Xi proposes Global Security Initiative

STORY: Xi proposes Global Security Initiative DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation) XI JINPING, Chinese President STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday proposed a Global Security Initiative to promote security for all in the world. Xi put forward the initiative while delivering a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022. Xi said it is important that: -- We stay committed to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and work together to maintain world peace and security; -- We stay committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, uphold non-interference in internal affairs, and respect the independent choices of development paths and social systems made by people in different countries; -- We stay committed to abiding by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, rej