UN faces challenging times as it turns 80

Experts call for reform and reinvention to effectively defend multilateralism

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. While it has achieved breakthroughs in promoting peace, human rights and global development, the organization also faces unprecedented challenges. Experts and senior officials said that the international order it represents remains the broadest consensus of the global community and constitutes a precious source of stability under the current global landscape.

Experts argued that the UN, through institutional reform and functional reinvention, can more effectively defend multilateralism and global governance against the menace of unilateralism.

They also noted that China can serve as a major stabilizing force in supporting the multilateral system.