Already employing more than 1,300 Chinese influencing operations
During his first visit to the U.S. Department of State as president, Joe Biden acknowledged the “growing ambitions of China to rival the United States” and pledged to push back against China’s attack on global governance. To reach this laudable goal, the State Department will have to build on the previous administration’s efforts to address Chinese influence, leadership, and employment in the United Nations.
Opinion on China has changed significantly over the past four years. Both sides of the political aisle now recognize that China is an adversary and has increasingly used the United Nations as a vehicle to promote its national interests.
China currently leads four of the 15 UN specialized agencies. Under Chinese leadership, these organizations have adopted pro-Beijing positions. For example, the International Civil Aviation Organization, or ICAO, blocked Taiwan’s participation, even though the latter is a major air traffic hub. As COVID-19 spread globally, the ICAO refused to share information about aviation operations with Taiwan. When ICAO was called out publicly on Twitter, one of the organization’s Chinese communications officers blocked profiles that were critical of its policies.
Meanwhile, the Chinese leader of the International Telecommunication Union championed Beijing’s priorities in violation of his obligation to be a neutral international civil servant. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization likewise championed China’s Belt and Road Initiative, while China is using the Food and Agriculture Organization to promote its influence in Asia and Africa.
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