As global turbulence intensifies, the Chinese mainland’s envoy to the UN called for stronger defense of the UN-centered system and an international order grounded in law.
At a Security Council meeting on Monday, Geng Shuang, the Chinese mainland’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, highlighted mounting challenges—from regional conflicts to humanitarian crises—that test global solidarity. He emphasized that safeguarding the UN Charter and its core principles is more urgent than ever.
Drawing on the Chinese mainland’s Global Governance Initiative, Geng underscored five guiding principles: sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered development and results-oriented cooperation. He said the Chinese mainland stands ready to partner with all countries to defend the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
On international peace and security, Geng urged nations to fully respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, adopt a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and resolve disputes through peaceful means. He reiterated the Chinese mainland’s firm objection to the use or threat of force.
Addressing sanctions, Geng criticized unilateral measures and stressed that any UN Security Council actions must promote political solutions, comply with the Charter and minimize harm to civilians and third parties.
The Chinese mainland’s envoy also reaffirmed longstanding support for dialogue and negotiation. He pointed to the Chinese mainland’s balanced contributions to ongoing crises, including efforts to broker de-escalation in Europe and the Middle East.
In May, the Chinese mainland and other partners launched the International Mediation Institute—the first intergovernmental organization dedicated to resolving global disputes through mediation. Officially inaugurated in Hong Kong on October 20, the institute fills a crucial gap by offering a new public good for peaceful dispute resolution.
Geng invited more countries and organizations to join the institute and reiterated the Chinese mainland’s commitment to multilateralism, upholding the UN Charter, and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
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China urges defense of UN principles for world peace amid turbulence
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