UN chief determined to defend multilateralism, commends China's role

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told Xinhua he believes that the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need to strengthen multilateralism, while also expressing hope to continue to work closely with China to address the common challenges facing the world. "Looking at today's global landscape, it is clear that the common good is best served through more international cooperation, not less," the UN chief said on Friday. "The UN's 75th anniversary, now more than ever, reminds us that multilateralism, consensus and cooperation must be instrumental in maintaining and safeguarding the principles enshrined in the United...