Chinese envoy criticizes NATO as 'troublemaker' at UN Security Council

China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, delivered a sharp critique of NATO during an open debate at the UN Security Council on international order and multilateral cooperation.

Fu accused NATO and certain countries of exacerbating global political polarization and economic deglobalization trends, labeling them as troublemakers. He emphasized the urgent need to promote a fairer and more equitable international order and empower developing countries. 

Fu said that to build a more just and equitable international order, efforts must be made in six areas: upholding sovereign equality, adhering to mutual respect, creating common security, promoting shared development, maintaining fairness and justice, and demonstrating openness and inclusiveness. 

He expressed concern over the current state of international order discussions, noting obvious truths are distorted and questionable narratives are on the rise. Fu highlighted that some countries' purported "rule-based international order" initiatives actually seek to establish parallel systems outside existing international legal frameworks, legitimizing double standards and exceptionalism.

"There is only one order in the world, which is the international order based on international law. There is only one set of rules, which are the basic principles and purposes of the UN Charter in international relations. Matters of principle tolerate no vagueness; they must be clear and distinct," Fu emphasized.

Against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis and the prolonged Gaza conflict, Fu underscored global concerns over collective security. He criticized NATO for its Cold War-era military alliance and accused it of seeking to expand its influence, creating false narratives, exacerbating camp confrontation, and even shifting blame to external countries regarding the Ukraine crisis. Fu stressed that NATO's actions contradicted international efforts for peace and dialogue.

"Historical evidence shows that wherever NATO's hands reach, turmoil and chaos follow. China advises NATO and certain countries to introspect and cease being troublemakers, avoiding actions that harm others for selfish gains and disrupt common security," the Chinese envoy urged.

Fu also emphasized that countries should align with the global trend of the Global South rise, taking substantial steps in areas such as international financial architecture reform and artificial intelligence governance. Fu warned against certain countries' overgeneralization of national security concepts, erecting "small courtyards with high walls," imposing unilateral sanctions, and disrupting global supply chains, which he said could lead to mutual losses.

The Chinese envoy called for resolute opposition to such misguided practices, advocating for cooperative solutions that benefit all parties involved.