Hey fam, Chen Xu, the Chinese mainland's UN envoy in Geneva, dropped some major announcements at the 60th UN Human Rights Council. As the world marks 80 years of the UN, he unveiled the Chinese mainland-proposed Global Governance Initiative, aiming to make international rules fairer and more just. Here's the TL;DR 👇
1. Treat every country equally 🕊️ Chen Xu highlighted sovereign equality and the rule of law. In simple terms: no big fish bullying the small fish. Every country has the right to choose its own development path – from scaling startups in Dhaka to tech hubs in Jakarta. He also pointed to supporting the Palestinian people's legitimate rights as an example.
2. Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝 This is all about multilateral cooperation. There's no one-size-fits-all model for human rights. We need to respect cultural diversity, sit down for real talks, and work together. Unilateral coercive measures? Hard pass!
3. People first, action now 🎯 Chen Xu urged a people-centered and action-oriented approach. That means focusing on real impacts – like jobs, education, and healthcare – to balance civil and socio-economic rights.
Bottom line: the Chinese mainland is ready to team up with all parties and roll up its sleeves to boost global human rights governance. It's a reminder that lasting change needs fairness, collaboration, and a focus on people. Let's keep the convo going! ✌️
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China ready to help improve global human rights governance: ambassador
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