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Chen Xu

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1999-02-26

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2003-04-28

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1. “We endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation, contained in his report, to extend UNMISET's mandate. Timor-Leste continues to confront various difficulties and challenges in its endeavours to ensure national security and stability and in promoting economic and social development. We endorse the Secretary-General's observation that nation-building efforts in Timor-Leste will require the assistance of the international community, in particular the donor countries, the United Nations system and international financial institutions. China will, as always, lend its strong support to the Timorese people in their efforts to maintain national stability and to build their country, and will continue to support the work of Ambassador Sharma and of UNMISET. China will continue to provide assistance to the extent of its capabilities.”

   2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source

2. “As the Secretary-General pointed out in paragraph 64 of his report, "By adopting resolution 1473 (2003), the Security Council showed that it remains determined to provide the support required for the long-term success of Timor-Leste." We have noted the considerable efforts deployed by UNMISET in helping Timor-Leste to enhance its public administration capacities and to finalize the establishment of its judicial system. It has made progress in dealing with the threat posed by armed groups and has gradually created conditions for the national defence force and National Police to take over fully defence and policing matters. The Chinese delegation commends UNMISET and Ambassador Sharma for their achievements in helping the Government to carry out its work.”

   2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source

3. “Timor-Leste is integrating itself into the international community. It has continued to develop its relations with Indonesia and other countries in the region. We are pleased to see what has been achieved by the Timorese Government and people. However, given the situation in the country, we cannot let our guard down. Not long ago, following a series of armed and violent incidents, the security situation deteriorated, giving rise to concern on the part of the international community and of the Security Council. For that reason, the Council adopted resolution 1473 (2003) and adjusted UNMISET's downsizing plan.”

   2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source

4. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to thank the Secretary-General for his report, as well as Ambassador Sharma, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. The general situation in East Timor is encouraging. Under the leadership of the Government of Timor-Leste, and with the active support of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), the people of Timor-Leste have, since independence, been pursuing the task of nation- building in all its aspects in a steady and orderly manner. The administrative and judicial systems are gradually moving towards institutionalization. The national defence force and the National Police have been intensifying their preparations for fulfilling their responsibilities for defending national peace and stability.”

   2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source

5. “They need to benefit from the common experience we have gained through our practice. We hope that, in our future periodic reviews, the Goods Review List and procedures will be further adjusted and improved so as to better meet the humanitarian needs of Iraq and to ensure normal economic exchanges and trade between Iraq and other countries.”

   2002-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4683 (2002) · source

6. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation is in favour of adjustments to the Goods Review List and the relevant procedures with a view to improving the humanitarian situation in Iraq. In this spirit, we took part in the consultations on the draft resolution and proposed a number of amendments. We note that China's amendments have basically been reflected in the text. The text in general is quite balanced, and that is why China voted in favour of the draft resolution. We have also noted the positions of other members. We, too, believe that if there had been time for further exchanges of views among members, it would have been possible to achieve a better result. What must be pointed out is that the current Goods Review List and procedures are not perfect.”

   2002-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4683 (2002) · source

7. “The Chinese delegation endorses the analysis and proposals made in the report of the visiting mission, including the proposal to extend UNMEE's mandate. Consolidating the development of the peace process requires not only the joint efforts of the Governments of the two countries, but also cooperation between United Nations agencies and full cooperation between the United Nations, Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Organization of African Unity, humanitarian agencies and non-governmental organizations. We sincerely hope that the conflict will be resolved at an early date in order to inject new vitality into the momentum for resolving other conflicts on the African continent.”

   2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

8. “At the same time, they must demonstrate calm and restraint and maintain the security of the Temporary Security Zone, avoiding any unilateral actions that would negatively affect the peace process. UNMEE has done a lot of work in maintaining tranquillity in the Temporary Security Zone and in easing tensions between the two countries. We wish to commend and support the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Joseph Legwaila, to move the peace process forward. In the current situation, it is even more necessary for the parties to the conflict to strengthen their cooperation with UNMEE through concrete actions. We also hope that UNMEE will continue its current efforts to play a positive role in the smooth implementation of the Boundary Commission's decision.”

