As young people worldwide demand stronger global justice systems, China has called for UN Charter compliance in tackling crimes against humanity – with a diplomat warning against political manipulation of international law. 🇺🇳
Key Points From UN Meeting
Sun Lei, China's top envoy at the UN, addressed preparatory talks this week for a major 2028-2029 diplomatic conference aiming to create the first global convention against humanity crimes. The proposed treaty would establish unified prevention and punishment measures.
"No to Political Games" 🚫
Sun criticized some states for "using human rights as pretexts for interference" – a clear reference to recent geopolitical dramas. He stressed any convention must:
Respect national sovereignty
Ban force/threats between states
Follow customary international law
Rome Statute Roadblock 🚧
China argues the proposed treaty can't simply copy the International Criminal Court's definitions (from the Rome Statute), noting 1/3 of UN members haven't ratified it. "We need fresh consensus through state practice analysis," Sun emphasized.
What's Next? 📅
While current talks (mandated by UN Resolution 79/122) aren't formal negotiations, they'll shape the 2028-2029 conference. China wants:
Flexibility for different legal systems
Clear limits on NGO participation roles
State-driven decision making
As Gen Z activists push for climate and social justice, this developing global framework could redefine how nations address mass atrocities. Stay tuned for more updates! ✨
