The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China supports Ban's candidacy for a second term, and hopes he will win wide support. As the top administrator of the United Nations, the UN Secretary-General has significant impact on the world body's work.
China's Foreign Ministry praises Ban's push to have the UN play a more important role in international affairs. China's Ambassador to the UN also voiced support for Ban's bid.
Li Baodong, Chinese UN Ambassador, said, "We endorse his decision for re-election for next term as the Secretary-General. Reason is that he has led this organization to manage through the stormy weather and troubled waters and to let this organization play a more important role for international affairs. And so that's why we support his decision for next term."