Beijing, At a panel discussion held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, Visiting Professor Cheng Xizhong of Southwest University of Political Science and Law accused India of launching a proxy war aimed at supporting terrorism and undermining the economic development and social stability of its neighboring countries. This assertion was part of a broader conversation on multilateralism and the adherence to the United Nations Charter’s principles, where Cheng highlighted the growing military power of India as a threat to regional peace.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Cheng expressed concerns over the complex anti-terrorism situation in South Asia, particularly the rise in terrorism in Pakistan, which he attributed to clandestine support from a regional power. This power, implied to be India, is allegedly seeking to disrupt Pakistan’s economic progress and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by funding and supporting terrorist activities. Cheng outlined that the objectives behind these actions are to weaken Pakistan and to increase its strategic pressures, especially on its western front, thereby impacting its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In his address, Cheng presented three crucial points for maintaining world peace: the rejection of hegemony, cessation of interference in internal affairs, and preservation of international order. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, and the peaceful resolution of disputes as laid out in the United Nations Charter. Cheng criticized the actions of certain powers for violating these principles through ideological exportation, military interventions, and support for anti-government armed groups, which have led to civil unrest and turmoil in various countries.
Furthermore, Cheng argued against the practice of double standards in counter-terrorism and the destabilization efforts through proxy wars, pointing out the dangers these pose to global stability. He lamented the current challenges to economic globalization, including rising unilateralism and protectionism, and called for a collective movement towards a more equitable and stable international order.
Cheng concluded by advocating for China’s approach to addressing global issues through promoting a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization, aiming to guide the international community towards peace and common development.
This discussion underscores the deepening geopolitical rifts in South Asia and the broader implications for international relations and peace efforts in the region.