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Dai Bing

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first: 2020-09-02
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 198
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“Yemen is facing multiple challenges, such as food security, the pandemic, an oil supply shortage and unemployment. Alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and saving the Yemeni economy are urgent tasks for the international community. Recently, the seventh shipment of Saudi aid to Yemen arrived in Aden, providing strong support for Yemen’s power supply. Under the coordination of the Yemeni Government, a number of oil tankers entered the port of Al-Hudaydah, easing the pressure on the oil supply. The Yemeni Government is also actively coordinating various departments to set up an emergency distribution mechanism for petroleum products to ensure basic social services. China welcomes those developments.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“China welcomes that and hopes that he will help all parties to the conflict to enhance mutual trust and restart dialogue. The road map for peace in Yemen should be operational and reflect the way forward towards a political settlement based on the actual situation on the ground. All parties to the conflict should demonstrate political will and cooperate with the Special Envoy without preconditions. The conflict in Yemen has prolonged to this day. No one side can emerge as a winner that takes all. Insisting on military means will only lead to a lose-lose situation. We hope that all parties to the conflict will make wise choices. Countries in the region concerned should also play an active role in encouraging peace and promoting talks.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“China condemns them and expresses its condolences and sympathy to the victims and their bereaved families. We support the efforts of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to safeguard their own security and stability. All the parties to the conflict should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian facilities and refrain from any action that could exacerbate tensions. The Security Council has an obligation to remain attentive to the situation in Yemen and the region and play its due role in de-escalating the conflict. No matter how great the challenges facing it, the international community must adhere to the general direction of a political settlement of the Yemeni issue. The Special Envoy said just now that he will consult with all parties on launching multi-track negotiations.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Ambassador Hoxha for their briefings. In the past month, the situation in Yemen has continued to deteriorate, with conflicts and confrontation between the parties intensifying and cross-border attacks and air strikes escalating in turn. China is deeply concerned about that, and we urge all parties to immediately uphold a ceasefire and stop the violence. We note that the Permanent Representatives of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia wrote to the President of the Security Council several times recently concerning the cross-border attacks on civilian facilities in their territories by the Houthis. Those attack resulted in civilian casualties and threatened regional and international peace and security.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2620 (2022), which was just adopted, resets the deadline for certain clear, well-defined and realistic benchmarks for 31 August. China looks forward to working with Council members to implement all the requirements.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source
“It is an urgent task to strengthen the security capacity- building of the Sudanese authorities, which has been negatively impacted by the arms embargo. The Security Council should adjust the sanctions measures in a timely manner in the light of the changing dynamics. Resolution 2620 (2022), which was just adopted, calls for setting benchmarks for adjusting the sanctions measures against the Sudan by a set date. China expressed its support for that idea by voting in favour of the resolution. It should be noted that resolution 2562 (2021), adopted last year, called for setting benchmarks in order to adjust the sanctions measures by 15 September 2021. Regrettably, the provisions of that resolution are yet to be implemented.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): Darfur is at a critical stage of transition from peacekeeping to peace-building. While the security situation in Darfur is generally stable, it is still fragile, with frequent incidents of tribal conflict and violent looting. Recently, United Nations staff, including Chinese nationals, were attacked in an armed robbery in Darfur. China herewith registers its strong condemnation, and we call on the United Nations to effectively coordinate with the local police in the Sudan, conduct a prompt investigation and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel. The Sudanese authorities bear the primary responsibility for maintaining stability and protecting civilians following the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source
“China calls on the Secretariat, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Group of Experts of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh) Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities to step up efforts in the collection and integration of information on foreign terrorist fighters so as to enable cooperation for the resolution of this issue.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Counter-terrorism is not an excuse or basis for foreign countries to illegally station troops in Syria. The Syrian Government’s leadership in fighting terrorism must be effectively respected. Thirdly, the issue of foreign terrorist fighters must be addressed. Both Syria and Iraq have a significant presence of foreign terrorist fighters, which has spillover effects. This festering issue represents a common threat to the countries of origin for terrorists, the countries involved and the countries of the region. All parties concerned must work together to deal with it. To our knowledge, the prison under attack houses thousands of terrorists. Which countries do they come from and when will they be repatriated and stand trial? Those are all issues that the Council must focus on.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Those movements have heightened tensions in Syria, causing civilian casualties and displacement, damaging civilian infrastructure, distracting the Organization’s political settlement efforts, facilitating a resurgence of the Islamic State and enabling it to take advantage of the situation. Secondly, we must promote the international community’s efforts to strengthen cooperation on countering terrorism in Syria. The international community should adopt a unified standard in accordance with the requirements of international law and Security Council resolutions in order to jointly fight against all terrorist organizations in Syria, as listed by the Security Council. I want to emphasize that respecting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is a principle that must be adhered to when dealing with the Syrian issue.