Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence; mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, peaceful coexistence
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Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence; a set of principles for international relations championed by China
formalRefers specifically to the five principles first formally proposed by China in the 1950s. Often cited in diplomatic contexts. Each principle is numbered.
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence are the cornerstone of China's foreign policy.
The leaders of the two countries reaffirmed that they will jointly adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
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The first of these five principles is mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the international community should respect the development path chosen by each country.