   2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

9. “In order genuinely to put aside past differences, increase confidence and dispel mistrust, it will be necessary for both sides to make further efforts. We hope that both countries can, in the interests of their peoples, scrupulously fulfil their commitments to accept the decision of the Boundary Commission in order to create favourable conditions for peace and the development of the two countries. It also needs to be pointed out that while it might be easy to draw a boundary line on a piece of paper, it is much harder to physically demarcate that boundary on the ground. Like others, we hope that the two countries will, in a timely manner, reach agreement on specific modalities for implementing the decision.”

   2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

10. “On the one hand, the border area - particularly the Temporary Security Zone - is basically calm. Both sides have reiterated that the decision of the Boundary Commission will be binding and final. Both sides have also agreed to have the United Nations play a central role in the implementation of the Boundary Commission's decision. On the whole, the situation is an encouraging one. That is a result of the efforts made by both sides in the peace process. On the other hand, the Peace Agreement itself does not mean that peace will naturally appear. The specific modalities for implementing the decision still need to be determined. Issues such as demining, refugees and the release of prisoners of war still need to be resolved.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

11. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to welcome you, Mr. President, as you chair this public meeting today. Recently, the Security Council mission successfully visited Ethiopia and Eritrea and presented a report, thereby demonstrating the Council's firm support of and commitment to the peace process in Ethiopia and Eritrea. We would like to express our appreciation for the outstanding leadership of Ambassador Kolby and for the efforts of the Permanent Mission of Norway. I would also like to thank the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea for their warm hospitality, as well as the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) for the meticulous arrangements they made. The peace process in Ethiopia and Eritrea is at a crucial stage.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

12. “The Chinese delegation supports the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other international relief organizations. We also support the efforts of Ambassador Gambari, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. For our part, we will also work for the peace process in Angola.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

13. “As far as the Security Council is concerned, we must redouble our efforts to promote the peace process. Only thus can the humanitarian situation in the country be alleviated. The Angolan Government has many times expressed its readiness and willingness to achieve national reconciliation and peace. It is regrettable that the armed faction led by Savimbi has continued its violent activities, thus sabotaging the peace process in Angola. This is unacceptable. It is necessary for the international community to exert pressure on UNITA. We appeal to Savimbi and the armed faction under his leadership to respond to the Angolan Government's peace initiative by laying down their arms and starting peace negotiations with the Government as soon as possible.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

14. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I will be very brief. First of all, like other colleagues, I would like to thank Mr. Oshima for his briefing. We would also like to thank Mr. Georges Chikoti, Vice-Minister for External Relations of Angola, for his important statement. The humanitarian situation in Angola is a source of great concern to us. We have noted that the United Nations and other international relief organizations are carrying out activities there and that the Angolan Government has taken actions in response. We hope that these efforts will be effective as soon as possible and that the Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal will receive sufficient funding. The humanitarian situation in Angola is related closely to the security situation and the peace process there.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

15. “If our work in this regard can yield speedy results, it will have an important impact on the peace and security of the countries and regions concerned. Previous speakers have asked many of the questions that I was planning to ask, so I will not ask any of my own. I simply wanted to make those brief comments. Before concluding, however, I would like to say how much we appreciate the important contributions made by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) over the years to the resolution of the problems of refugees throughout the world. The Chinese delegation will continue to support UNHCR in its work. We are convinced that, under the leadership of Mr. Lubbers, UNHCR will go on to even greater achievements.”

    2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source

16. “The problems associated with refugees vary from one part of the world to another. In resolving these problems, therefore, we must take into account the specific situations and needs of the countries and regions concerned. For some developing countries, poverty and economic underdevelopment are often among the major sources of armed conflict, while the lack of infrastructure, in turn, seriously hinders relief work for refugees. That has been the case in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone. We therefore support Mr. Lubbers' comments to the effect that Africa should remain our top priority. We should build upon the work that has been done to date so as to truly help those countries to overcome their economic difficulties and properly address the return, resettlement and reintegration of refugees.”

