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China’s VP urges world to defend post-war order, reject unilateral military action

New York, Sep 27 (UNI) China’s Vice President (VP) Han Zheng called on the international community to defend the post-World War II international order and strengthen multilateralism, warning against unilateral military action and confrontation as geopolitical conflicts, development gaps and global challenges intensify.
Addressing the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Han said, “The world wants peace, not war,” and stressed that the international system centred on the UN and international law that emerged after World War II “must be upheld.”
He said disputes should be resolved through dialogue and consultation, while opposing “unilateral military actions that violate the UN Charter and circumvent Security Council authorisation.”
“Major countries shoulder special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and they should take the lead in complying with the rules, upholding rule of law, and doing what’s right,” Han said.
Calling for common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, he urged countries to reject a Cold War mindset and confrontation.
On the Middle East, Han said China believes the sovereignty and security of countries in the region, “including the Gulf,” should be respected.
He also called for stable and uninterrupted international industrial and supply chains and the protection of global trade.
On the issue of Gaza, he said China supports advancing governance of the West Bank and post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza “in accordance with the principle of the Palestinians governing Palestine.”
He also called for returning the Palestinian issue to the “right track” of the two-state solution at an early date.
With the Ukraine war ongoing in its fifth year, Han mentioned President Xi Jinping’s “four points” on what must be done to provide “fundamental guidance” for China’s continued constructive role in seeking a political settlement of the crisis.
He also urged the United States to “immediately stop using the threat of force against Cuba” and called for the “immediate and complete” lifting of the blockade and sanctions against the country.
Turning to global development, Han said development must remain at the centre of the international agenda and called for a global partnership “based on unity and equality” that is “balanced and inclusive.”
He said priority should be given to poverty reduction, food security and energy transition, with greater resources and support directed towards countries of the Global South.
“Developed countries should honour their commitment to development financing and climate financing,” he said, calling for international consensus on the post-2030 global development agenda.
Han said the world was undergoing a new scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation and called for a “people-centred approach” to ensure AI is developed “for the positive and for good.”
He also called for narrowing the digital divide and promoting development that benefits people universally.
Han warned against protectionism, saying, “Protectionism produces no winners,” while arguing that building barriers, decoupling and cutting supply chains disrupt global industrial and supply chains and harm all parties.
He called for safeguarding the “WTO-centred rules-based multilateral trading system” and building an open world economy.
Han said countries should promote exchanges among civilisations and rebuild unity and mutual trust through communication and dialogue, rejecting ideological prejudice and respecting the development paths and social systems chosen independently by peoples of different countries.
He also called for a stronger commitment to multilateralism, saying, “All countries, big or small, are equal members of the international community.”
“World affairs should be handled by all through consultation,” he said, adding that fairness, justice and the rule of law in international affairs should be jointly upheld.
China, he said, supports reforming and strengthening the UN and improving the performance of its bodies rather than merely cutting their budgets and mandates. He also called for greater representation and voice for the Global South in global governance.
Han paid tribute to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is nearing the end of his term, and said China supports the election of a new Secretary-General who “honours the UN Charter, has exceptional capability, upholds integrity and fairness, and demonstrates courage and dedication.”
Recalling the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 on October 25, 1971, Han said the resolution restored all the rights of the People’s Republic of China in the UN and recognised its government representatives as the legitimate representatives of China.
He said China had over the past 55 years been “a stabilising force in times of volatility” and remained committed to peaceful development and multilateralism.
Han highlighted China’s contribution to UN peacekeeping, saying it was the largest contributor of peacekeepers among the permanent members of the Security Council. He also pointed to China’s role in efforts to prevent nuclear war.
On development, he said China had contributed around 30 per cent to global growth over many years and had pursued Belt and Road cooperation with more than three-fourths of the world’s countries.
He said China had mobilised more than US$23 billion and undertaken over 2,000 projects under the Global Development Initiative, while granting zero-tariff treatment to all African countries and least developed countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.
Han said China would continue to speak for the Global South and work towards a “more just and equitable global governance system.”
He also announced that China would host the Global Governance Forum in Xiong’an New Area in October, inviting countries to participate in discussions on the future of global governance.
“No matter how the international dynamics evolve, China remains unchanged in its pursuit of peace and development, in its dedication to safeguarding fairness and justice, and in its commitment to multilateralism,” Han said.
“China will join hands with all other countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity, and make the world a better place for all of us.” UNI AAB SAS
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