Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Khalilur Rahman on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session in New York, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Friday that China has consistently and firmly supported the United Nations (UN).
At a meeting with UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Khalilur Rahman in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session, Han congratulated Rahman on assuming the presidency.
In September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative, sending a clear signal of China's firm commitment to safeguarding the authority and central role of the UN, Han said, adding that the initiative has been welcomed and supported by nearly 160 countries and international organizations.
The UNGA is the most representative deliberative and policymaking organ of the UN, as well as a key platform for upholding multilateralism and promoting global governance, Han said, adding that China will continue to support the work of the UNGA and its president.
Noting this year marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China at the UN, Han said that China-UN cooperation will embrace broader prospects from this new starting point.
China advocates for advancing UN reform and increasing its efficiency to better adapt to the changing times, Han said. China also supports making sustainable development a priority of the 81st UNGA session and delivering more inclusive development outcomes in response to the aspirations of people around the world, he said.
The one-China principle is the political foundation of China-UN cooperation, Han said, expressing his belief that the UNGA president and the assembly will continue to uphold the principle.
Rahman said that China is an important partner of the UN, thanking China for its support for the work of the UNGA.
At a time when unilateralism is prevalent, China has remained committed to multilateralism and put forward positive proposals for addressing challenges facing world peace, security and development, he said.
The four global initiatives proposed by Xi are closely aligned with the six priorities of the 81st UNGA session, Rahman said.
The UNGA president said he looks forward to maintaining close communication and coordination with China, deepening cooperation, and jointly promoting the cause of world peace and development.
He stressed that the UNGA will firmly adhere to the one-China principle. ■