    2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source

17. “While providing humanitarian assistance to refugees, therefore, the international community should concentrate on the resolution of disputes and the settlement of conflicts. The work that has been carried out by the United Nations in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and East Timor has produced results in this regard. We therefore believe that the Security Council should make further efforts in that direction. The proper settlement of the question of refugees will require joint efforts on the part of the United Nations, relevant regional organizations and the parties to the conflict. The various bodies within the United Nations system should also be more efficient in their division of labour and cooperate better so that relief work for refugees can be carried out in a coordinated and orderly manner.”

    2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source

18. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting. Like other delegations, we would like to thank Mr. Lubbers for his detailed briefing, in particular his overview of the situation in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Balkans, which will be very helpful for the Council in its discussions. His comments on the relationship between the issue of refugees and the fight against terrorism deserve our attention. The problem of refugees touches upon many issues and must be resolved through an integrated approach. The issues of which the Security Council is currently seized demonstrate that conflict and war are the major cause of refugees and internally displaced persons.”

    2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source

19. “We believe that his successor will continue his efforts for the full and comprehensive implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and for the peace process in the region.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

20. “We also believe that the Security Council should pay close attention to this process. At this crucial time, the observations and recommendations of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should be heeded and adopted. We concur with the Secretary-General in his opinion that key to the success of the provisional institutions of self-government is the establishment of a professional and multi-ethnic civil service in Kosovo, which should guarantee equal representation of minorities. We hope that transparent and non- discriminatory recruiting policies will be maintained so that minorities will be provided equal recruitment opportunities. Finally, the Chinese delegation would like to pay tribute to Mr. Haekkerup for his work.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

21. “In this regard, my delegation believes that the observation made by the Secretary-General in his report in paragraph 43 deserves our attention. We hope that UNMIK and KFOR will continue to make efforts, based on those being made. We also expect that the parties in Kosovo will set aside their differences and will work together to establish a broad coalition government that will fully reflect the interests of all minority communities. That government should also devote itself to establishing trust among all the communities and bring about national reconciliation, in order to lay the foundation for the economic recovery of Kosovo and long-term stability in the region. UNMIK is working on restructuring and refocusing its work. We hope that all work can be conducted smoothly.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

22. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, we wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report. We also thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno, for his briefing today. The smooth holding of Assembly elections throughout Kosovo was an important step in the Kosovo peace process. We express our appreciation to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the other parties involved for their efforts. We are also gratified that the people of Kosovo are actively participating in political life there. We remain concerned about the situation in Kosovo after the elections, particularly about the security situation in Kosovo and of the minorities there. The Secretary-General mentioned this in paragraphs 21 and 23 of his report.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

23. “In conclusion, the Chinese delegation would like to congratulate Bangladesh, Jamaica, Mali, Tunisia and Ukraine for their tireless efforts and for their contribution to the Council's work. The Chinese delegation intends to continue to work together with other Council members, including the new members, in order fully to discharge the Council's functions. Finally, I should like to wish you, Mr. President, and all of the other members of the Council the very best for the holidays.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

24. “The world is far from being peaceful, and we are still confronted with great challenges. As far as the Security Council is concerned, how to enhance its efficiency and enable it to better discharge its responsibility to maintain international peace and security are matters that warrant serious consideration on our part. With regard to the reform of the Council's working methods and the enhancement of its efficiency, the Council has held many discussions, and many of the proposals are quite worthy of our consideration. China believes that the views of non- members of the Security Council should be solicited more frequently. We are also in favour of improving the working methods of the Council. However, the question of whether such an objective can be achieved simply by holding more public meetings deserves further consideration.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

