Hey everyone! In a spirited debate at the UN General Assembly, Chinese envoy Fu Cong called for an end to unilateral coercive measures that disrupt global fairness and multilateral dialogue. He explained that measures like financial embargoes and trade restrictions go against international law and override the domestic laws of individual countries. 🌍
Fu stressed that when one country insists on its own rules, it not only hampers cooperation but also damages global trade, technological progress, and the stability of supply chains — issues that touch all of us in today’s interconnected world. From local tech startups to large-scale enterprises across South and Southeast Asia, fair play and reliable global partnerships are more important than ever. 💡
He also highlighted that some measures, though claimed to protect human rights, end up infringing on the very rights they intend to safeguard. Such actions, Fu explained, block efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and worsen crises like food and energy shortages.
In a significant follow-up, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution marking December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures. This move underscores a collective call for dialogue, respect, and a fair multilateral approach in global governance.
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Chinese envoy calls for efforts to end unilateral coercive measures
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