【2025年12月19日 紐約 / 中國上?！?/strong>?12月6日，聯(lián)合國官方認(rèn)證機(jī)構(gòu)MCIF在紐約曼哈頓總部舉行高規(guī)格頒授儀式，正式向王國權(quán)（Prince John）授予"Platinum Who's Who – The Ultimate in Achievements"《白金名人錄》成就榮譽(yù)證書。因剛結(jié)束歐洲文化外交行程返抵上海，王國權(quán)（Prince John）未能親臨現(xiàn)場，通過視頻連線全程參與儀式并致謝。

王國權(quán)（Prince John）獲頒聯(lián)合國認(rèn)證機(jī)構(gòu)MCIF最高榮譽(yù)白金名人錄證書

該證書明確肯定其四大核心成就：
? 文化外交創(chuàng)新者 — 以音樂藝術(shù)為媒介搭建跨國對話平臺，實(shí)踐"以藝通心、以文化人"理念，被贊為"超越國界的聲音"
? 性別平等倡導(dǎo)者 — 連續(xù)兩屆深度參與聯(lián)合國婦女地位委員會核心議程，推動全球性別平等機(jī)制建設(shè)與發(fā)展
? 國際藝術(shù)交流推動者 — 長期致力于通過藝術(shù)傳播和平理念，促進(jìn)不同文明間的深度理解與合作
? 公益行動踐行者 — 持續(xù)開展跨國公益項(xiàng)目，以實(shí)際行動詮釋"人類命運(yùn)共同體"價(jià)值內(nèi)涵

資料照片：今年三月王國權(quán)（Wang Guo Quan-Prince John）與聯(lián)合國大使MCIF總干事Monica Sanchez博士及聯(lián)合國婦女署官員在紐約聯(lián)合國總部CSW69聯(lián)合國婦女大會官方論壇頒獎典禮上

頒獎詞特別強(qiáng)調(diào)："王國權(quán)（Prince John）先生以非凡藝術(shù)造詣與堅(jiān)定文化信念，為增進(jìn)國際理解、促進(jìn)世界和平作出不可磨滅的貢獻(xiàn)。今日我們表彰的不僅是其才華，更是其為構(gòu)建更團(tuán)結(jié)和平的世界所付出的持續(xù)努力。"

該證書由聯(lián)合國MCIF機(jī)構(gòu)Monica Sanchez大使親筆簽署，代表聯(lián)合國認(rèn)證體系內(nèi)針對個人文化外交成就的最高級別榮譽(yù)。此次獲獎標(biāo)志著中國軟實(shí)力在國際組織中的影響力邁上新臺階。

下半年歐洲高級別文化活動

資料照片：今年九月王國權(quán)（Prince John）與中華人民共和國駐歐盟使團(tuán)團(tuán)長、全權(quán)特命大使蔡潤閣下在歐盟總部所在地比利時(shí)布魯塞爾舉行的中歐建交五十周年招待音樂會上

資料照片：今年11月，王國權(quán)出席在法國巴黎凱旋門舉行的“一戰(zhàn)停戰(zhàn)107周年”紀(jì)念儀式與法國外籍兵團(tuán)總指揮官Jean Maurin將軍在法國華人海外協(xié)會會議廳一戰(zhàn)華工專題紀(jì)念會議上

身在滬上，心系全球。

八月至十一月，在歐盟總部比利時(shí)布魯塞爾、法國巴黎等地進(jìn)行文化交流剛回國不久的王國權(quán)（Prince John）在連線中感言："雖相隔萬里，但藝術(shù)無界、信念永恒。感謝MCIF機(jī)構(gòu)的認(rèn)可，此殊榮不僅屬于我個人，更屬于每一位以文化之力推動理解與和平的同行者。"
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Prince John Wang Honored with UN-Accredited NGO's "Platinum Who's Who" Top Recognition

New York / Shanghai, December 6, 2025 — The UN-accredited NGO MCIF today held a formal ceremony at its Manhattan headquarters to award the "Platinum Who's Who – The Ultimate in Achievements" certificate to Prince John Wang. Unable to attend in person due to his recent return to Shanghai from a European cultural diplomacy tour, Prince John participated via live video link and delivered his acceptance remarks.

