Major countries should play a leading role in respecting the authority of international law and fulfilling their obligations, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beijing, January 14 (Xinhua) — Major countries should play a leading role in respecting the authority of international law and fulfilling their obligations under international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular ministry briefing on Wednesday.

The Chinese diplomat stressed that international law, based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, is the cornerstone of the existing international order and an important basis for settling international disputes.

As the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out, the protection of international law is key to upholding international fairness and justice, as well as preventing the world from returning to the “law of the jungle.” –0–

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