People worldwide face the same threat of terrorism, he said. The Western world needs to abandon double standards and the geopolitical use of terrorism, and genuinely unite under the framework of a community with a shared future for mankind to fight terrorism and extremism, ensuring lasting social stability and peace.
Zheng also acknowledges the progress made in controlling terrorism in Xinjiang through government efforts. However, it stresses the need for continued vigilance against extremist ideology, the root cause of such violence. “The fight against terrorism goes beyond taking down a few terrorists,” Zheng said. “We must combat extremist ideologies to prevent their resurgence.”