China News Agency, United Nations, January 12th. The UN Security Council held an open debate on strengthening the international rule of law on the 12th.

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, pointed out at the meeting that when it comes to the international rule of law, we must be vigilant against double standards and exceptionalism.

　　On the same day, in response to the United States representative’s unreasonable accusations against China at the meeting, Zhang Jun pointed out that the United States violated the principles of fair competition, market economy and multilateral trade rules, suppressed high-tech companies in other countries under various unwarranted names, and artificially interfered with the global industrial and supply chains. This not only undermines the legitimate development rights of other countries and the common interests of the international community, but also runs counter to the spirit of the international rule of law.

　　Zhang Jun said that the world is in the midst of intertwined events, and the practical significance of strengthening the international rule of law has become increasingly prominent.

To strengthen the international rule of law, we must uphold the authority of international law and encourage dialogue and consultation to resolve disputes.

Adhere to the joint formulation of international rules by all countries.

All countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal members of the international community.

The formulation of international rules is not the privilege of a few countries, and whoever has the most powerful fists must not just listen to them.

To strengthen the international rule of law, we must resolutely oppose unilateral sanctions.

Unilateral sanctions lack the basis of international law, and no matter what the banner is, they cannot conceal their illegal nature.

　　Zhang Jun said that the so-called "rules-based international order" is an ambiguous term.

What kind of rules are they based on, who made the rules, and what is the relationship between these rules and the international order?

We have yet to hear clear and definitive answers to these questions.

In practice, what we have seen is precisely the so-called "rule-based" approach that has brought great trouble and chaos to the world.

If the rules on which it is based are generally recognized international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, why not say it openly?

If there are other rules that can be used as the basis of the international order besides the generally accepted international law, what are the rules?

Can you list them all?

Relevant countries must say that they are "based on rules", but why are they evasive about the specific content of the rules?

　　Zhang Jun said that we have to suspect that the real intention of the "rules-based international order" mentioned by some countries is to create another system outside the existing international legal system, centering on their own narrow interests, and setting their own standards. It imposes its will on others and opens the back door to double standards and exceptionalism.

Today's statement by the representative of the United States makes it clear to us that such doubts are completely reasonable.

If this dangerous trend is allowed to continue, the world will return to the era of the law of the jungle and power politics.

This should arouse the vigilance of all peace-loving people in the world.

　　Zhang Jun said that we hope that all countries can clearly confirm that there is only one system in the world, and that is the international system with the United Nations at its core; there is only one order, and that is the international order based on international law; The basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

　　Zhang Jun said that as a permanent member of the Security Council and the largest developing country, China will continue to uphold true multilateralism, uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, take the lead in practicing the international rule of law, uphold international fairness and justice, and advocate the common values ​​of all mankind. Global governance is developing in a more just and reasonable direction, and unremitting efforts have been made to build a common future for all countries, maintain common security, and promote common development.

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