China Threatens Violence While Soft-Selling Reunification

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Contents (1300 words)

1. Introduction
2. Systematic Elaboration of the Holistic National Security Concept
3. Emphasizing the Dialectical Relationship Between Development and Security
4. Expanding the Global Perspective of International Security Cooperation
5. Strengthening Security in Emerging Domains and Advancing Modernization
6. Deepening the People-Centered Security Philosophy
7. China Threatens Violence While Soft-Selling Reunification

China’s White Paper on National Security in a New Era

Introduction:

This paper explicitly places the protection of the Communist Party’s governing status and the socialist system at the forefront. It emphasizes the need to guard against ideological risks within the overall national security layout.

Policy continuity is one of the advantages in a political system like China that enables The Politburo to address structural issues and challenges, crafting appropriate policies on a 10-year horizon. The White Paper on "China’s National Security in the New Era" marks the first time the Chinese government has released a dedicated white paper on national security, signifying a milestone in the country’s security governance. Compared to previous framework statements related to national security, this paper demonstrates notable advancements in systematization, conceptual innovation, and global perspective.

These distinctions are primarily reflected in the following five areas:

1- Systematic Elaboration of the Holistic National Security Concept

• Clarifying Strategic Guiding Principles:

The paper officially establishes the "Holistic National Security Concept" as the guiding ideology for national security work, recognizing it as a key component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It is also identified as the first major strategic thought since the founding of the People’s Republic of China to be formally adopted as the guiding principle for national security.

• Integrating Multidimensional Security Domains:

Unlike previous emphases on traditional security (e.g., military and political security), the paper introduces the idea of "holistic, systematic, and relatively comprehensive security," encompassing non-traditional areas such as economic, technological, ecological, cyber, and emerging domains. It advocates a comprehensive governance framework that coordinates both traditional and non-traditional security concerns.

2- Emphasizing the Dialectical Relationship Between Development and Security

• Governance Concept of Dynamic Balance:

For the first time, the paper positions the integration of high-quality development and high-level security as a core principle, proposing the dual approach of "ensuring security through development and promoting development through security." It asserts that "high-quality development is the foremost priority, and lack of development is the greatest insecurity," while calling for high-level security to support openness and innovation.

• Coordinated Pathways for Openness and Security:

Addressing the challenges of globalization, the paper stresses the mutual promotion of openness and security. For instance, it proposes institutional openness to enhance risk prevention and control capabilities, while safeguarding the security of industrial and supply chains through international cooperation.

• Advancing the Global Security Initiative (GSI):

The paper presents the Global Security Initiative as the international component of the Holistic National Security Concept. It promotes a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security to foster global peace and respond to the international community's aspirations for development and stability.

3- Expanding the Global Perspective of International Security Cooperation

• Advancing the Global Security Initiative (GSI):

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Regarding Taiwan (Excerpt)

China resolutely opposes “Taiwan independence” and does not renounce the use of force and reserves the option to take all necessary measures.

China upholds an integrated approach to land and sea governance and remains committed to safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests in a unified manner. China is unswervingly advancing the cause of complete national reunification. It upholds the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus," and implements the overall policy framework of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, as well as major policies toward Taiwan. China promotes the peaceful and integrated development of cross-Strait relations, strengthens emotional and economic ties between the two sides, and lays a solid foundation for peaceful reunification. It works to unite the broad masses of Taiwan compatriots, firmly supports patriotic and pro-unification forces on the island, enhances cross-Strait dialogue, communication, and democratic consultation, and jointly discusses and advances the cause of national reunification.”

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