The certificate recognizes four pillars of achievement:
? Cultural Diplomacy Innovator — Bridging nations through music and arts, embodying the philosophy of "connecting hearts through art, transforming people through culture," celebrated as "a voice that transcends borders"
? Gender Equality Advocate — Deeply engaged in the Commission on the Status of Women for two consecutive sessions, advancing global gender equality frameworks
? International Arts Exchange Champion — Dedicated to promoting peace through artistic expression and fostering cross-civilization understanding
? Philanthropic Leader — Sustaining transnational public welfare initiatives that actualize the vision of a "global community of shared future"

The citation emphasizes: "Prince John Wang's extraordinary artistic excellence and steadfast commitment have made indelible contributions to international understanding and world peace. Today we honor not only his talent, but his sustained dedication to building a more united and peaceful world."

Signed by MCIF Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez, the certificate represents the highest level of recognition within the UN accreditation system for individual achievements in cultural diplomacy, marking a significant milestone for Chinese soft power influence in international organizations.

Photo 1: High-resolution scan of the certificate
Photo 2: File Photo - Wang Guo Quan-Prince John with MCIF Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez at the UN CSW69 conference in March this year
Photo 3: File Photo - Wang Guo Quan-Prince John with H.E. Cai Run, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the European Union, at the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations Concert & Reception

Photo 4: In November this year, Wang Guoquan attended the "107th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice" commemoration ceremony held at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, and was pictured with General Jean Maurin, Commander-in-Chief of the French Foreign Legion, at the French Armistice Day reception.

In March this year, Wang Guoquan and UN Global Peace Ambassador NAOMI ACHU attended the UN Global Women's Foundation Awards Ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York

On March 14, Wang Guoquan (Prince John) and NAOMI ACHU—the UN Global Peace Ambassador, two-time AFRIMA award winner, and renowned American singer-songwriter with millions of Instagram followers—jointly attended the "From Declaration to Action: Evidence, Progress and Gaps" Forum at the CSW69 (69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women) held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

From Shanghai, Prince John stated: "Though miles apart, art knows no boundaries and conviction remains eternal. I am deeply grateful to MCIF for this recognition. This honor belongs not only to me, but to every fellow traveler who uses cultural power to foster understanding and peace."
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EU reaches $105 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now

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Paramedics receive an injured Ukrainian serviceman who stepped on an anti-personnel land mine near the frontline in the Donetsk region on January 29, 2023

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Brussels —

EU leaders early Friday announced a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Ukraine’s economy and military for the next two years – with the package funded for now by borrowing cash and not tapping into billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets held in the bloc.

Due in part to the United States cutting funding, Ukraine will have a funding gap of $160 billion (€137 billion) over the next two years, according to forecasts by the International Monetary Fund. The EU was seeking to meet two-thirds of that, or some about $105 billion (€90 billion).

“We have a deal,” EU Council President Antonio Costa wrote on X. “Decision to provide 90 billion euros of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved. We committed, we delivered.”

Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the deal, which was reached after discussions dragged late into Thursday night.

“This will address the urgent financial needs of Ukraine. Ukraine will only pay back this loan once Russia pays reparations,” Costa told journalists early Friday.

He added that the bloc’s executive arm had been given a mandate to explore how to make use of frozen Russian assets and the bloc reserved the right to use the frozen funds to repay its loan.

The bloc holds about €210 billion ($246 billion) of frozen Russian assets. Euroclear, a securities depository in Belgium, holds most of the Russian assets immobilized in the EU and the Belgian government has raised a number of concerns about using the prospect of using the assets. A key one is that Russia will view it as an illegal repurposing of its sovereign assets.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever had demanded “binding guarantees” from all EU member states in return for Belgium’s approval of the reparations loan.

Until now, the EU has been using the interest from the assets, which are mostly bonds, to finance some of its support for Kyiv. But as the bonds themselves mature, they are turned into cash, and this is the cash the EU has now agreed to borrow and lend to Ukraine until Russia pays reparations.

Negotiations went on “day and night” ahead of Thursday’s summit, a European diplomat told CNN.

This is a developing story and will be updated