Published on: 2026-09-26
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September 26, 2026 UN
“The world needs peace, not war,” said Han Zheng, Vice Chairman of the PRC, speaking at the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Against the backdrop of prolonged geopolitical conflicts, growing development gaps, and numerous global challenges, he called for protecting the international system centered on the UN, respecting international law, and resolving disagreements through dialogue and consultations.
Han Zheng outlined four main directions for joint work: ensuring peace and security, promoting global development, strengthening dialogue between civilizations, and supporting multilateralism. According to him, it is necessary to abandon the “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontation, and major powers bear a special responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. He also opposed unilateral military actions that violate the UN Charter and are carried out without the Security Council’s sanction.
Speaking about international conflicts, the Vice Chairman of the PRC stated the need to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including the Gulf states. He called for promoting the restoration of Gaza and the management of the West Bank according to the principle “Palestinians govern Palestine” and for returning the resolution of the Palestinian issue to the path of a solution based on the coexistence of two states as soon as possible.
Touching upon Ukraine, Han Zheng recalled the four principles proposed by the President of the PRC Xi Jinping, and stated that China intends to continue to “play a constructive role in its own way” in achieving a political settlement of the crisis. In addition, China called for an immediate cessation of threats to use force against Cuba and to “immediately and fully” lift the blockade and sanctions against the country.
Han Zheng paid special attention to the development of the global economy. He called for placing development at the center of the international agenda, prioritizing the fight against poverty, food security, and the energy transition, as well as expanding support to Global South countries. According to him, China has contributed about 30 percent of global economic growth for many years. More than three-quarters of the world’s countries participate with China in cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and under the Global Development Initiative, over 23 billion dollars have been mobilized and more than two thousand projects have been implemented. “Protectionism brings no winners,” Han Zheng stated, calling for maintaining the openness of the global economy and preventing disruptions in global supply chains.
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of artificial intelligence, Han Zheng called for ensuring that new technologies serve people and bring benefits, reduce the digital divide, and strive for technological development to benefit all. He also emphasized the need for dialogue between different cultures and civilizations, calling for the abandonment of ideological prejudices and respect for the development paths and social systems chosen independently by countries.
Concluding his speech, the Vice Chairman of the PRC reaffirmed China’s commitment to multilateralism and support for the UN. According to him, all countries – large and small – are equal members of the international community, and global affairs should be resolved collectively, based on consultation and the rule of law.
China supports the reform of the UN and the enhancement of the efficiency of its bodies, said Han Zheng, emphasizing that the issue should not simply be about reducing budgets and mandates, but about strengthening the Organization’s ability to respond to global challenges, including climate change and public health threats, and expanding the representation and voice of the Global
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