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Resolutely Defending Multilateralism and Demonstrating the Historic Responsibility of a Responsible Great Power – Expert Interpretation of “China’s Position Paper on the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations”
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 10 Title: Strongly Defending Multilateralism and Demonstrating Historic Responsibility as a Responsible Power: Expert Interpretation of “China’s Position Paper on the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations”
Xinhua News Agency reporters Sun Yi and Cao Jiayue
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. On September 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published “China’s Position Paper on the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations”, outlining China’s position and proposals on the role of the United Nations. , the international situation, sustainable development and cooperation against epidemics.
Experts believe that the world today is undergoing major changes that have not been seen in a century. The global pandemic of the new corona pneumonia epidemic has accelerated this major change and the world has entered a period of turbulent change. However, peace and development remain the issues of our time. The publication of relevant position papers by China in this context demonstrates China’s determination and confidence to work with other countries around the world to uphold and promote multilateralism, promote the reorganization of the United Nations, and build a community with a future. shared for humanity.
For the past 75 years, thanks to the efforts and advocacy of the United Nations, the world at large has maintained peace and stability. A large number of developing countries have embarked on the fast track of development. 193 member states have jointly formulated international standards, jointly governed world affairs and shared development results. “Looking at the future development of the world at the historic node of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations is an important issue for all countries,” said Su Xiaohui, deputy director of the American Institute of China Institute of International Studies.
She believes that one of the highlights of this position paper is that it places greater emphasis on China’s relationship with the world and between China and the United Nations, and highlights China’s responsibility.
China is a founding member of the United Nations and the first country to sign the UN Charter. As the largest developing country and permanent member of the Security Council, China actively practices the noble ideals of the United Nations, continually promotes the great cause of peace and development of mankind, and takes concrete actions to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Su Xiaohui said that over the past 75 years, China has made important contributions to the development of the United Nations cause. China is committed to promoting sustainable development. Not only will the rural poor be lifted out of poverty in accordance with current regulations, as planned, but also through initiatives such as the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative, it will do everything possible to build a platform for the common development of all parties and sharing opportunities.
A century of change has been superimposed on the global epidemic, which has had a general impact on human society. As for the “post-epidemic era”, what kind of world will humanity face? What kind of United Nations does the world need?
In this regard, experts believe that the position paper emphasizes the importance of “the general trend of revitalization of emerging market countries and developing countries has not changed, the general trend of the world towards multipolarization has not changed and the general trend of economic globalization amid twists and turns has not changed. ” Judge, clarify a number of important issues and cast a Chinese voice to draw up a beautiful plan for the future of humanity.
Chen Fengying, a researcher at the China Institute of Modern International Relations, believes that the United Nations has always played an important role in safeguarding multilateralism, advancing global governance, and promoting common development. At a time when the epidemic is on the rise, the international community should all work together. However, protectionism, unilateralism and intimidation are now on the rise, and certain politicians in individual countries are eager to “break the pot”, “uncouple” and “withdraw from the group”, destroying international cooperation.
“It is particularly important for China to speak in this way. People must realize the importance of upholding multilateralism and continue to work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity,” Chen Fengying said.
“Even if a few countries oppose multilateralism or even trample on multilateralism, China’s position in supporting the United Nations and multilateralism is very strong. Our support for the United Nations can play a more important role,” Su said. Xiaohui.
“The United Nations must adapt to the current new situation and new tasks”, “improve its own operational efficiency”, “improve its ability to respond to global challenges” … In the position paper, China appreciates and supports the efforts of the UN Secretary General, Guterres, to promote the reform of the UN system in recent years He also called on the international community to take the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations as an important opportunity, take The response to the new corona pneumonia epidemic as a new starting point, review the original mission of the United Nations, seek the consensus of all the countries of the world and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity.
“The position paper emphasizes many important issues pertaining to the common interests of all humanity, especially the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity.” Su Xiaohui said, “From active participation in UN peacekeeping operations, to provision of multiple poverty reduction projects for developing countries, to the epidemic period. Actively respond to the Humanitarian Response Plan Initiated by the United Nations … By strengthening cooperation and interaction with the United Nations, China has taken concrete steps to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity. These initiatives and positions are of great importance to the search for a better common future for humanity. “