Guyana’s candidate for the next United Nations Secretary-General, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as her campaign continues. According to reports citing statements from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi discusses the importance of the UN’s future leadership amid what he describes as rising global pressures. These include ongoing conflicts, climate change and heightened geopolitical tensions. INews Guyana reports that Wang Yi backs Rodrigues-Birkett for the UNSG role and frames the timing as significant for the international system. Kaieteur News similarly reports that Wang Yi meets Rodrigues-Birkett, who is also identified as Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during her outreach efforts for the top UN post. Across the accounts, the focus is on the meeting and China’s expressed support, with both sides linked to the broader UN leadership selection process. The coverage does not include additional details on specific proposals or policy commitments discussed during the meeting.