China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fan ChenFebruary 24, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, stating that no country should act as a "human rights teacher" or impose its model on others. He warned against using human rights to justify hegemony or interfere in internal affairs. Wang emphasized adherence to the UN Charter and international law as the basis for promoting human rights. He advocated for sovereign equality, inclusive governance, and greater participation for nations of the Global South in decision-making processes. Wang's remarks underscore China's stance against what it perceives as Western-led human rights interventions and double standards.

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Global South 30% Switzerland 40% Geneva 50% United Nations Human Rights Council 60% UN ×270% China ×280% Wang Yi ×390%

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human rights 100% china 90% un 80% non-interference 70% sovereign equality 70% global south 60% double standards 60% hegemony 50% wang yi 50% international law 40%

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