At the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, China’s permanent representative, Chen Xu, outlined Beijing’s vision for stronger global human rights governance. Marking 80 years since the UN’s founding, Chen emphasized that the world faces mounting challenges—from political disputes to social inequalities—that demand collective action.
Central to China’s proposal is the Global Governance Initiative, aimed at reshaping international order for fairness and justice. On human rights, Chen Xu detailed three guiding principles:
- Sovereign Equality & International Law: All UN members must honour the UN Charter, respect sovereignty, and choose their own path in human rights development. Chen cited support for the Palestinian people’s pursuit of legitimate rights as an example of respecting national self-determination.
- Multilateralism & Cooperation: Recognizing that diverse civilizations require tailored approaches, China opposes unilateral coercive measures and champions dialogue over sanctions.
- People-Centered & Action-Oriented: Chen called for balanced advancement across civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, with a renewed focus on development as a human right.
By pledging active collaboration on global human rights efforts, China aims to work with UN partners to translate these principles into action and address shared challenges. As young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers tune in to the evolving UN agenda, China’s roadmap highlights the push for an inclusive order that puts people at the centre.
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