The Role of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations

Dimitrijević, Duško (2024) The Role of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations. In: The 4rd “Dialogues on China” International Academic Conference: Harvesting the winds of change: China and the global actors. Institute of International Politics and Economics, Belgrade, pp. 17-44. ISBN 978-86-7067-339-7

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Abstract

As a member state of the United Nations (UN), the People’s Republic of China (China) plays a very constructive role because it actively participates in its work in almost all aspects and areas of its activity, providing full support to the system of this universal organisation. Since China legitimately took a seat in the UN based on General Assembly Resolution 2758 of October 25, 1971, it has actively participated in the promotion of the goals and principles of the Charter and supported the role and authority of the UN, which, in its opinion, should be enhanced by the consistent application of international law and the reorganisation and reform of its main bodies. Through the vision of the development of the global governance system, which should be achieved by working together to realise the idea of “a community of shared future for mankind”, China strives as a responsible power to contribute to solving the most important international problems, among which is the preservation of international peace and security in the first place. Its influence is increasing in the UN system, especially among the countries of the Global South, which has been criticised by Western countries led by the United States of America. Since the growth of Chinese influence in the UN is only a reflection of its power on the geopolitical and geo-economic plane (as indicated by numerous Chinese arrangements with intergovernmental forums and regional organisations such as the BRICS, SOC, and others, as well as the goals of Chinese strategic initiatives such as the BRI, GDI, GSI, and GCI), it would be most advisable for both sides to join forces and share responsibilities for improving the global governance system so that the UN becomes a “force multiplier” for international peace and development. In this way, through an equal game, China and Western countries could achieve a constructive reform of the UN, which would be a significant step towards the realisation of global development goals that transcend their national interests.

Item Type: Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords: China, Latin America, Belt and Road Initiative, trade, investments
Depositing User: Ana Vukićević
Date Deposited: 27 Nov 2024 10:16
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2024 10:16
URI: http://repozitorijum.diplomacy.bg.ac.rs/id/eprint/1405

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