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Russia for requesting this open meeting, and I thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for the briefing that he just made. The terrorist attack on a prison in Al-Hasakah carried out by the Islamic State is very likely to have more serious consequences. The exchange of fire between the parties for multiple days have seriously threatened civilian safety and warrants great attention from the Security Council. First, we must pay greater attention to terrorism and foreign occupation in Syria. In recent days, the situation in north-western and north-eastern Syria remains turbulent, with frequent attacks by the Jabhat Fath Al-Sham terrorist organization and an escalation of military operations by foreign troops illegally stationed in Syria.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“China supports the United Nations in advancing its economic framework for Yemen and implementing short-, medium- and long- term relief measures in phases. The international community should continue to provide financial and material assistance to Yemen and maintain the United Nations humanitarian relief programme in the country. All parties in Yemen should abide by international humanitarian law, ensure humanitarian access and protect civilians, especially vulnerable groups such as women and children. We support the Yemeni Government in taking active measures on the economy and livelihoods, regulating the oil and fuel market and strengthening the management of public finance.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“We hope that all parties in Yemen will demonstrate good political will, engage with the Special Envoy without conditions, exchange views candidly and reach a realistic and feasible political solution at an early date. In that process, attention must be paid to the views of women, young people and other groups. The Yemeni issue concerns peace and stability in the Gulf region, while the situation in the region also affects the situation in Yemen. China calls on the countries of the region to play an active role in promoting peace talks on the Yemeni issue, as doing so serves the common interests of all parties. Yemen’s humanitarian needs continue to increase, with 15.6 million Yemeni people having fallen into extreme poverty. It is imperative to act urgently to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and improve the country’s economy.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“China supports the Security Council in issuing a statement on those developments and condemning all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. We hope that the relevant issues will be properly resolved as soon as possible, that the ship and its crew will be released and that maritime safety on the Red Sea and international navigation channels will be maintained. The Yemeni issue must ultimately be resolved through political means. Special Envoy Grundberg has actively engaged with all parties in Yemen. He has visited several countries in the region and has proposed a comprehensive and inclusive political process, supported and coordinated by the international community. China supports that approach. As a new year has just begun, the Yemeni people urgently need to gain confidence and hope for the future.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In that regard, China takes note of the letters from the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia and the Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the President of the Security Council, dated 28 December and 9 January, respectively. Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi attack on a store in Jizan, which resulted in civilian casualties. The United Arab Emirates reported on the hijacking of an Emirati- flagged cargo ship by the Houthis on the high seas, in the Red Sea. China is deeply concerned about those reports and notes that many countries in the region, as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, have expressed concern about the ship’s hijacking by Houthis.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Acting Assistant Secretary-General Rajasingham and the civil society representative, Ms. Al-Aghbary, for their briefings. The situation in Yemen has remained turbulent in the recent past and hostilities among the parties to the conflict have escalated, prompting widespread concern in the international community. According to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme, as of the end of 2021 the conflict had killed 377,000 Yemenis, most of them children. An early end to the conflict would mean saving more lives. All parties to the conflict should immediately uphold a ceasefire, put an end to the violence, exercise maximum restraint and refrain from taking any actions that could lead to a complicated escalation of the situation.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“MINUSMA should allocate its resources and deploy personnel in accordance with the mandate provided by the Security Council, keep everything tailored to the actual situation on the ground and respect Mali’s points of view. In readjusting their military deployments, the countries concerned need to strengthen coordination and cooperation with MINUSMA to avoid an additional burden on the Mission, while fulfilling its mandate and avoiding causing a negative impact on the safety of peacekeepers.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, China appreciates the leadership of Special Representative Wane in overcoming difficulties and actively fulfilling the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The Mission is deployed in the most dangerous peacekeeping mission area. In 2021, as many as 19 peacekeepers from Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Egypt, Togo and other countries lost their lives, which is saddening. China expresses its condolences to the relevant countries of the peacekeepers who lost their lives. It is necessary to identify weak links, improve rescue and medical capabilities for peacekeepers and use new technologies to strengthen situational awareness, improve emergency response and effectively address the threat of improvised explosive devices.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Mali is a significant force in the counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel region, and the international community should continue to support the Malian Government’s efforts to fight terrorism and maintain stability and respect Mali’s sovereignty and leadership in conducting foreign security cooperation. It is necessary to facilitate the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and achieve further results on issues such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; the redeployment of armed forces; and a Northern Development Zone. China supports Mali in developing a comprehensive political process- based strategy in the central region and making more efforts to restore State authority and reduce poverty to eliminate the root causes of conflict.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“China understands that the efforts of ECOWAS and the transitional Government of Mali are in the same direction of creating enabling conditions for the holding of general elections and ensuring that they are conducive to the maintenance of peace and stability in Mali. China encourages the two sides to maintain contact, strengthen dialogue and jointly make efforts to resolve regional issues. At the same time, forces outside the region should avoid exerting excessive pressure on Mali, which will in no way contribute to a political settlement. Secondly, terrorist forces have frequently launched attacks in the central and northern regions, which are spreading to the south, with clashes among armed groups, militias, extremist forces and so forth.