Preliminary
On September 24, Trump was on the podium of the UN General Assembly Shooting for 57 minutes., criticized the United Nations for its "inefficiency" like a “The Lost Club”Ironically, just as he was impassioned, the United Nations headquarters in new york was $2.8 billion in dues arrearsFacing heating and power cuts.
In this regard, Colombian President Petro couldn't bear it: "It's time for headquarters to move out of New York!"Obviously, the Unesco and UNDP’s silent settlement in Shanghai has become a special signal.
The move of the United Nations agency to China, how should the US government respond?
The $2.8 billion IOU behind the 57-minute speech
This speech is valuable. A spectacle in diplomatic historyTrump stands on the United Nations table, like an angry man. The tenantsThe number of landlords is not.
He claimed that the United Nations was a “bureaucratic flood,” saying that the diplomats here “will only meet and don’t work,” and even hinted on the United States. Fostering this “unnecessary international institution”。Representatives from various countries below the stage looked at each other, and some even couldn't help but shake their heads.
An official of the French delegation whispered: "Where is this Diplomatic rhetoric"But the most speechless thing is that at the same time Trump's generous remarks, another scene is taking place in the United Nations headquarters building. The absurd drama.。
Due to the long-term arrears of the U.S. government's dues, the heating system of the building is threatened to be cut off, and hundreds of staff members may face temporary layoffs.
UN Secretary-General Guterres has sent an emergency message to all member states. Financial assistance requestIf the funding problem is not resolved, some of the core functions may be forced to be suspended.
According to the United Nations Financial Transparency Report, the total arrears of the regular budget and peacekeeping budget of the United States have already More than $2.8 billion, accounting for 76% of all arrears. What does this number mean? The regular budget of the United Nations for one year is only 30 billion dollarsleft and right.
In other words, the United States owes almost one year's "salary" of the United Nations. Colombian President Petro couldn't stand it anymore. He fired directly on social platforms: "The United States uses international law as a decoration, and its headquarters should be moved out of New York!"
These words were said rudely, but not abruptly. Because just a few days ago, Petro was arrested for participating in a Palestinian peace rally Visa was suddenly revoked by the USEven the United Nations General Assembly is unable to participate.
In accordance with Articles 11 to 13 of the United Nations Headquarters Agreement, the United States, as the host country, must allow representatives of all member states to enter New York to perform their duties. This is Black paper obligations.。 But the Trump administration obviously has its own "small abacus".
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the Iranian delegation and Venezuelan diplomats have all encountered similar problems over the years “Visa is difficult.。 The logic of America is simple: if you don't obey, don't even want to enter my house.
What signal do the two major institutions "Nanfei" Shanghai send?
In the face of the United States Politics of God., the United Nations began voting with its feet. Just as the international community was increasingly disappointed with the new york headquarters, a heavy news came quietly.
the UNESCO International Institute of STEM EducationIt was officially announced to settle in Shanghai, and then the Global Center for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Development Program also chose the same destination. This isn't just a branch or an office.
In the United Nations system, such institutions are referred to as A type of center., representing the highest level of global functional organizations. Previously, almost all institutions of this level were concentrated in developed countries in Europe and America. This time, China is The first time.。
Why choose Shanghai? The answer is actually pretty simple. While New York is "setting up cards", Shanghai is “Open arms”The international hub of the Rainbow Bridge makes global exchanges unhindered, and the conference facilities in Pudong are world-class.
More importantly, China will never be different because of its political stance. Visa refused。United Nations Secretary-General Guterres actually knows very well that putting all eggs in one basket is too risky.
He started a name. "Decentralization of functions"The policy, to put it bluntly, is "You can't count on New York". Some functions of UNICEF have been moved to Nairobi, and the Disaster Coordination Agency has set up its Asian Center in Kuala Lumpur.
These are all experimental action.A senior U.N. official who refused to disclose his name said in private: "We are preparing for a variety of possibilities, including the function of the headquarters. further dispersed。"
This sounds diplomatic, but translates as: the United Nations is looking for its own backdrop. More interesting is the Japanese reaction. Earlier this year, Tokyo Governor Little Pei Byeongsong went specifically to New York.
Volunteered himself during talks with Guterres: "If you are moving, Tokyo is a good choice."The small Japanese calculator is good guess, they always thought. “The usual”However, it has suffered repeated defeats. If the United Nations headquarters can be settled in Tokyo, it can "grab the emperor to make the princes".
But the problem is that after all, Japan is the Iron Belt ally of the United States, against Washington on many global issues. Steps too.If the headquarters moved to Tokyo and was essentially restricted to Washington, what does this move mean?
