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Fu Cong

The latest news and updates on Fu Cong, a seasoned Chinese diplomat with a distinguished career spanning since 1987. Currently serving as China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations since April 2024, he previously headed China’s Mission to the European Union. His extensive background includes significant roles as Director-General of the Arms Control Department and Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs, demonstrating expertise in international security and multilateral diplomacy. He also served as Cyber Affairs Coordinator and advised the WHO Director-General. His work at the UN likely involves advocating China’s positions on global issues, including peace, security, and development, and addressing complex geopolitical challenges.

As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its fifth year, China has restated its opposition to a nuclear escalation of the conflict. Photo: dpa

Ukraine war

China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine

While Moscow accuses London and Paris of preparing to give nuclear weapons to Kyiv, Beijing doubles down.

26 Feb 2026 - 3:13PMvideocam

China-Japan relations

Tokyo involvement in Taiwan would amount to aggression against Beijing: UN envoy

19 Feb 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Asian Angle | China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN. Why is the West ignoring it?

18 Jan 2026 - 10:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

2 Jan 2026 - 10:15AM

The Panama port deal still hung in the balance by the close of 2025. Photo: AFP

China-Latin America relations

China FM Wang Yi reaffirms Beijing’s backing for Venezuela as US pressure grows

In a call with his Caracas counterpart, the Chinese foreign minister says mutual trust and support are a tradition of bilateral ties.

18 Dec 2025 - 4:11PMvideocam

China-Japan relations

Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks ‘greatest challenge’ to ties, China’s UN envoy says

Ambassador Fu Cong sends second letter to UN chief insisting Tokyo must retract comments or bear ‘all consequences’.

2 Dec 2025 - 6:49PMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

Why Xinjiang casts a long shadow over China and Syria’s efforts to rebuild ties

The new Syrian government needs help in rebuilding, but Beijing is deeply concerned about Uygur militant groups inside the country.

30 Nov 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani ahead of their meeting in Beijing on November 17. Photo: Xinhua

China-Japan relations

Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20

Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.

25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PMvideocam

China-Japan relations

Japan is ‘unqualified’ for UN Security Council place, Chinese ambassador says

Comments are the latest attack from Beijing after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments about Taiwan.

19 Nov 2025 - 6:20PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Opinion | What Syria’s post-war pivot to China reveals about the new world order

Damascus views engagement with Beijing as a pathway to legitimacy, leverage – and the US$216 billion it needs to rebuild.

1 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (right) disembarks from a plane during a state visit to Russia on October 15. He is expected to visit Beijing this month. Photo: Syrian Arab News Agency/AFP

Diplomacy

US retreat from UN may create ‘tremendous opportunity’ for nations like China

Global body is at a crossroads, and observers say a ‘leaderless’ era could emerge during second Trump administration.

5 Oct 2025 - 7:05AMvideocam

Middle East

UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions

The decision leaves Tehran and European powers with just eight days to work out a deal to delay the measures.

20 Sep 2025 - 2:20AM

China-Middle East relations

Clash between Chinese scholar and Israeli diplomat over Gaza goes viral

Heated exchange at annual security forum comes just days after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses China of leading media blockade against Israel.

19 Sep 2025 - 11:16AM

Middle East

Opinion | How China could shape future of the Middle East

The world is desperately seeking leadership to uphold a rules-based order. China is well equipped to provide an alternative to the US.

16 Aug 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

China accuses US of ‘lies as pretext for seeking control’ of Panama Canal

US envoy tells UN meeting that Beijing’s influence is a ‘risk to Panama and the US’ and a ‘potential threat to global trade and security’.

12 Aug 2025 - 8:14PMvideocam

China’s ambassador to the UN Fu Cong said China had always respected the neutrality of the Panama Canal. US envoy Dorothy Shea, however, spoke about concerns over China’s “outsized influence” over the canal region. Photo: Reuters

Asean

Editorial | Asean’s credibility at stake as Thai-Cambodia border clash rages on

Non-interference from Asean partners need not mean looking the other way amid loss of life and a serious threat to collective security.

27 Jul 2025 - 6:45AM

War and conflict

Opinion | US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms

Amid the bombing of Iran, the region finds itself navigating a contested, multipolar nuclear order fraught with instability.

30 Jun 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

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Fu Cong

China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine

While Moscow accuses London and Paris of preparing to give nuclear weapons to Kyiv, Beijing doubles down.

Tokyo involvement in Taiwan would amount to aggression against Beijing: UN envoy

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Asian Angle | China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN. Why is the West ignoring it?

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

China FM Wang Yi reaffirms Beijing’s backing for Venezuela as US pressure grows

In a call with his Caracas counterpart, the Chinese foreign minister says mutual trust and support are a tradition of bilateral ties.

Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks ‘greatest challenge’ to ties, China’s UN envoy says

Ambassador Fu Cong sends second letter to UN chief insisting Tokyo must retract comments or bear ‘all consequences’.

Why Xinjiang casts a long shadow over China and Syria’s efforts to rebuild ties

The new Syrian government needs help in rebuilding, but Beijing is deeply concerned about Uygur militant groups inside the country.

Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20

Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.

Japan is ‘unqualified’ for UN Security Council place, Chinese ambassador says

Comments are the latest attack from Beijing after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments about Taiwan.

Opinion | What Syria’s post-war pivot to China reveals about the new world order

Damascus views engagement with Beijing as a pathway to legitimacy, leverage – and the US$216 billion it needs to rebuild.

US retreat from UN may create ‘tremendous opportunity’ for nations like China

Global body is at a crossroads, and observers say a ‘leaderless’ era could emerge during second Trump administration.

UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions

The decision leaves Tehran and European powers with just eight days to work out a deal to delay the measures.

Clash between Chinese scholar and Israeli diplomat over Gaza goes viral

Heated exchange at annual security forum comes just days after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses China of leading media blockade against Israel.

Opinion | How China could shape future of the Middle East

The world is desperately seeking leadership to uphold a rules-based order. China is well equipped to provide an alternative to the US.

China accuses US of ‘lies as pretext for seeking control’ of Panama Canal

US envoy tells UN meeting that Beijing’s influence is a ‘risk to Panama and the US’ and a ‘potential threat to global trade and security’.

Editorial | Asean’s credibility at stake as Thai-Cambodia border clash rages on

Non-interference from Asean partners need not mean looking the other way amid loss of life and a serious threat to collective security.

Opinion | US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms

Amid the bombing of Iran, the region finds itself navigating a contested, multipolar nuclear order fraught with instability.

Asian Angle | China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN. Why is the West ignoring it?