25. “After the new wave of turbulence in the Middle East, the Council held discussions in a timely fashion on the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Although no resolutions were adopted, the convening of the meeting itself represented the importance the Council attaches to this issue. As other colleagues have noted, the focus of the Council's work this month is on Africa and the volatile issues there. Many of those issues have been featured on the agendas of our deliberations, particularly the issue of West Africa. I believe that such an exercise will play a positive role in promoting a comprehensive solution to the problems in Africa. In this regard, Mr. President, the Chinese delegation would like to express its appreciation of your tireless efforts and outstanding performance, as well as those of the Malian delegation.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

26. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): As far as the Security Council is concerned, December is usually regarded as a relatively easy month. However, this month we carried out a great deal of substantive work. Although we are almost 10 days away from the end of the month, we can now say with great conviction that the work of the Council this month has been full of results. In addition, your work, Mr. President, and that of the Malian delegation have been highly effective. After the signing of the Bonn Agreement, the Council adopted, within a relatively short period of time, two resolutions on Afghanistan, which will surely have a great impact on the smooth implementation of the Bonn Agreement and the promotion of a durable solution for the Afghanistan situation.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

27. “We hope that the United Nations will play a greater role in re-establishing peace in Angola. In this respect, we support the ongoing efforts of Mr. Gambari and wish him greater success.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

28. “In such circumstances, we demand that Mr. Savimbi and the armed faction of UNITA respond immediately and positively to the good will of the Angolan Government, lay down their arms and enter peace negotiations with the Government with the priority of exploring ways and means to establish a ceasefire and to resettle armed combatants. This will help create conditions conducive to a political settlement of the Angolan conflict and to improving the humanitarian situation in that country. In the context of the Angolan peace process, we commend the approach taken by the Angolan Government in giving full play to the role of civil groups. We believe that the Lusaka Protocol and the relevant Security Council resolutions continue to be the bases of the peace process.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

29. “Since then, his Government has repeatedly reiterated the validity of the Lusaka Protocol, indicated its willingness to continue to strive for national reconciliation and comprehensive peace and emphasized its readiness to pursue, together with civil groups in Angola, ways, formats and specific methods to attain reconciliation and peace. The Chinese delegation highly appreciates the efforts made by the Angolan Government. It is regrettable, however, that the armed faction under the leadership of Mr. Savimbi is turning a deaf ear to the positive proposals of the Angolan Government and continues to engage in terrorist activities, undermining peace in Angola and causing many casualties. Mr. Savimbi and the armed faction under his leadership must be held fully responsible for the repeated setbacks in the peace process in Angola.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

30. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): We should like to thank Under-Secretary-General Gambari for his briefing on the situation in Angola. We appreciate his efforts to promote peace in that country. The peace process in Angola is currently in the process of changing and Mr. Gambari has said that there is now a window of hope. The situation is generally encouraging. We thank you, Mr. President, for having arranged this open meeting. Early this year, President Dos Santos made a four-point proposal for the achievement of peace in Angola.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

31. “We hope that the Security Council's consideration of the addendum will go a long way towards sustaining and increasing the momentum for a political solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and continue to move forward the inter-Congolese political dialogue to a successful conclusion on the basis of ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereign independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In conclusion, we also favour an appropriate extension of the Panel's mandate so that it will continue to monitor the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

32. “The addendum of the Panel of Experts makes a number of recommendations that will help the Security Council in the next phase of its consideration of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in trying to promote peace in the Great Lakes region. At the same time, we also believe that the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is only one among many issues concerning the conflict in the Great Lakes region.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

33. “We note that some countries have already responded to the addendum and expressed the wish to cooperate earnestly. It could be said that, in a way, the addendum has already made a difference. At the same time, we must not underestimate the grave nature of the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Seven months have passed since the Security Council began its consideration of this issue last May, but it seems that little has changed. The illegal exploitation and plundering of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue unabated. It is imperative for the Security Council to pay attention to this situation and take appropriate measures to stop the illegal exploitation and plundering of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

