Passage 13. Peace and Development-The Themes of Our Times(和平与发展-当今时代的主题)Peace and development are the themes of the times. People across the world should join hands in advancing the lofty cause of peace and development of mankind.A peaceful environment is indispensable for national, regional and even global development. Without peace or political stability, there would be no economic progress to speak of. This has been fully proved by both the past and the present.In today's world, the international situat...