China will uphold world peace, international rules: President Xi

Beijing - He said his country has always upheld the authority and sanctity of the UN and practised multilateralism

President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international rules.

In a speech marking the 50th anniversary of China’s return to the United Nations, Xi said it would always be the “builder of world peace” and a “protector of international order”, state news agency Xinhua reported.

“China resolutely opposes all forms of hegemony and power politics, unilateralism and protectionism,” Xi said, calling for greater global cooperation on issues such as regional conflicts, terrorism, climate change, cybersecurity and biosecurity.

President Xi hailed the restoration of the rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations as a victory not only of the Chinese people but people around the world.

He said the UN decision on October 25, 1971, opened a new era of interaction between the Asian country and the world body. “Over the past 50 years, China has offered full support for the UN cause by upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, played a constructive and increasingly important role in international affairs, and made great contributions to world peace and development,” Xi said.

The President said Chinese people have always safeguarded international fairness and justice, and made major contributions to world peace and development.

He said his country has always upheld the authority and sanctity of the UN and practised multilateralism. “China has blazed a path of human rights development that is consistent with the trend of the times and carries distinct Chinese features, thus making major contribution to human rights progress in China and the international human rights cause.”

Talking about environmental challenges, the President said: “We need to encourage green recovery, green production and green consumption and promote a civilised and healthy lifestyle.”