Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡

UN Resident Coordinator in China

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

At the Global Poverty Reduction Forum, honoured to read the SG’s message. His words ring true: poverty is a global emergency. Political will & investment in jobs, education, health, rural resilience & social protection can end it. China's experience gives valuable lessons.

[UN Global Compact China Office @UNGC_China]

Video remarks of Resident Coordinator of United Nations in China - Dr. Stephen Jackson: The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative and originator of the ESG concept — uniting companies globally to embed the Ten Principles and thrive.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Trade & investment are not separate from development. They are vital engines for jobs, innovation & #SDG progress. So: SDG-aligned trade!

Honoured to deliver opening remarks @ the Global Trade & Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing today.

My speech: https://t.co/bhiHeCCdwL

[UN Kenya @UnKenya]

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UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres today met with the UN Country Team in Kenya, describing Kenya as “a fantastic laboratory” for transformational development & emphasized the UN's growing strategic importance in advancing multilateralism & sustainable development in Kenya.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

At today’s opening of #BeijingInternationalModelUN2026 , I emphasized:

✅Youth are essential partners in global governance

✅Multilateralism is irreplaceable

✅True diplomacy is for consensus, not winning

✅The next generation must reimagine the global system for our world

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Saying hello to #China: I look forward to gaining a deeper understanding & leading the UN team here to strengthen cooperation and China’s global contribution. With sincerity and respect, we will work together toward a sustainable, peaceful and inclusive future.

[United Nations in China @UNinChina]

✨“Pursue balance through reflection. Achieve excellence through cooperation.”

Meet Dr. Stephen Jackson @SWJacksonUN , the new UN Resident Coordinator in China. First arrived 33 years ago, now returning to work with China for a more sustainable, peaceful and inclusive future.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Tang Xianzu 汤显祖 wrote this otherworldly classic in 1598, the year Shakespeare was writing Hamlet. In 2001, Kunqu Opera was proclaimed one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by @UNESCO I’ll definitely explore more of this beautiful repertoire…

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Exploring traditional Chinese culture & blown away by watching The Peony Pavilion 牡丹亭 at the historic Zhengyici Opera Theatre 正乙祠戏楼. This Chinese Kunqu Opera is beyond beautiful. Not just a love story but one of deep human emotion transcending life & death.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

At @UNinChina we were honoured today to talk with HE @UN_PGA Annalena Baerbock about how country-level @UN support in #China connects to global reform discussions, the ongoing & fundamental importance of #multilateralism & China’s vital voice & partnership.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

#Digital transformation can be a game changer for the Global South 🌍if it’s inclusive, well‑governed and people‑centred. From AI to digital public infrastructure 🌐, multilateral cooperation is key to ensure no one is left offline. My speech here: https://t.co/Ru87ocB3qq

[United Nations in China @UNinChina]

At its sub-forum Digital Empowerment for High-Quality Development for #GlobalSouth, @SWJacksonUN highlighted inclusive digital transformation, strong digital governance & global cooperation to ensure no country is left behind in #DigitalSouth. 🌍💡Speech: https://t.co/pxiQIC1Eya

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

@RichardGowan1 I can’t recall an age at which you weren’t - well - at least “candid”, @RichardGowan1 🤣 And I have always treasured you for that!

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

A little nostalgia today as I had the honour to sit with HE Balozi @HonWillyBett, Kenya’s 🇰🇪 Ambassador to China. 🇨🇳 Great exchange about South/South Cooperation, how the 2 countries can support each other’s development, @UN reform and much more! Asante sana, Balozi!

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Reposting this great #UNChineseLanguageDay video. As I continue my own journey learning #Chinese, I'm amazed by its logic and depth, and by how languages at @UN build bridges for dialogue, trust and sustainable development. 🌏

[United Nations in China @UNinChina]

Today is #UNChineseLanguageDay, celebrated around Grain Rain 🌱, one of China's #24SolarTerms & a symbol of growth.

As one of UN’s 6 official languages, Chinese carries rich cultural heritage, fostering dialogue, mutual understanding & multilingualism for a sustainable future.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Sarjoh & I knew each other in the thinktank world in NYC back near the start of our careers. Amazing to link up again in new roles in this global capital!

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Pleasure & honour to reconnect with an old friend, @_AfricanUnion Ambassador HE @SarjohBah3 today. Great exchange on #Africa’s burgeoning cooperation with #China, future of AU & @UN multilateralism & much more. Looking forward to the forthcoming Africa Ambassadors Retreat!

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

International law applies to all States, without exception.

Respect for its rules is not optional.

Without it, instability spreads, mistrust deepens & conflicts spiral out of control.

This is not the moment to retreat from international law.

It is the moment to reaffirm it.

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

Having just moved from #Kenya to #China, I’ve witnessed the extraordinary power of young leaders in both countries. 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇪This #Youth Dialogue brings that energy together, building bridges not just between two nations, but across the Global South. 🌍

[UNFPA China @UNFPAChina]

Powered by partnership 💫 Thank you to our @UNinChina Resident Coordinator, #CYDF & @UN 🇨🇳 #Youth Theme Group for bringing the Youth Dialogue to life with @UNFPAChina & @UNFPAKen 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇪

Together, we're amplifying youth voices & strengthening leadership across borders ✨

[UNFPA China @UNFPAChina]

Powered by partnership 💫 Thank you to our @UNinChina Resident Coordinator, #CYDF & @UN 🇨🇳 #Youth Theme Group for bringing the Youth Dialogue to life with @UNFPAChina & @UNFPAKen 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇪

Together, we're amplifying youth voices & strengthening leadership across borders ✨

[Stephen Jackson / 杰思衡 @SWJacksonUN]

@UNFPAChina @UNinChina @UNFPA @UN @NadiaRashd @UNFPAAsiaPac Thanks for the warm welcome, UNFPA China! Wonderful to be with you as part of the @UNinChina team!

[UNFPA China @UNFPAChina]

Delighted to welcome our new @UNinChina Resident Coordinator to @UNFPA!

We look forward to working together to advance the @UN🤝🏽🇨🇳 Cooperation Framework and #UNFPA Country Program: supporting population resilience, #SRHR and #GenderEquality and empowering #YoungPeople ✨️