34. “Mr. Wang Donghua (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uganda, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Adviser to the President of Rwanda, and thanks them for their presence at this open meeting of the Security Council. The Chinese delegation would like to thank Ambassador Kassem and the other members of the Panel for the addendum to the report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural S/l'VA437 Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This addendum has attracted the attention not only of the Security Council, but also of the parties concerned.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

35. “We are looking forward to the Secretary- General's report due in October, which will outline concrete recommendations in this area. Finally, we support the presidential statement to be adopted at the conclusion of this meeting.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

36. “We appreciate the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) under the leadership of Mr. Vieira de Mello for the great amount of work they have done towards the successful holding of the elections. We also appreciate the efforts made by the Government of Indonesia for the election. Mr. Guehenno mentioned in his briefing that after elections there will be a great amount of work to do. We believe that the members of the Constituent Assembly will shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them and show themselves worthy of the trust placed in them by the East Timorese people. We call upon the international community to continue to provide the necessary assistance to the East Timorese people. The Chinese delegation supports maintaining a substantial international presence in East Timor after independence.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

37. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): We also welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at this very important meeting. We thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for his important briefing, as do the other members of the Council, concerning the successful holding of elections for the Constituent Assembly. We wish to express our gratification. This is a very important step in the independence process for East Timor. It will also establish solid foundations for peace, stability, prosperity in East Timor after independence. We appreciate the efforts made by the East Timorese leaders and congratulate the East Timorese people for their participation in the election and for the spirit they have demonstrated. We wish to congratulate the elected members of the Assembly.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

38. “We hope that the two parties will seize and cherish this opportunity and that they will promote mutual confidence by taking real action to properly settle such issues as the demarcation of borders, the establishment of direct flights and the repatriation of refugees in order to lay a solid foundation for a final settlement of their dispute.”

    2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source

39. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): Like other delegations, we wish to thank Under-Secretary- General Guehenno for his briefing this morning. The Chinese delegation is very pleased with the positive developments, in particular the establishment of the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ). As Mr. Legwaila has said, the establishment of the TSZ marks the formal separation of the forces of the two parties. Indeed, this is a prerequisite for the complete implementation of the peace accord. We appreciate the positive efforts and sincerity of both parties, as well as the efforts made by the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. At the same time, the establishment of the TSZ does not mean that the problem has been resolved.”

    2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source

40. “A Chinese trade delegation recently visited East Timor and signed an agreement with UNTAET on economic and technical cooperation under which the Chinese Government is to provide new and non-gratis assistance to East Timor. In addition, China has delivered promised assistance to East Timor in the form of agricultural machinery, fishing gear, farm tools and agricultural chemicals. We will continue to help East Timor with training in agricultural techniques and in the training of civil servants.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

41. “To advance the independence process in East Timor and ensure that the country will gradually achieve self-reliance after independence, it is necessary that UNTAET further step up "Timorization" and ensure that more Timorese are involved in the power- transfer process, and that power is transferred to them in a proactive and steadfast manner. China hopes that in this regard the United Nations will respect and attentively heed the aspirations of the East Timorese people and that, on that basis, it will submit to the Council specific suggestions on the various aspects of the transfer of power. Finally, I wish to brief the Council about some developments. As a friendly neighbour of East Timor, China has been helping East Timor to the best of its ability.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

42. “We believe that with the gradual improvement in the security situation, international aid agencies should return to West Timor as soon as possible in order to help refugees in dire need and to accelerate their repatriation so that they may fully participate in the independence process in East Timor and be able to exercise the democratic rights to which they are entitled. China appreciates the efforts made by the Government of Indonesia to implement resolution 1319 (2000) and to facilitate the early return of international relief workers to West Timor. We hope that the United Nations and the Security Council will, in the light of current realities, seriously consider the request by the Government of Indonesia for the early deployment of a security assessment mission to the area.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

43. “Mr. Wang Donghua (China) (Spoke in Chinese): I regret that I was not personally able to hear the briefing given by Mr. Annabi. As usual, his briefing was highly informative. Since the Council last considered a report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional Administration Mission in East Timor (UNTAET), East Timor has achieved further progress in the attainment of independence in various aspects. In particular, we must point out that "Timorization" is being accelerated and that voter registration has begun. We appreciate the efforts made in this regard by all parties, including the people of East Timor and UNTAET. The issue of refugees in West Timor continues to be an outstanding problem. Many delegations have stated this fact.”

