China’s UN envoy says Security Council reform must fix over-representation of developed countries

China is framing Security Council reform as a redistribution question — correcting what it calls developed-country over-representation — rather than a purely procedural efficiency exercise. That framing matters because it aligns Beijing with the broader push for greater representation from the developing world, positioning it as a voice for that bloc in a debate that has stalled for years. The constituency most affected is the current permanent membership and any states seeking seats. Whether this framing gains traction among member states, or remains a rhetorical position without a concrete formula, is the open question to watch.