Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang reaffirmed China's unwavering support for the United Nations' central role in global governance during a high-level meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the Belem Climate Summit. As President Xi Jinping's special representative, Ding emphasized China's commitment to multilateralism and green development amid growing climate challenges.
"No matter how the international landscape evolves, China will adhere to true multilateralism," stated Ding, who also serves on the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The remarks came as the UN marks its 80th anniversary, with China highlighting strengthened collaboration through climate action and sustainable development initiatives.
Ding outlined China's dual approach to climate governance: advancing high-quality, low-carbon domestic growth while supplying green technologies to support global transitions. He positioned COP30—the 30th UN Climate Change Conference—as a critical milestone for implementing practical climate solutions, pledging Beijing's active participation in shaping outcomes.
UN Secretary-General Guterres acknowledged China's leadership, stating the country has "honored its commitments and taken actions beyond pledges" in climate mitigation. He specifically endorsed President Xi's Global Governance Initiative as instrumental in reforming international systems.
The meeting signals China's growing diplomatic focus on aligning its ecological civilization vision with UN sustainability frameworks, offering new opportunities for cross-border climate investments and technology transfers.
