CHINA’s National People’s Congress (NPC) has passed a new foreign relations law that enhances politburo’s legal basis for countering the sanctions of the West.
The law, which contains six chapters, is set to take effect from the 1st of July wherein six chapters in line with Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s foreign policy will be implemented.
The law reaffirms China’s path of peaceful development and adherence to opening up for mutual benefit.
It highlights that China pursues an independent foreign policy of peace on the basis of the One-China Principle, and the country observes the five principles of peaceful coexistence, which indicate mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
It also outlines that China observes the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and endeavors to safeguard world peace and security and promote global common development.
The most significant chapter is the one authorizing the Chinese government to take necessary countermeasures against acts that endanger China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests in violation of international law and fundamental norms governing international relations.
The passing of the law comes amid tensions between the United States and China, especially after the spy balloon incident earlier this year.
According to the global times, Chinese officials authored the foreign relations law amid new challenges in foreign relations, especially when China has been facing frequent external interference in its internal affairs under Western hegemony.
The law also provides a legal basis for the diplomatic struggle against sanctions, anti-intervention, and long-arm jurisdiction
