Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs

Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs

A crowded slate of candidates is vying to become the next United Nations secretary‑general, a process complicated by the need to secure approval from the five permanent members of the Security Council. Analysts say the outcome may hinge on how the United States and China balance their broader trade and diplomatic tensions, influencing the final vote.