Geneva hosts the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council from September 8 to October 8, marking a new chapter as the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary.
Chen Xu, China's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, highlighted the Global Governance Initiative, launched earlier this year to steer the international order toward greater fairness. 'Only through multilateral cooperation can we address shared challenges and uphold human dignity,' he said.
He outlined three key principles:
- Charter-based respect: uphold the UN Charter, honor each nation's sovereignty and development path, and oppose interference under the pretext of human rights.
- Civilizational diversity: embrace varied cultural traditions, promote dialogue over coercion, and reject unilateral coercive measures.
- People-centered progress: treat people as the core of governance, balance civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, and accelerate the right to development.
He also voiced support for the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights—an example of applying a sovereignty-based approach to conflict-affected regions.
With global governance at a crossroads, these positions signal the Chinese mainland's intent to shape a human rights agenda that prizes consensus over coercion. For young entrepreneurs, activists and nomads tracking how policy shifts translate into real-world programs, the coming weeks in Geneva will offer key insights into the future of global rights frameworks.
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China vows to promote healthy development of global human rights
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