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September 15, 2023 

As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, China is giving them something to think about.

It issued a proposal on reform and development of global governance. At its core is support for the UN playing a central role in international affairs.

The proposal elaborates on China’s recent initiatives on global security, global development and global civilization and aims at creating a peaceful, sustainable and diverse world.

China is sending Vice President Han Zheng to the General Assembly, which begins in earnest on Monday with a summit devoted to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The annual General Debate begins on Tuesday.

CGTN’s Nathan King takes a look at 50 years of Chinese contributions to the United Nations.
 
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James P. Moore, the president of the Washington Institute for Business, Government and Society, comments about China’s call for reform. 

Victor Gao, a frequent CGTN guest and chair professor at Soochow University, explains why the United Nations is so important to China.

Remi Piet, senior partner at Embellie Advisory, talks to CGTN about China’s agenda at the UN General Assembly.

The Group of 77, a coalition of developing countries at the United Nations, opened a summit with China in Havana, Cuba, on Friday. Cuba’s ambassador to China explains what’s at stake.

(Sources: China Report)