Han Zheng stated that China is a 'stabilizing force in times of instability' and advocated for a general concept of security based on cooperation rather than bloc confrontation.
The Chinese leader emphasized that major powers bear a special responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and must lead the adherence to established norms. He rejected 'unilateral military actions that violate the UN Charter without Security Council authorization' and called for respect for the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries.
Han Zheng spoke on behalf of China despite his country's President, Xi Jinping, being on an official visit to the United States. He also called for the protection of world trade and the stability of industrial supply chains.
Before the UN General Assembly, the Chinese official defended the idea of artificial intelligence (AI), which should be 'oriented towards good' and have a 'human-centric' approach to help bridge the digital divide and benefit all nations.
In his speech, Han Zheng mentioned the 'new scientific and technological revolution,' driven by the 'dynamic development' of this technology, which has recently drawn attention due to industry leaders' concerns about losing control.
The Chinese representative stated that 'no country can prosper without an open environment based on cooperation,' noting that the country is engaged in a fierce dispute with the United States over control of AI.