On September 28, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiaqun presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked whether the permanent missions of several countries to the United Nations had informed media that China is considering voting in favor of Costa Rican former Vice-President and current Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Glásin Pons, or Guyana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Rodrigues-Berkite. Can the spokesman confirm which candidate China will be considering voting in favor of?
Guo Jiaqun stated that the election of the United Nations Secretary-General is related to the reform and development of the United Nations and the interests of its member states. China supports the selection of a new Secretary-General who adheres to the Charter, is capable, fair, honest, and responsible in performing his or her duties, in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter.
"China side will participate in the secretary-general election process with a sense of responsibility and accountability." said Guo Jia Kun.
On June 16, 2026, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Joseph Greenspan, the new candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and former Vice-President of Costa Rica.
Greenspan outlined his campaign pledges, stating that the status of the United Nations cannot be replaced, but reforms need to be carried out in line with the times. He emphasized focusing more on peace, development, and the future, and playing the role that the United Nations should have as a central international institution. He is committed to the One China principle and appreciates that China always supports multilateralism and the United Nations Charter. He is willing to work with China and the international community to strengthen the authority of the United Nations and create a common future for humanity.
On July 20, 2026, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rodrigues-Bouquet, the next candidate for the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, in Beijing.
Rodriguez-Bakit introduced his campaign proposals and vision for the future of the United Nations. He stated that the world is undergoing significant changes, with challenges such as conflicts spreading, climate crises, and development lagging behind. No matter how circumstances change, multilateralism is not an option but a necessity for the international community. China is a strong supporter of the United Nations and a leader in development issues. I support General Assembly Resolution 2758, adhere to the principle of one China, highly appreciate the four major global initiatives proposed by China, and advocate for the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. Crises often contain opportunities. I will continue to promote reforms within the United Nations to make it more flexible and efficient, uphold fairness and justice, place sustainable development at the center of the international agenda, and bring tangible benefits to people around the world.
