Looking at main trends, long-term interests and the overall situation can help us distinguish the "variants" and "invariants" of world affairs, and we can use our wisdom to solve all kinds of challenges, says an editorial in People's Daily. Excerpts:

That China will unswervingly continue on its path of peaceful development is not only in line with the trend of the times, but it is also the necessary choice, fitting historical and cultural traditions. The Arabian saying "The language that is proved by actions is the best language" fits China's current situation well.

Maintaining good relations with neighboring countries not only concerns China's development but also casts an important influence on regional and world situations. In recent years, China has always prioritized its ties with neighboring countries and adhered to the diplomatic principle of making a friendly and partnered neighborhood. China has generally maintained regional stability with its neighbors and deepened cooperation with those countries despite factual divergences and disputes.

But China will never surrender its legal interests and rights or sacrifice its core national interests. China will insist on resolving disputes through negotiations and talks. China's desire to maintain regional peace and stability are true and real, and China hopes to create conditions to let more countries share development opportunities with it.

China sees clearly that only through cooperation can the international community realize common development and solve complicated issues.