UNITED NATIONS MUST BE UPHELD: WANG
In his Sunday press conference, Wang also underlined China’s firm backing for the United Nations, warning against attempts to sideline the multilateral system through smaller, exclusive groupings.
“Bypassing the UN to create alternative arrangements, or piecing together various small blocs and exclusive circles, is neither supported by the people nor sustainable,” he said.
Although Wang did not refer to any country or initiative by name, his remarks come amid growing debate over alternative forums – including proposals by Washington and its allies – to create new mechanisms for global coordination.
Trump has established a so-called “Board of Peace” to oversee post-war arrangements in Gaza, although the US president has said its remit would expand to tackle other conflicts globally.
Framing the UN as the central pillar of global governance, Wang said its leading role must be upheld rather than weakened.
“Although the United Nations is not perfect, the world would be far worse without it,” Wang said.
The UN must “keep pace with the times”, and reforms should aim to better reflect the interests and representation of developing countries, he added.
A key priority, he said, is to enhance the voice and representation of countries in the Global South and better reflect the legitimate demands of developing nations, with the goal of building a “more just and equitable” system.
Noting how China is both a founding member of the UN and a “steadfast supporter” of its mission, Wang said Beijing is acutely aware of the expectations of developing countries.
Platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS both take adherence to the UN Charter as their guiding principle and serve as avenues for exploring reforms to global governance, he highlighted.
China, he added, is calling on more countries to back the Global Governance Initiative, urging the international community to “revitalise, uphold and strengthen” the UN.
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