GLOBALink | China plays increasingly bigger role in international affairs over past decades: envoy

A Chinese envoy said at a Thursday briefing that the 50th anniversary of the restoration of China's lawful seat in the United Nations carries great importance both for China and the UN.

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, introduced that a commemorative meeting marking the 50th anniversary will be held in Beijing on October 25th.

China has played a increasingly bigger role in international affairs and made an important contribution toward peace and development for the past five decades, said Zhang.

"While recalling what we have experienced in the past five decades, it's also a time to look forward to the future cooperation between China and the United Nations. And this year, the 50th anniversary is bringing us to a new starting point to China-UN cooperation," said Zhang.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service