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Indian missions worldwide mark 12th International Day of Yoga 2026
From a rain-soaked temple in Tokyo to The Strand in London, Indian diplomatic missions turned the 12th International Day of Yoga into a coordinated act of soft power — with 2,100 participants in Japan alone and 400 at Shanghai’s Bund Finance Center. The ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ theme signals a deliberate shift from yoga as […]
UNICEF Hong Kong Youth Engagement
Many members of the previous Legislative Council did not seek re-election; some chose to switch careers and return to the private sector, while others chose to become radio hosts. Former Legislative Council member Lam So-wai, a social worker herself, has returned to her social welfare profession. She revealed today (August 21) that she is now […]
Secretary-General Prof. Teresa Cheng Meets with CEO of Global Neighbours
On 17 August 2026, Prof. Teresa Cheng, Secretary-General of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), met with Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Neighbours and former United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, at the IOMed Headquarters. Prof. CHENG briefed Mr. Chatterjee on the latest development of IOMed. The two sides explored ways […]
9th HQF discloses theme and topics ahead of CIIE 2026
The ninth Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) will be held in Shanghai this November under the theme “Stability and Cooperation: Building an Open World Economy Together”, organizers announced on July 27. The disclosure also marked the 100-day countdown to the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Due to be held alongside the CIIE, the forum […]
Renewing multilateralism: China and UN in the 21st century
The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, restoring the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations, on Oct 25, 1971. In doing so, it restored one-fourth of humanity to the world’s foremost multilateral institution, making the UN whole. Fifty-five years on, that decision endures as a defining milestone in […]
Europe’sMigrationChallengeWillNotbeSolvedatitsBorders
The answer to the tragedy on Europe’s southern frontier will not be found at its borders. It lies in the classrooms, farms, factories and start-ups of a thriving Africa. Once again Europe is confronting a human tragedy on its southern frontier, and once again the debate has fixed on border security, migration controls and political […]
Connecting cultures: UN official on using ancient wisdom for modern wellbeing
In a conversation with CGTN, Siddharth Chatterjee, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, reflects on what he has learned from China’s Taoist health philosophy and the practice of breath regulation. Drawing on his own cultural background and professional experience in global health, Chatterjee highlights the shared wisdom across civilizations that views breath as central […]
Three Decades, Many Frontlines: Reflections on a UN Career and Five Defining Years in China
As his tenure in UN China draws to a close, Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China (2021-2026), reflects on his decades-long UN career and the importance of coordination in the diverse contexts, crises and communities that defined his journey. I began my career with the United Nations in 1997, but my commitment to peace […]
Appointment of Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee as Chief Executive Officer of Global Neighbours
Global Neighbours announces the appointment of Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee as Chief Executive Officer, effective 02 March 2026. Mr. Chatterjee joins Global Neighbours following nearly three decades of distinguished international service at the highest levels of leadership. Most recently, he served as United Nations Resident Coordinator in China. As the UN Secretary-General’s senior-most representative in China, […]
Veteran UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee to head Vienna-based think tank
Beijing, Mar 1 (PTI) Veteran UN diplomat of Indian origin Siddharth Chatterjee has been appointed as CEO of Global Neighbours, a Vienna-based think tank upon his retirement as UN Resident Coordinator in China. Chatterjee, 62, retired as UN Resident Coordinator in China on Sunday. Chatterjee’s appointment to head 26 UN offices in China in 2021 […]
