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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — A Chinese envoy on Monday called on UN member states to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and uphold the authority of international law.
China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, stated at the Security Council's open debate that unilateralism, power politics, and bullying undermine the international system based on the UN and international law.
“More than ever, we need to strengthen unity and cooperation, revive international law, and strive to realize the vision of peace, security, prosperity and progress,” he said.
According to him, all states must treat each other as equals, respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, strive for the peaceful settlement of disputes, oppose the use or threat of force in international relations, and observe the golden rule of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
"We have never believed that any country has the right to act as an international police force, nor do we accept that any country can call itself an international judge," Fu Tsung said. "The world cannot return to the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak."
Major powers must play a leading role in this regard. They must refrain from double standards or selective application, and must not impose their will on others, he added.
Fu Cong noted that multipolarity and democratization of international relations are irreversible trends, calling for genuine multilateralism and expanded representation and influence of developing countries in global governance.
The more complex the international situation, the more important it is to maintain the authority and standing of the UN. The UN's role must be strengthened, not weakened, the Chinese envoy stated.
States should not be selective in their obligations to the UN, nor should they circumvent this global organization by creating alternative mechanisms. The Security Council bears primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Therefore, its status and role are indispensable, he added.
Fu Cong said China firmly upholds international law and will continue to cooperate with other countries to promote world peace and development.
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