UN debate shows China's bigger global role

China has shown it is shouldering growing global responsibility by leading an open debate on global peace and security, while holding the presidency of the United Nations Security Council this month.

Senior diplomats from nearly 80 UN member states, including foreign ministers from Malaysia and Russia, participated in the debate on Monday, which was presided over by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also took the floor at the event.

The attendants debated the role of the UN over the past 70 years and the challenges it faces in continuing its mission to maintain international peace and security.