Beijing, January 24 – In a firm stand at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) special session on Iran’s human rights situation, China’s permanent representative to the UN Geneva office, Zha Peiyang, articulated Beijing’s principled position. The session, convened on Friday at the request of countries including Iceland, drew global attention amid rising concerns over Iran’s domestic unrest.
Zha emphasized that every nation holds the sovereign right to choose its own path for human rights development. China categorically opposes using human rights as a pretext for meddling in other countries’ internal affairs, imposing country-specific mechanisms without consent, or applying double standards. ‘What happens inside Iran is fundamentally Iran’s internal matter, to be decided independently by its people,’ Zha declared.
Highlighting adherence to the UN Charter’s purposes and principles, as well as international law, China rejects any use or threat of force in international relations or the imposition of one’s will on others. Zha urged the international community to respect Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity as a prerequisite for supporting its government and people in overcoming challenges, maintaining stability, and safeguarding legitimate rights.
China expressed hope that all parties would resolve differences through dialogue, pledging to play a constructive role. This stance comes as Iran’s internal situation has sparked widespread international scrutiny, prompting the urgent UNHRC session. Beijing’s position underscores its long-standing advocacy for non-interference and multilateralism in global governance.
