李强出席第20届东亚峰会

Core Points - The East Asia Summit, established 20 years ago in Kuala Lumpur, has played a constructive role in promoting regional stability and rapid development [1] - Current global challenges include geopolitical conflicts, rising protectionism, and the need for multilateral cooperation to address issues like energy security, food security, and climate change [3] Group 1 - China is committed to upholding the original intent of the East Asia Summit and actively promoting the global governance initiative to inject positive energy into regional peace and development [2] - Emphasis on mutual respect, equality, and fairness as foundational principles for international relations, highlighting the irreversible trend of economic globalization and multipolarity [2] - The need to address pressing issues such as economic development and improving livelihoods, with a focus on maintaining a free trade system and advancing regional integration [2] Group 2 - The importance of reforming and improving the rules-based international system, particularly in maintaining the authority of international law and supporting ASEAN's central role in regional architecture [2] - Leaders at the summit called for a return to the original intent of the East Asia Summit, adhering to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter [3] - The summit resulted in the adoption of the "Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the 20th Anniversary of the East Asia Summit" and a statement on enhancing disaster preparedness and response [3]