China's Vice-President advocates for a global alternative to Western hegemony at the UN
China presented itself as a member of the Global South at the United Nations, aligning with the goals and challenges of less-developed nations and offering an alternative to Western hegemony. Vice President Han Zheng delivered a policy statement on behalf of President Xi Jinping, emphasizing China's identification with other developing countries and its support for their development paths. The concept of the Global South has gained prominence at the UN, with leaders like Brazil's Lula and India's Modi positioning themselves as leaders of this group. China's self-identification with the Global South aligns with its long-standing narrative of countering Western hegemony and balancing its status as a major global power. However, the debate continues on whether China, with its significant GDP, should be considered part of the Global South.