In a heartfelt address at the UN General Assembly, China’s permanent representative, Fu Cong, voiced strong disappointment 😞 over the United States using its veto power to block a Gaza ceasefire resolution. For many young global citizens, the Gaza conflict isn’t just headlines—it’s the stories and images we scroll through on TikTok and Instagram, and it hits close to home.
Here’s the deal: on September 18, the US cast a single vote that stopped a UN Security Council draft resolution on Gaza in its tracks. Think of a veto as the ultimate pause button—one vote can halt the entire discussion ✋.
Fu Cong pointed out that this repeated use of veto power left the UN response "inadequate" as civilian casualties mounted and a humanitarian crisis deepened. He stressed that calls for a ceasefire have been blocked, shielding Israel’s military operations and prolonging suffering in Gaza.
China urged Israel to immediately stop all military activities in Gaza and to lift the blockade hampering aid convoys 🚚❤️. Fu condemned the weaponization and militarization of aid distribution and insisted that as the occupying power, Israel must fully restore humanitarian access and support UN relief efforts.
Looking ahead, China reaffirmed its backing of the two-state solution as the only viable path to peace. Both Gaza and the West Bank, Fu said, are integral parts of Palestinian territory, and Palestinians must have the right to govern their own land post-conflict.
As young South and Southeast Asian readers, we know how powerful our collective voice can be. Whether it’s trending hashtags or grassroots campaigns, global issues need our engagement. Stay tuned, stay informed, and let’s keep pushing for lasting peace and justice 🤝.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
