UN-Iran/Chinese Envoy
Geneva, Switzerland - Jan 23, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
1. Special session held by UN Human Rights Council to address deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to UN Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland:
"China's position on human rights issues is consistent and clear. We uphold the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development. We oppose interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights, imposing country-specific human rights mechanisms without the consent of the country concerned, and applying double standards on human rights issues."
FILE: Geneva, Switzerland - 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Palace of Nations; flag of United Nations; flags of UN members
4. Sign, emblem of UN
Geneva, Switzerland - Jan 23, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to UN Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland (partially overlaid with shots 6-7):
"What is happening within Iran is essentially a domestic matter and should be independently determined by the Iranian people. China has always advocated the observance of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations, oppose imposing one's own will on other countries, and reject any return to the law of the jungle. The international community should, in line with respect for Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, support the Iranian government and people in overcoming difficulties, maintaining national stability, and safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. China hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
FILE: Tehran, Iran - April 14, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
6. Traffic, national flag of Iran
FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International
7. Traffic, national flags of Iran
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
Tehran, Iran - Jan 13, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
8. Various of traffic
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva said on Friday that matters concerning Iran should be determined by its own people, not by outside forces, during a special session held by the UN Human Rights Council to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.
Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, elaborated on China's position during the special session, stressing that China upholds the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development.
Jia outlined China's consistent stance on human rights, underscoring three key points of opposition.
"China's position on human rights issues is consistent and clear. We uphold the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development. We oppose interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights, imposing country-specific human rights mechanisms without the consent of the country concerned, and applying double standards on human rights issues," said Jia.
"What is happening within Iran is essentially a domestic matter and should be independently determined by the Iranian people. China has always advocated the observance of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations, oppose imposing one's own will on other countries, and reject any return to the law of the jungle. The international community should, in line with respect for Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, support the Iranian government and people in overcoming difficulties, maintaining national stability, and safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. China hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard," he said.
Recently, developments in Iran have attracted widespread attention. At the request of countries including Iceland, the UN Human Rights Council convened the special session.
UN-Iran/Chinese Envoy
Dateline : Jan 13/23, 2026/File
Location : United Nations
Duration : 1'42
Geneva, Switzerland - Jan 23, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
1. Special session held by UN Human Rights Council to address deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to UN Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland:
"China's position on human rights issues is consistent and clear. We uphold the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development. We oppose interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights, imposing country-specific human rights mechanisms without the consent of the country concerned, and applying double standards on human rights issues."
FILE: Geneva, Switzerland - 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Palace of Nations; flag of United Nations; flags of UN members
4. Sign, emblem of UN
Geneva, Switzerland - Jan 23, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to UN Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland (partially overlaid with shots 6-7):
"What is happening within Iran is essentially a domestic matter and should be independently determined by the Iranian people. China has always advocated the observance of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations, oppose imposing one's own will on other countries, and reject any return to the law of the jungle. The international community should, in line with respect for Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, support the Iranian government and people in overcoming difficulties, maintaining national stability, and safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. China hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
FILE: Tehran, Iran - April 14, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
6. Traffic, national flag of Iran
FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International
7. Traffic, national flags of Iran
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
Tehran, Iran - Jan 13, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
8. Various of traffic
China's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva said on Friday that matters concerning Iran should be determined by its own people, not by outside forces, during a special session held by the UN Human Rights Council to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.
Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, elaborated on China's position during the special session, stressing that China upholds the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development.
Jia outlined China's consistent stance on human rights, underscoring three key points of opposition.
"China's position on human rights issues is consistent and clear. We uphold the right of all countries to independently choose their own path of human rights development. We oppose interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights, imposing country-specific human rights mechanisms without the consent of the country concerned, and applying double standards on human rights issues," said Jia.
"What is happening within Iran is essentially a domestic matter and should be independently determined by the Iranian people. China has always advocated the observance of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations, oppose imposing one's own will on other countries, and reject any return to the law of the jungle. The international community should, in line with respect for Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, support the Iranian government and people in overcoming difficulties, maintaining national stability, and safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. China hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and is willing to play a constructive role in this regard," he said.
Recently, developments in Iran have attracted widespread attention. At the request of countries including Iceland, the UN Human Rights Council convened the special session.
ID : 8463009
Published : 2026-01-24 17:26
Last Modified : 2026-01-24 19:50:34
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