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| Xi's Focus: Xi Jinping on Multilateralism | |
| Xi stresses that in the post-COVID-19 era, the UN must stand firm for justice, uphold the rule of law, promote cooperation and focus on real action | |
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Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations via video on September 21 (XINHUA) Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 21 addressed a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) via video. He stressed that in the post-COVID-19 era, the UN must stand firm for justice, uphold the rule of law, promote cooperation and focus on real action. He affirmed that China will continue to be a true follower of multilateralism. It will stay actively engaged in reforming and developing the global governance system, and work to promote a community with a shared future for humanity. Edited excerpts of Xi’s speeches on multilateralism follow: To put into practice the principle of multilateralism, we must act, not just talk. There must be a cure, not just a therapy. Excerpts from Xi’s speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on September 21, 2020 No country has the right to dominate global affairs, control the destiny of others, or keep advantages in development all to itself. Even less should one be allowed to do whatever it likes and be the hegemon, bully or boss of the world. Excerpts from Xi’s speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on September 21, 2020 Unilateralism is a dead end. All need to follow the approach of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits. All need to come together to uphold universal security, share the fruits of development, and jointly decide on the future of the world. Excerpts from Xi’s speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on September 21, 2020 Relations among countries and coordination of their interests must only be based on rules and institutions; they must not be lorded over by those who wave a strong fist at others. Excerpts from Xi’s speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on September 21, 2020 Cold War mentality, ideological lines or zero-sum game are no solution to a country’s own problem, still less an answer to mankind’s common challenges. Excerpts from Xi’s speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN on September 21, 2020 China will continue to actively engage in the reform and development of the global governance system, and will promote efforts to develop a more just and equitable international political and economic order. Excerpts from Xi’s keynote speech at the Communist Party of China in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-level Meeting on December 1, 2017 VOICE
Professor at China Foreign Affairs University As the biggest multilateral platform, the role of the UN must be strengthened, and its authority must be maintained. For this reason, China fully supports the work of the UN and fulfills its responsibilities as a major country. It is not only a beneficiary of UN activities but also a contributor.
Sources: Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (III), Xinhua News Agency, and Beijing Review |
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Niu Zhongjun
