Chinese President Xi Jinping says major countries should take the lead in respecting international law and the United Nations Charter during a meeting with the Irish prime minister in Beijing.
Xi says all countries must respect the development paths chosen by other nations and uphold international law to safeguard world peace and order.
He criticizes unilateral and bullying acts that undermine the global system and calls for stronger multilateral cooperation.
Xi urges nations to work together to protect the authority of the United Nations and make global governance more just.
China says this leadership role should especially come from the biggest powers.
His comments come amid rising global tensions and calls for stability.
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