From New York to Shanghai.
Indeed, China has the responsibility. United Nations Headquarters functionsHard power. In terms of geographical location, China is located in the center of the Eurasian continent, and Shanghai and Beijing both have complete international shipping networks.
A delegation of any country in the world, flying to Shanghai will not exceed the time 12 hoursThis is much easier than flying to New York City.Infrastructure, China’s conference capacity has been fully verified.
The successful holding of the G20 summit in Hangzhou, the Expo, and the BRICS leaders' meeting, these international events have made the world see China. Organizational CapacityFrom a security point of view, China's public security level ranks at the top of the world, which can entirely provide for the operation of the UN. The stable environment。
But more importantly, it is the "soft power" that China has always insisted on diplomatically. “No interference in internal affairs.”The principle of resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation is consistent with the Charter of the United Nations.
Moreover, China has never engaged in "small circles" or attached political conditions to aid and cooperation. This pragmatic and open attitude has won the support of the vast number of developing countries trusted。
In terms of economic strength, China is the second largest economy in the world, with financial stability, and will not be as easy as the United States "Arrears"In fact, China not only pays full contributions to the United Nations, but is also the second largest contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, and contributes enormously in terms of development aid.
The most important thing is the agreement of the values concept. Community of Shared Future for MankindThis philosophy is highly consistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.When the United States is in the "distress of addiction", China is actively taking on it. international responsibility。
While the United States is cynical about multilateralism, China is supporting the work of the United Nations with practical actions. This contrast makes the international community see clearly.
A European diplomat privately quipped: “The United States sees the United Nations as a usable tool, while China sees it as a usable tool. common homeThe choice of the United Nations agency for China is both a recognition of China’s development achievements and an acceptance of China’s international responsibility. sure。
From another perspective, this is also a kind of "correction" of the hegemonic behavior of the United States by the international community. When the host country ceases to meet its due obligations, the international community will naturally seek more reliable Partnership。
This choice is not impulsive, but deliberate Strategic adjustment。More than 15 developing countries have expressed support for the relocation of the United Nations headquarters on different occasions, and this number is still increasing.
The second headquarters model has been quietly reshaped
The United Nations Headquarters Overall relocationAccording to the UN Charter, such a major decision requires the unanimous approval of the Security Council, and the United States will use it. Right of Vetoand stop.
Don't watch Trump "bombing" the United Nations every day, but the United States will definitely not give up the political advantage of this "card neck."The United Nations headquarters is in New York, meaning that the United States can always speak to nations that do not obey. “Water disruption”。The symbolic significance of this kind of soft power is far more important than that little membership fee.
But interestingly, Trump's “Dependency Retreat”And public hostility toward the United Nations objectively accelerates the process of de-Americanization of the United Nations. When the United States itself is questioning the value of the United Nations, other countries naturally consider it. options。
The current situation is that even if the headquarters cannot be relocated as a whole for the time being, the trend of transferring functions to other countries has already been irreversibleThe United Nations is shaping a whole new model of operation: the New York headquarters is responsible for political decision-making, and the centers in other regions are responsible. Specific implementation。
This pattern of "one headquarters, multiple centers" is actually the model of operation of traditional international organizations. Major innovationsChina is playing an increasingly important role in this process.In addition to the two first-class centers that have already been established, more UN agencies are considering eastward movement。
It is reported that the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is considering setting up an Asian headquarters in Singapore, while the World Health Organization is also evaluating setting up more in China Technical CenterThe possibility behind this change reflects the focus of global governance. historical shift。
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the West to the East, from the Polar to the Multipolar, this process is going on quietly. quiet revolution“The focus of the international order is shifting from Washington to several centers.”
China is not a destroyer in this process, but builders。By taking over United Nations agencies, China is not trying to replace the United States, but to provide more to the international community. The choice。 This polycentric global governance model may be more stable and sustainable than the model dominated by a single hegemony.
After all, putting all hope in one country is too risky. Trump's "bombing" and the United States' deferred membership fees prove this exactly. When the "world policeman" doesn't want to be himself, the world needs more responsibility. partnershipShare the responsibility.
conclusion
This "great migration" of the United Nations agency, which appears to be the adjustment of geographical location, is actually the re-choice of the international community for fairness and justice. Regardless of the headquarters eventually moving, the trend of multi-centric governance has become irreversible, and the world is saying goodbye to the era of "a unique one".
Do you think the United Nations headquarters will really move to China and what does this change mean to our people?