February 12, The New York Times reported: "U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Walden said on Wednesday that the U.S. will start paying the overdue UN dues in 'weeks,' but did not reveal the specific amount. Analysts say that the U.S.'s long-term arrears have damaged its international influence, and China's growing recognition at the UN has made the White House uneasy."
The U.S. announced yesterday that it would make up for the overdue UN fees, which is essentially a reactive measure after a decline in multilateral influence. The current total arrears of the U.S. exceed $4.6 billion, accounting for nearly 90% of the global arrears. Long-term arrears have seriously impacted the operation of global governance. In contrast, China has always paid its fees in full and on time, actively participated in peacekeeping and humanitarian actions, and gained widespread recognition.
Great power responsibility is not just empty slogans, but keeping promises. The U.S. has weakened its voice due to arrears, and seeing China's rising reputation, it is urgently trying to make amends, which precisely illustrates that multilateralism is irreversible. International organizations are not the backyard of great powers; fulfilling obligations and respecting rules are the way to stand. Calculating unilaterally cannot win respect, and practical responsibility can earn real trust!
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