China’s UN envoy Dai Bing defended the country’s decision to veto a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire resolution in March, calling it a stand for ‘international justice’ amid global calls to end the conflict. 🌍 The move sparked debate at the UN General Assembly this week, with Dai emphasizing China’s commitment to peace and the UN Charter’s principles.
Why China Said ‘No’
Dai criticized the U.S. draft resolution as ‘evasive’ on a ceasefire and accused Washington of trying to push its ‘erroneous policies’ through the Security Council. 🔥 ‘If adopted, it would’ve meant more killings in Gaza,’ he said, adding that China’s veto forced the U.S. to reconsider blocking peace efforts.
Ceasefire Breakthrough
Days later, Resolution 2728—demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire—passed. 🕊️ Dai called this a ‘pivotal moment’ enabled by China’s stance and stressed that all Security Council resolutions are legally binding, rejecting U.S. claims to the contrary.
Global Accountability
Dai urged Israel to halt military actions and lift Gaza’s blockade while slamming recent airstrikes on Iranian diplomatic sites in Syria as ‘violating international law.’ ⚠️ He also reaffirmed China’s support for Palestine’s UN membership, urging swift Security Council action.
With over 100 countries backing ceasefire calls, Dai’s speech spotlighted growing pressure to resolve the decades-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the two-state solution. 🤝
