🎉 Today marks 80 years since the United Nations was born out of the ashes of World War II. To celebrate, CMG reporter Wang Guan sat down with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin for an exclusive chat about the UN’s journey, China’s role, and what’s on the horizon.
From Rulebook to Reality 🌐
“The UN Charter is like our global peace rulebook,” says Guterres. Adopted on October 24, 1945, it laid out how countries could work together to avoid another world war. Eight decades later, that mission is more vital than ever.
China’s WWII Legacy 🇨🇳
Guterres highlights the Chinese mainland’s pivotal role in defeating the Axis powers. “We owe a debt to those who sacrificed so much,” he notes, underlining how remembering history helps shape a more cooperative future.
Xi’s Global Governance Initiative 🤝
President Xi Jinping recently rolled out a new Global Governance Initiative. In simple terms, it’s a fresh blueprint for tackling big challenges—think climate action, digital ethics, and fair trade—by getting all of us on the same page.
Impressions of President Xi 💬
“I was struck by his vision and focus on collaborative solutions,” Guterres says. Their conversation ranged from tech regulation to sustainable development, proving that high-level diplomacy can feel surprisingly down-to-earth.
Looking Ahead Together 💡
China’s contributions to UN peacekeeping, climate finance, and global health continue to grow. With 80 years behind us and so many challenges ahead, Guterres says the world needs “solidarity and fresh ideas more than ever.”
For tech lovers, change-makers, and anyone who scrolls for the latest updates, this chat offers real-time insights on how two power players—the UN and China—are shaping our shared future. 🌍
Reference(s):
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