China confirms Putin will attend APEC in Shenzhen; jointly represents 94 countries on human rights at UN
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Remarks on October 3, 2026
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed President Putin will attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, saying it stands ready to work with Russia for fruitful outcomes. The ministry also said China delivered a joint statement on behalf of 94 countries at the UN Human Rights Council on September 30, proposing four approaches to improve international human rights governance. The spokesperson addressed questions on drone export controls, the Xinjiang issue, and panda cooperation with Russia.
中国确认普京将出席APEC深圳会议；代表94国在联合国发表人权声明
中国外交部确认普京总统将出席今年11月在深圳举行的APEC领导人非正式会议，表示愿与俄方共同推动APEC“中国年”取得丰硕成果。外交部还表示，中国于9月30日代表94国在联合国人权理事会发表联合声明，提出改善国际人权治理的四点主张。发言人还回答了无人机出口管制、新疆问题、熊猫合作等问题。
The joint statement on human rights by 94 countries shows China's multilateral governance push gaining traction, with the Global Governance Initiative now backed by nearly 160 countries and organizations.
Source: MFA (外交部 Regular Press Conference) · fmprc.gov.cn