Reference Message Network reported on April 20 that the 247 News Network of Brazil published an article titled "70 Years of Bandung: The Renaissance of the Global South" on April 18. The author is Leonardo Atus, editor-in-chief of the 247 News Network. The following are excerpts from the article: Seventy years ago, from April 18 to 24, 1955, leaders from 29 countries and regions in Asia and Africa gathered in Bandung, Indonesia, for one of the most important meetings in modern history, the Bandung Conference. This conference was not only a diplomatic grand event but also a declaration of liberation against colonialism, imperialism, and the Cold War logic dominated by the US and the Soviet Union. It was there that the concept of the "Third World" as a new space for political autonomy and cooperation among newly liberated nations was born, sowing the seeds of today's concept of the Global South. The leaders who attended that meeting became symbols of anti-colonial struggles and the defense of national sovereignty. They shared the same worldview, believing that emerging nations should not submit to hegemony but should open up their own paths of autonomous development through non-alignment and unity. Bandung became a milestone, giving rise to the Non-Aligned Movement and a new awakening of internationalism. However, history did not progress in a straight line. Covert subversive actions manipulated by Western forces—the overthrow of Sukarno's regime in Indonesia in 1965, the coup d'état in Chile that overthrew Allende's government in 1973, and the military coup in Brazil in 1964 (establishing a pro-American dictatorship lasting 21 years)—demonstrated the stubborn suppression of the international order on the liberation of the Global South. Despite these setbacks, the spirit of Bandung has continued to thrive. Moreover, 70 years later, it is being revitalized under the impetus of the rise of BRICS countries and the deepening of South-South cooperation. The world is no longer bipolar or unipolar; we are facing a new multipolar scenario where countries of the Global South have greater话语权, stronger negotiation capabilities, and leadership. From this perspective, Brazilian President Lula is one of the inheritors of the Bandung legacy. He has always emphasized exchanges between developing countries, promoted trade among Southern nations, strengthened the BRICS mechanism, and positioned Brazil as an independent nation committed to global justice. Lula consistently reiterates his pursuit of a more balanced world. The upcoming China-CELAC Ministerial Forum meeting is an excellent opportunity to reaffirm the spirit of Bandung. This transcontinental dialogue between China and member states of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will demonstrate how the Global South provides new solutions to contemporary challenges such as poverty eradication, energy transition, and reform of multilateral institutions. The memory of Bandung tells us: the Global South is not a subordinate space but fertile ground for resistance, innovation, and building alternative solutions. Today, with this soil becoming more mature and institutional means improving, the successors of the Bandung Conference are restarting this cause with renewed ambition. May the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference inspire emerging country leaders to move forward with courage, unity, and vision. (Compiled by Han Chao) Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7495199318983328295/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the views of the author. Welcome to express your attitude by clicking the 'Like' or 'Dislike' button below.