OPINION: How China is Turning Its Four Propositions into a New Global Playbook

The first proposition, peaceful coexistence, is increasingly reflected in the Global Security Initiative (GSI), which prioritises dialogue over confrontation and collective security over bloc politics. China’s mediation efforts, particularly between Iran and Saudi Arabia, illustrate a deliberate attempt to position itself as a stabilising force. In regions weary of interventionist models, this approach—facilitation rather than imposition—has begun to resonate.