A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for concerted efforts from international community to address the crisis in Haiti during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the country's situation.
The meeting, held at the UN headquarters in New York City, raised concerns over the dire humanitarian conditions in Haiti.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asked the Security Council to authorize an international force for Haiti. Security measures must go hand-in-hand with increased pressure on those fueling the violence in Haiti. This includes an effective arms embargo, as well as a targeted expansion of sanctions against gang leaders, financiers, arms traffickers, and others connected to them, said Guterres.
Dorothy Shea, acting U.S. representative to the United Nations, said that her country and Panama are tabling a draft Security Council resolution on the establishment of a "Gang Suppression Force" and a UN Support Office.
Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, expressed deep concerns for the Haitian people, particularly children, emphasizing the need for joint efforts by Haitian authorities, countries in the region, and the international community to help Haiti overcome its challenges.
"We encourage the Haitian authorities to increase investment in development and improve the life of its people, especially children. We call on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to help Haiti eradicate poverty, promote education, strengthen healthcare, and improve social services, thereby enhancing Haiti's public wellbeing and capacity for independent development," Geng said.
China supports the continued engagement of the UN Economic and Social Council, the Peacebuilding Commission, and relevant UN development and humanitarian agencies, Geng added.
China also calls on international financial institutions and regional organizations to contribute more resources to support Haiti's development, improve livelihoods, and address the root causes of violence, he said.
Chinese envoy calls for concerted efforts to help Haiti overcome crisis
Chinese envoy calls for concerted efforts to help Haiti overcome crisis
Chinese envoy calls for concerted efforts to help Haiti overcome crisis
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
