BEIJING - China will always uphold multilateralism, support the United Nations (UN) in playing a central role in international affairs, and work together with the international community to promote a more just and equitable global governance system, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

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Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on a White House statement that US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum directing his country's withdrawal from 66 international organizations, comprised of 31 UN entities and 35 non-UN organizations.