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Xi Urges Guterres to Revitalize UN Amid Global Uncertainties
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Xi Urges Guterres to Revitalize UN Amid Global Uncertainties

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Shanghai, advocating for a revitalized UN role.
  • Xi called for genuine multilateralism amid global "changes and uncertainties" and stressed respect for state sovereignty.
  • Guterres affirmed China's consistent support for the UN and multilateralism, while China launched an international AI cooperation organization.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to revitalize the UN's role, emphasizing the need for "genuine multilateralism" in a world facing "growing changes and uncertainties." During their meeting in Shanghai, Xi highlighted China's commitment to the UN framework, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and legitimate rights.

genuine multilateralism

— Xi JinpingXi Jinping's call for a revitalized UN role during his meeting with António Guterres.

Xi also called for innovations within the UN to adapt to contemporary challenges and improve efficiency, asserting that major powers must assume greater responsibilities. He stated that China has actively promoted a suitable model for coexistence in the new era, contributing "greater stability and certainty to the world" through concrete actions.

the world must not return to the era of the law of the jungle.

— Xi JinpingXi Jinping's statement on international order during his meeting with António Guterres.

Guterres, in turn, acknowledged Beijing's sustained support for multilateralism and the UN's mission. He indicated that the UN would continue to strengthen cooperation with China, opposing protectionism and intimidation, while promoting multipolarization and safeguarding international interests. The meeting occurred as China launched an international AI cooperation organization, signaling its intent to play a leading role in global AI governance.

China has driven with 'concrete actions' a proper way of coexistence in the new era, bringing 'greater stability and certainty to the world.'

— Xi JinpingXi Jinping highlighted China's contributions to global stability during his meeting with António Guterres.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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