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Beijing Central Axis named as a World Heritage Site

Left Review Online August 2, 2024

Beijing Central Axis named as a World Heritage Site

"Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" was listed as a World Heritage Site at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India on Saturday, becoming China's 59th entry on that list. The Beijing Central...more

China now country with most Natural World Heritage sites

By Li Yuche and Ji Yuqiao August 2, 2024

China now country with most Natural World Heritage sites

After around seven years of preparation, China's Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes has finally been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Another addition to the list is the Mi-gratory Bird Sanctuaries along the coast of the Yellow Sea - Bohai Gulf (Phase II), which...more

We are not seeking handouts or asking favors: President Diaz-Canel

Left Review Online September 21, 2023

We are not seeking handouts or asking favors: President Diaz-Canel

Speech by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, in the general debate at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. New York, Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Mr President, Mr Secretary-General, Your excellencies, I bring to this Assembly the voice of the South, that...more

What it is urgently required is political will to really leave no one behind: President Miguel Diaz Canel

Left Review Online September 19, 2023

What it is urgently required is political will to really leave no one behind: President Miguel Diaz Canel

Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. This mid-term review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is taking place at a time of extremely critical juncture, in which developing countries face multiple challenges and an unjust economic...more

China handles complex Ukraine crisis with caution, principle

Yang Sheng, Chen Qingqing and Fan Anqi February 24, 2022

China handles complex Ukraine crisis with caution, principle

The Ukraine crisis sees new change as Russia has decided to recognize two regions in eastern Ukraine as "independent and sovereign states," and the UN Security Council has met on the issue, with China calling on all parties to continue dialogue and consultations and seek reasonable solutions. The...more

Statement by Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez at the thirty first Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Left Review Online December 7, 2020

Statement by Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez at the thirty first Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly

December 3, 2020. Mr. Secretary General; Mr. President; Distinguished Heads of State and Government; Heads of delegations; I would like to thank the Republic of Azerbaijan, the current president of the Non-Aligned Movement, for the initiative to convene this Special Session of the General Assembly. An articulated response...more

UN rights expert pledges to amplify rural voices in upcoming UN Food Systems Summit

Left Review Online October 17, 2020

UN rights expert pledges to amplify rural voices in upcoming UN Food Systems Summit

OCTOBER 14, 2020. Rural groups and food sovereignty advocates from around the world organized an independent digital dialogue to engage with UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri and his predecessor Hilal Elver on the demands and recommendations they want to raise in the 2021...more

Russia won’t fall prey to US-led China cage trap

Cui Heng September 28, 2020

Russia won’t fall prey to US-led China cage trap

On September 19, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said in an interview with the Japanese publication Nikkei Asia Review that Russia will not join a US coalition against China or others. This is not the first time that Moscow has rejected an anti-China coalition. As early...more

UN reform should reflect fairness, responsibility – Zhang Dan

Li Qingqing and Yu Jincui September 26, 2020

UN reform should reflect fairness, responsibility – Zhang Dan

Editor's Note: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. In the face of rising unilateralism, particularly from the US, and amid increasingly complex and severe global challenges, how might humanity protect the authority of the organization? And what role can China play...more

Compelling cases for upholding multilateralism

Yi Fan September 26, 2020

Compelling cases for upholding multilateralism

On September 15, the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly kicked off. It was an important occasion to review the journey this international organization has traveled over the past three quarters of a century. In retrospect, the UN's creation in 1945 after two devastating world wars...more

China Rejects and Opposes Groundless Accusations by the United States

Zhang Jun September 26, 2020

China Rejects and Opposes Groundless Accusations by the United States

China firmly rejects and opposes the groundless accusations made by the United States against China during the General Debate on 22 September. China will exercise the right of reply in accordance with the rules of the UN General Assembly to state its solemn position. The US noise is...more

At UN, US talks trash, China fortifies truth

Left Review Online September 24, 2020

At UN, US talks trash, China fortifies truth

Editor's Note: Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a virtual address at the General Debate session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Trump groundlessly slandered China from the beginning and nearly half of his speech was directed at China. Xi, by...more

Trump addresses US voters in UN speech

Left Review Online September 24, 2020

Trump addresses US voters in UN speech

The general debate of the 75th UN General Assembly opened Tuesday, with leaders of many countries giving video speeches. Among them, the address by US President Donald Trump is probably the one with the most personal characteristics. He used the discriminatory phrase "China virus" in his speech, and...more

It is urgent to reform the UN : Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Left Review Online September 23, 2020

It is urgent to reform the UN : Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, A global pandemic has changed everyday life drastically. From one day to the next, millions of people get infected and thousands die even when their life expectancy was longer thanks to development. Hospital systems with high-level services have collapsed and the health structures...more

UN Security Council rejects US proposal to extend arms embargo on Iran

Left Review Online August 15, 2020

UN Security Council rejects US proposal to extend arms embargo on Iran

Kathmandu. With an electoral shock to the US President Donald Trump, the United Nations Security Council late Friday rejected a resolution from the US to extend an arms embargo on Iran set to expire in October. The US that claims of creating and leading a new world order...more