    2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source

44. “We welcome the efforts of UNMIK and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to engage in constructive dialogue on matters of common concern. Thus, Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) will be fully implemented.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

45. “Recently, in southern Serbia, conflicts occurred in the ground safety zone bordering Kosovo, and they are escalating. This not only raises very serious humanitarian issues, but it will also present new threats to ethnic relations in Kosovo, thus affecting peace and stability in that region. This is something we are very worried about. We strongly condemn the provocative acts of extremism. We have taken note that KFOR has adopted some measures and we hope that it will take further measures to restrict the activities of the Liberation Army of Presevo, Medveda and Bujanovac (UCPMB) to ensure that the safety zone is not used as a haven for attacks against Serbia. The appropriate resolution of the question of Kosovo hinges on the understanding, support and cooperation given to Kosovo.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

46. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset we would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report as well the briefing by the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi. We welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Goran Svilanovic, and welcome his statement. After local elections in Kosovo, the situation remains grave. In particular, politically motivated acts of violence increased. We are deeply concerned by this. It is our view that if extremist elements and secessionist forces are not curbed the consequences will be very serious. We hope that UNMIK and KFOR will take very forceful measures, and we urge people in all walks of life in Kosovo, especially their leaders, to renounce the use of force and translate it into concrete action.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

47. “Obviously, this has not been caused by purely technical reasons. Once again China calls upon the countries concerned to prove by their actions that they are sincere in reducing the holds. The comprehensive sanctions regime lasting more than 10 years is the major reason for the humanitarian sufferings of the Iraqi people. This is an undeniable fact. The oil-for-food programme cannot, and will never, completely address those humanitarian sufferings. Only early lifting of the sanctions can achieve this objective. Therefore, China calls for the early lifting of the comprehensive sanctions against Iraq.”

    2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source

48. “However, not only have large amounts of contracts been put on hold, but the proposal agreed by many members of the Council that the Secretary- General present a list for rapid approval has not been accepted, due to the differing opinions of a number of Member States. We deeply regret this. As the oil-for-food programme is about to be extended, we must mention that many humanitarian projects have been put on hold. According to the latest report of the United Nations Office of the Iraq Programme, the amount that has been put on hold exceeds $2.5 billion, and there is no sign of improvement. Obviously, this cannot be accepted. Although the Secretary-General has launched many appeals, and the contract-submitting countries have done their best to cooperate, many contracts have yet to be approved.”

    2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source

49. “These are reasonable and practical proposals, and the Security Council should consider them positively. However, this has not been appropriately reflected in the draft resolution, and we very much regret this. In the past two years the United Nations Office of the Iraq Programme and the many humanitarian agencies in Iraq have repeatedly pointed out that the communications facilities in Iraq can hardly meet basic needs and requests. This is one of the most crucial areas that have seriously hampered the implementation of humanitarian projects. Effective measures are needed to improve this situation.”

    2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source

50. “Mr. Chen Xu (China)(spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution, because while Iraq is still under comprehensive sanctions extending the oil-for-food programme is the only effective means to alleviate the humanitarian suffering ofthe Iraqi people. It must be pointed out that in certain areas the draft resolution does not fully reflect our requests and positions. It is well known that the current oil industry situation in Iraq is extremely worrying and can hardly be sustained. Both the Secretary-General and independent oil experts have repeatedly submitted extremely objective and professional reports to the Council. The Iraqi Government has proposed the use of a certain amount of cash components in order to maintain and improve oil-producing conditions.”

    2000-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4241 (2000) · source