🚨 China’s permanent rep to the UN, Fu Cong, just raised the alarm in a Security Council briefing about a fresh terrorist comeback in Syria. He pointed to foreign fighters fuelling violence along the western coast and in Suwayda.
⚠️ Why it matters: Tolerating groups like the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement could spark wider chaos across the region. The Security Council’s sanctions—think travel bans and asset freezes—are meant to keep these bad actors in check. Fu stressed any tweaks need careful study so terrorists don’t get a second wind.
🤝 On the political side, China backs Syria’s interim authorities in pushing for an inclusive dialogue under UN resolution 2254. That means all factions at the table to work toward peace. Fu also urged a prompt report on the coastal violence probe and a transparent inquiry into what happened in Suwayda.
🌍 Respect for sovereignty is non-negotiable. Fu called Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights “entirely illegitimate” and demanded unauthorized foreign troops leave the UNDOF disengagement zone between Syria and Israel.
✌️ TL;DR: China’s UN envoy wants beefed-up counterterror measures, strict adherence to UN rules, and a real political solution in Syria. For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a reminder that global peace impacts everything—from energy prices to migration flows.
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China warns against resurgence of terrorism in Syria at UN briefing
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