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“The entire international community should support all parties in Mali in implementing the outcome of the conference, resolving differences through dialogue and consultation and injecting new impetus into national peace and stability. The issue of political transition and general elections is currently the focus of attention. The promotion of the relevant process should be aimed at maintaining unity and stable development in Mali. The drawing up of the relevant road map should respect the will of the Malian people, be tailored to the actual situation in Mali and avoid new disruptions that could be caused by electoral arrangements. China has taken note of the decision taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 9 January and the reaction of the transitional Government of Mali.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Representative Wane for his briefing. I also listened attentively to Ms. Dicko’s statement. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Mali, Ambassador Issa Konfourou, and his presence at the meeting. At present, Mali is in a critical period of promoting a political transition, maintaining security and stability and promoting national development. A peaceful, stable and united Mali serves the common interests of regional countries and the international community. I wish to highlight the following. First, Mali held a National Refoundation Conference at the end of last year, where all parties reached significant consensus on a series of major issues, such as the transition process, political reform, national security and a peace agreement.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Wang Yi, visited Africa, continuing the tradition of 32 years of Africa being the Chinese Foreign Minister’s first foreign visit of the year. In this new year, China will work with the international community and make greater contributions to the stability, development and prosperity of the countries in the region.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Recently, there has been a surge in coronavirus disease cases in West African countries. The situation does not allow for optimism. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant highlights the imbalance in vaccine distribution. It is necessary to continue to support countries of the region to fight against the pandemic, increase assistance, give early access to safe, affordable vaccines, promote exemptions to vaccine manufacturers’ exercise of intellectual property rights, and support local vaccine production. China will comprehensively implement the outcome of the eighth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, increase vaccine assistance to Africa and make greater contributions to fighting the pandemic in the region. A few days ago, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, Mr.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and other relevant United Nations agencies should support the building of regional anti-piracy mechanisms to ensure their comprehensive, effective and sustainable operation. We can learn from the existing successful experiences and explore measures to step up the fight against piracy on the basis of full consultation with coastal countries. China has taken note that Norway and Ghana have put forward a draft resolution on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. We will constructively participate in the relevant consultations and contribute to supporting regional maritime security cooperation. Fourthly, the international community should increase its support to ensure access to vaccines for countries in\\of the region.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the international community should step up its support for the strengthening of maritime security cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea. In recent years, the problem of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea has become more prominent and piracy more frequent, which seriously threatens the security and stability of coastal countries and the livelihood of the people there, impacting international shipping and trade and the regional economy. On the basis of respect for the sovereignty and leadership of coastal countries, it is necessary to help regional countries strengthen their anti-piracy capacity-building, carry out training of maritime security forces and improve joint law enforcement surveillance and other operational capabilities.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“The international community should support regional countries in strengthening counter-terrorism capacity-building and provide more support by funding equipment and logistical supplies through multilateral and bilateral channels. It is necessary to ensure respect for the countries concerned in implementing their foreign security cooperation according to their own needs and to strengthen the coordination of counter-terrorism operations and information-sharing to strive for synergy. Through measures such as deradicalization, we should eliminate the root causes of conflict, carry out vocational education and training and community correction, address youth education and employment, and prevent youth and even children from being recruited by terrorist forces.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“There has been an increase in protests in Liberia and the public security situation is grim. The international community should pay greater attention to that and guard against any threats. China will continue to support the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union in their mediation efforts and assist regional countries in seeking development partners, in line with their own national conditions. Secondly, the international community should increase its support for uniting against terrorism. Terrorist forces are rampant in Mali, Burkina Faso, the Niger, Nigeria and other countries, and are gradually spreading to the southern coastal areas of the Gulf of Guinea. They are conducting cross- border activities and frequently carry out attacks, causing heavy casualties and threatening security and stability.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“First, the international community should step up its support for the continued maintenance of stability. Late last year, Cabo Verde and The Gambia successfully held their general elections. Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Togo promoted political dialogue and reconciliation, giving new impetus to maintaining overall stability and development. Mali and Guinea are in a critical period of political transition. The international community should support the relevant countries in resolving their differences through dialogue; promote political transition, peaceful reconciliation and preparations for general elections in the light of their national conditions and within their constitutional frameworks; and strive to maintain stability and eliminate the root causes of conflict.