Hou Kai, Auditor General of China’s National Audit Office and a prominent member of both the UN Board of Auditors and the UN Panel of External Auditors, recently participated in high-level meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The 55th Special Session of the UN Board of Auditors and the 65th session of the UN Panel of External Auditors were held from Monday to Tuesday, bringing together global leaders in auditing and governance. During the Board of Auditors session, attendees reviewed the progress report for the latter half of 2025, strategized the 2026 audit plan, and addressed critical matters referred by UN legislative bodies. Hou emphasized the Board’s significant contributions to the UN’s reform, management, and governance improvements this year. He expressed his commitment to ensuring the Chinese audit team maintains its independence and professionalism in the first half of 2026, fulfilling its mandate from the UN General Assembly before his six-year term concludes. At the Panel of External Auditors meeting, Hou engaged in discussions with other members and UN officials on key topics, including the UN80 Initiative, financial and administrative challenges, digital transformation, and audit practices across the UN system. Additionally, Hou inspected ongoing Chinese audit operations at the UN Secretariat and met with Chinese auditors on-site, encouraging them to uphold international standards and contribute to a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable UN.