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China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John Bolton

John Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansion of permanent membership requires an amendment to the UN Charter. Bolton believes this amendment would likely be vetoed by China, maintaining the current five permanent members. He also expressed doubts about the UN's ability to manage broader institutional difficulties.

24 Sep 2026 2:37 pm