• mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,
• mutual non-aggression,
• mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs,
• equality and co-operation for mutual benefit, and
• peaceful co-existence
Read more about it here. These principles, also called Panchsheel, are fundamental to Chinese foreign policy and embedded in the preamble of the country’s constitution.
Here is an excerpt of the invitation letter:
“The commemorative events, to be held under the theme “From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind” will begin with a commemorative conference, followed by a luncheon and sub-forums. His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, will attend and deliver an important speech at the commemorative conference, and his Excellency Li Qiang, premier of the State Council, will moderate the conference. His Excellency Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend and address the luncheon.
Former state leaders, experts and scholars, friendly personages and representatives of the media and business communities from various countries are invited to attend the commemorative conference and speak at the luncheon or sub-forums.”
The commemorative conference is held at The Great Hall of the People, and the afternoon discussions occur at the Diaoyutau State Guesthouse.
The event is organised by CIIS – China Institute of International Studies.
