UN Envoy Fu Cong: Sanctions Undermine Global Stability
China's top UN representative Fu Cong delivered a fiery speech Wednesday, demanding an end to unilateral sanctions that 'deepen hardships and risk new conflicts.' Speaking at a Security Council debate, Fu argued these measures violate international law and hinder effective peacebuilding. 💥
Why Sanctions Hurt More Than Help
Fu highlighted how sanctions create economic 'deserts' in targeted nations, comparing them to 'throwing gasoline on smoldering tensions.' He pushed for UN peacekeeping missions to prioritize sustainable development alongside security—because 'you can't build stability on empty stomachs.' 🍚📉
Grassroots Solutions for Global Peace
The envoy spotlighted China's Juncao Technology as a model solution. This mushroom-growing initiative has helped farmers in 107 countries boost incomes while tackling food security. 'Real peace starts with decent jobs and full bellies,' Fu noted, shouting out 82-year-old inventor Professor Lin Zhanxi still working in the field. 👨🌾✨
The Development vs Conflict Equation
Fu's key message? Poverty = conflict. His roadmap includes:
Reforming global financial systems to support developing nations
Boosting climate change funding
Empowering regional organizations like ASEAN and AU
He closed with a call for 'cooperation over coercion,' emphasizing China's commitment to South-South collaboration. 🤝🌱
