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Jeffrey Sachs Advocates Multipolarity and UN Role for China

3/21/2026

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Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia University professor, urged multipolarity for China at a Beijing seminar.
He urged India not to align with the United States against China and to back India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Sachs stressed resolving historical disputes, notably British colonial-era border agreements, to foster stability.
He criticized U.S. policies and called for a UN operation in Beijing to expand China's role.

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Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia University professor, urged multipolarity for China at a Beijing seminar.
He urged India not to align with the United States against China and to back India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Sachs stressed resolving historical disputes, notably British colonial-era border agreements, to foster stability.
He criticized U.S. policies and called for a UN operation in Beijing to expand China's role.