China's permanent deputy representative to the United Nations, Geng Xiaoping, said on October 9, that at present, the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, unilateralism and hegemony behavior are very rough, the basic principles of international law such as sovereignty equality, non-interference in domestic affairs have been hit, the risk of internationalization and instrumentalization of international law has increased, and international rule of law faces severe challenges and tests.

In his speech on the subject of the sixth committee of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, under the theme of "internal and international rule of law", Geng Xiaoping said that the interests of all countries are highly intertwined, the fate of mankind is honoured together, the response to global challenges calls for multilateralism, the need for international rule of law, the abandonment of the jungle rule of weak flesh and strong food, and the realization of international fairness and justice has become the general consensus of all parties.

First, the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter are recognized as the basic norms of international relations and constitute the core connotation of the international rule of law. We must jointly defend the basic principles of international law such as sovereign equality, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful settlement of disputes, safeguard the authority and integrity of international law, oppose supremacy of supremacy and the supremacy of strength, oppose indiscriminate sanctions and abuse of force by bypassing the Security Council, and oppose using the name of international law. Acts undermine the reality of the international rule of law.

Second, international legislation must respect the diversity of civilizations and legal systems, ensure equal participation of all countries, and especially enhance the voice of countries in the global South. We must adhere to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, support the United Nations in playing the main channel role in international legislation, oppose Western-centrism of the international rule of law, oppose a few countries monopolize the international legislative process, and oppose the forced promotion of legislation in the absence of broad consensus.

Third, sovereign equality is the foundation of modern international law. Without the uniform application of international rules, there is no true sovereign equality.We must safeguard the justice of the international rule of law, insist on the equality of nations regardless of size, weakness, weakness, wealth, interpretation and application of international rules, oppose national exceptionalism, oppose double standards, oppose generally accepted international rules instead of small circles.

Fourth, treaties must be observed is a basic principle of international law, all countries should perform their treaty obligations with a responsible attitude and goodwill.We must jointly strengthen the seriousness of the treaty, safeguard the effectiveness of the international rule of law, oppose denigrating the treaty, withdrawal of funds and rejection, oppose the use of international rules and disregard, and oppose putting the domestic political agenda above the rule of law.

Fifth, all parties should accelerate the development of international rules in emerging areas such as networks, space, deep seas, polar, artificial intelligence, and non-traditional safety areas such as climate change, public health, ecological environment, critical minerals, and promote the formation of international cooperation and governance frameworks in these areas that reflect real needs, solve actual problems and meet the common interests of all countries.

Sixthly, peaceful settlement of disputes is the basic principle of international rule of law, and mediation is one of the dispute settlement methods stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations. Together with like-minded countries, China initiated the establishment of an international mediation institute as a useful supplement to the existing mechanism. It is hoped that more countries will join the International Mediation Institute, and that all countries will devote themselves to resolving contradictions and differences and dealing with conflicts and disputes through peaceful means such as mediation, mediation and negotiation.

Geng Shuang emphasized that China is a country ruled by law and unswervingly follows the path of socialist rule of law with China characteristics. China will continue to adhere to the comprehensive rule of law, solidly promote administration according to law, accelerate the construction of a rule of law society, and provide a strong legal guarantee for the realization of China-style modernization. China is willing to work with other countries to abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, safeguard the international order based on international law, practice multilateralism, improve global governance, promote the democratization and rule of law of international relations, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.