Zhang Jun

Opinion | 50 years and beyond: a new era of China-UN cooperation begins

In this milestone year, China – as a responsible major country – will work even more closely with the UN, support true multilateralism and seek to ensure the development of all

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Zhang Jun

Published: 8:45am, 25 Oct 2021

October 25, 1971, marked the beginning of a new chapter in China-UN cooperation. On that day, the UN General Assembly, at its 26th session, adopted Resolution 2758 to restore all the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations. It was a victory for new China’s diplomacy, a triumph for world fairness and justice, and a milestone for the UN itself.

Over the past five decades, China has taken an active part in UN affairs across the board, and rendered its consistent, enduring and reliable support to the organisation. China has spared no efforts in promoting world peace and common development, and made unique contributions to addressing global challenges.

The United Nations, on its part, has witnessed and participated in China’s development, and offered an indispensable platform for China to play its role as a responsible major country.

Fifty years on, China-UN cooperation has come to a new starting point. In his statement delivered last month at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, President Xi Jinping laid out China’s new assessments, visions and actions for global issues.

His statement will serve as a guide for China’s participation in UN affairs and its cooperation with the organisation. Moving ahead, China will continue to actively participate in UN affairs. It will work even more closely with the UN, and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.