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China's Wang Yi Advocates Equality at UN Human Rights Council

2/25/2026

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Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, addressed the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, stressing sovereign equality and rejecting double standards.
He argues that no country should act as a self-appointed "teacher of human rights" or use rights to justify hegemony.
He urges adherence to international law and non-interference.
He calls for a more inclusive global governance system with equal participation for all countries, especially those in the Global South.

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Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, addressed the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, stressing sovereign equality and rejecting double standards.
He argues that no country should act as a self-appointed "teacher of human rights" or use rights to justify hegemony.
He urges adherence to international law and non-interference.
He calls for a more inclusive global governance system with equal participation for all countries, especially those in the Global South.