Xi Stresses the UN’s Authority and Its Role in Global Affairs

According to Saednews, On multiple occasions in recent years, Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated China’s support for the international system with the United Nations at its core, calling for the preservation of the UN’s authority, the practice of genuine multilateralism, and adherence to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

The following are key highlights of his remarks.

September 13, 2026

At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Xi stated that all countries, regardless of their size, strength, or wealth, are equal members of the international community.

“Countries of the Global South should uphold the banner of multilateralism, safeguard the authority and role of the United Nations, support multilateral institutions in advancing reforms and improving efficiency, and ensure the equal participation of all countries in international affairs,” he said.

July 17, 2026

At the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, Xi described artificial intelligence as an invaluable asset embodying the collective wisdom of humanity.

“We should practice genuine multilateralism and recognize the important role of the United Nations,” he said. “We should strengthen coordination and alignment in AI development strategies, governance rules, and technical standards, with a view to establishing a consensus-based global governance framework at an early date, enabling this frontier technology to better serve humanity.”

September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Meeting in Tianjin, a port city in northern China, Xi stated that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, along with other universally recognized fundamental norms of international relations, must be observed comprehensively, fully, and in their entirety.

“We should firmly safeguard the status and authority of the United Nations and ensure that it continues to play an irreplaceable and pivotal role in global governance,” he said.

August 30, 2025

During a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 2025 SCO Summit, Xi stated that China would always remain a reliable partner of the United Nations.

Xi told Guterres that China was willing to deepen cooperation with the United Nations, support its central role in international affairs, and jointly assume the responsibility of safeguarding world peace and promoting development and prosperity.

June 28, 2024

At a conference in Beijing marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Xi stated that, in the face of new developments and challenges, “the authority and central role of the United Nations can only be strengthened, not weakened.”

“The purposes and principles of the UN Charter are never outdated; on the contrary, they are becoming increasingly important,” he said. “China advocates a vision of global governance based on extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and firmly believes in genuine multilateralism.”