of humanity. 近年来，一股挑战战后国际秩序的势力蠢蠢欲动——个别国家奉行霸权主义、单边主义，肆意冲击以联合国为核心的战后国际秩序，践踏《联合国宪章》确立的国际关系基本准则，扰乱全球经贸秩序。这种行径是对历史的无知与漠视，是对世界、对人类共同未来的不负责任.
History does not allow falsification, truth does not allow desecration. An erroneous view of the history of WWII is a betrayal of human civilisation, a stumbling block to human progress. As pointed out by The Guardian, humanity ought to draw lessons from the darkest history; if such conduct is allowed to spread unchecked, humanity may well repeat the same mistakes. 历史不容篡改，真相不容亵渎。错误的二战史观是对人类文明的背叛，是人类进步的绊脚石。正如英国《卫报》所指出的，人类理应从最黑暗的历史中吸取教训，若放任这类行为蔓延，人类恐将重蹈覆辙.
The final section says:
History and reality profoundly enlighten that only by replacing confrontation and opposition with dialogue and cooperation can lasting peace be achieved. To continuously expand military alliances, to enlarge one’s own sphere of influence, to squeeze the security space of other countries, will inevitably create security dilemmas, leading to all countries being insecure. The international community should draw lessons from history, resolve differences through equal consultation, adhere to dialogue and not confrontation, partnership and not alliance, win–win and not zero-sum, and join hands to build a community of security. 历史和现实深刻启示，唯有以对话合作取代对立对抗，才能实现持久和平。不断扩大军事同盟，拓展自身势力范围，挤压别国安全空间，必将造成安全困境，导致各国都不安全。国际社会应吸取历史教训，通过平等协商化解分歧，坚持对话而不对抗、结伴而不结盟、共赢而非零和，携手打造安全共同体.
History and reality profoundly enlighten that only by safeguarding the existing international order can global challenges be effectively dealt with. The more turbulent and complex the international situation becomes, the more we must stand on the right side of history and on the side of fairness and justice, persist in and uphold the authority of the UN, firmly safeguard an international system with the UN at its core, an international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the UN. 历史和现实深刻启示，唯有维护现行国际秩序，才能有效应对全球性挑战。国际形势越是变乱交织，越要站在历史正确一边、站在公平正义一边，坚持和维护联合国权威，坚定维护以联合国为核心的国际体系、以国际法为基础的国际秩序、以联合国宪章宗旨和原则为基础的国际关系基本准则.
History and reality profoundly enlighten that only by persisting in exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations can the foundation of peace be solidly built in people’s minds. The diversity of civilizations is the fundamental feature of the world and also the source of human progress. The international community should be alert to practices that advocate ‘clash of civilisations’, ‘civilisational superiority’, and use ideology to divide humanity’s common values. Instead, it should advocate a view of civilizations based on equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness. It should transcend cultural barriers through cultural exchange, transcend civilisational clashes through mutual learning, and transcend civilisational superiority through cultural coexistence, thereby strengthening the ideological foundation for peace. 历史和现实深刻启示，唯有坚持文明交流互鉴，才能在人们思想中筑牢和平的根基。文明的多样性是世界的基本特征，也是人类进步的源泉。国际社会应警惕鼓吹“文明冲突”、“文明优越”、以意识形态割裂人类共同价值的做法，倡导平等、互鉴、对话、包容的文明观，以文明交流超越文明隔阂，以文明互鉴超越文明冲突，以文明共存超越文明优越，筑牢和平的思想根基.
Page 7: There’s a report informing that the first patriotic education base for young Hong Kong and Macao people was inaugurated in Beijing on Thursday. The aim of this is to deepen a sense of national identity among youngsters from the two cities.
China Daily adds:
“During the unveiling ceremony, Xu Qifang, executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said that establishing the base will help deepen patriotic education among young people in Hong Kong and Macao. Xu said he hopes that the base can pioneer innovative approaches to patriotic education for the regions' youth, and provide valuable insights into how such bases can best be constructed in future. He also highlighted the enduring tradition of patriotism among the people of Hong Kong and Macao, adding that patriotism is a cornerstone for the sustained success of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle. Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who also delivered a speech at the ceremony, said the establishment of the educational base marks a significant step forward in patriotic education in Hong Kong. This platform will allow young people from Hong Kong and Macao to deepen their understanding of the nation's history and to have a clearer sense of the mission they must carry forward in developing the motherland.”