The Foreign Ministry said China will responsibly participate in the UN Secretary-General election
UN Secretary-General election: China will responsibly take part in the voting process, with attention to reform and rules It supports candidates who uphold the Charter and are fair and upright, and will continue to follow subsequent statements and results
On September 28, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China will, together with all relevant parties, participate in the UN SecretaryGeneral election process with a responsible attitude.
Guo Jiakun said that the election of the UN SecretaryGeneral concerns both the reform and development of the United Nations and the vital interests of member states. China supports electing a new SecretaryGeneral who abides by the Charter, possesses outstanding ability, is fair and upright, and is responsible in carrying out his or her duties, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter.
At that day's press conference, a reporter mentioned that several Permanent Missions to the United Nations had disclosed to the outside world the candidate China may support in the vote, and asked about it. Guo Jiakun did not confirm the relevant claims, emphasizing only that China will participate in the election process with a responsible attitude.