China committed to opening itself wider to the world -Vice President.

According to official Chinese media, Vice President Han Zheng has stated that China is dedicated to further opening itself to the world and will always be a member of the large family of developing countries.

According to a Xinhua article from late Thursday, Han reaffirmed China’s commitment to an independent foreign policy and protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity during the general debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In his speech, Han emphasized the need to peacefully resolve differences and issues via conversation and consultation and address the legitimate security concerns of all countries.

As for the war in Ukraine, Han stated, “China supports all efforts that are conducive to the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis and stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in the early attainment of peace.”

Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, recently assured his Russian colleague, Sergei Lavrov, that China will maintain an independent and impartial posture on Ukraine. At the same time, it seeks a peaceful conclusion to the situation.

China has been under international pressure to do more to persuade Russia to halt its conflict with Ukraine after Beijing declined to denounce Moscow for the invasion it launched in February 2022. Russia and Ukraine have shown only lukewarm interest in its peace plan.

On the sidelines of the UN meeting, Han also met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, calling both countries “hardcore friends” who share struggles and promising to continue to push bilateral relations to a new level.

More than 110 countries’ delegates are due to gather in China next month for the third Belt and Road meeting. Vucic will join them in discussing China’s ambitious transcontinental commerce and infrastructure program.

For Han, development “should be placed at the center of the international agenda, and development benefits should reach every country and individual in a fairer way” in his UN speech.