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Annadif and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Waly for their briefings. I also listened attentively to the statement made by Ms. Cécile Thiombiano Yougbaré. Since last year, the countries of West Africa and the Sahel have worked actively to fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, maintain political stability and restore economic development. Special Representative Annadif is actively fulfilling his mandate and has played an active role in closely cooperating with West African countries and subregional organizations. In the current situation, the region continues to face many difficulties and challenges. The international community should increase its support in the following areas.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“The original intent of Security Council arms embargoes is to help the countries concerned to restore national stability and law and order. They must not hinder them in strengthening their own security capabilities. It is highly regrettable that those reasonable views are not fully reflected in the resolution. From a global perspective, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons exists in both developing and developed countries. The lax management of domestic guns and weapons in a certain developed country has not only harmed its own social stability and the safety of its people’s lives but has also brought great harm to the neighbouring countries. The international community must bear that closely in mind.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“At the same time, it should be noted that each mission area has its own specificities and challenges and that peacekeeping operations mandates should be discussed on a case-by-case basis in light of the specific situation. It is inappropriate to make a one-size-fits-all arrangement for peacekeeping operations mandates through a Security Council resolution. All countries are duly bound to strictly implement the arms embargo measures specified in the relevant Council resolutions. Meanwhile, no country is allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or violate their sovereignty under the pretext of implementing Security Council resolutions. Sanctions are a means to an end, but not an end in themselves.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“Many elements in the resolution entail adjustments to the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations, requiring peacekeeping operations to provide support to the countries concerned in monitoring arms embargoes and tracking weapons smuggling, inter alia. It also requests that the Secretary-General make recommendations on the matter in his country- specific reports. China supports peacekeeping operations in fulfilling their mandated tasks on the basis of respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned, while fully listening to their aspirations and providing support in the capacity-building, including assistance on tightening control over small arms and light weapons.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): The illicit flow, excessive accumulation and arbitrary abuse of small arms and light weapons have intensified armed conflicts, impeded sustainable development and given a boost to transnational organized crime and terrorist activities, thereby posing a serious challenge to international peace and security. China supports the Security Council’s attention to the embargoes on small arms and light weapons. Based on that position, we participated constructively in the negotiations on resolution 2616 (2021) and proposed amendments. Most regrettably, the final draft failed to fully reflect China’s concerns. For that reason, China was forced to abstain in the voting just now.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“We call for broader international efforts for peace and support the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and countries with significant influence in playing a more positive role. The Security Council should also shoulder its responsibilities, have a greater sense of urgency and work actively towards the just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question. Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Niger, and in particular you, Ambassador Abarry, for your excellent work during your presidency this month. I also appreciate the work and contribution of Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam as Council members.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“We will provide 500,000 doses to the people in Gaza, in partnership with Egypt, and 200,000 doses to UNRWA. The issue of Palestine has always been at the heart of the Middle East question. The international community should maintain the right path of the two- State solution and make greater efforts to advance the Middle East peace process on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and other international consensus. We must not allow 2022 to become yet another year misspent. We hope that Palestine and Israel will take the opportunity afforded by the recent high-level contacts, continue to build momentum, gradually re-establish mutual trust and resume equal dialogue at an early date.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“The people in the occupied Palestinian territory are suffering hardship. The international community should take urgent action, provide assistance to Palestine through multiple channels and support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in its relief and assistance work. Israel should further facilitate access for humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials and lift the blockade and siege on Gaza as soon as possible. China has always cared about the Palestinian people. We have already provided Palestine and UNRWA with multiple batches of assistance, including among other things, cash transfers, anti-pandemic supplies and coronavirus disease vaccines. We will donate another 1.5 million doses of vaccine to Palestine.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“We urge all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint, refrain from measures that could lead to further escalations, avoid harming civilians and work together to de-escalate the situation. Israel should earnestly fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law, ensure the safety of the people of the occupied territory and their property and thoroughly investigate attacks by settlers and incidents of violence against civilians in order to bring the perpetrators to justice. At the same time, Israel’s right to exist and its legitimate security concerns should also be respected. The per capita gross domestic product in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip has been shrinking for years. The Palestinian Authority faces a financial crisis. After the conflict in May, Gaza is in dire need of recovery and reconstruction.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory violate international law, undermine the contiguity of the occupied Palestinian territory, squeeze the living space for Palestinians and continuously jeopardize the prospects for the two-State solution. We once again urge Israel to abide by resolution 2334 (2016), cease all settlement activities and return to the track of the two- State solution. The security situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is worrisome. Since early this year, military and police operations in the West Bank have caused massive Palestinian casualties. Violence by the Israeli settlers has intensified, and attacks frequently occur. The tensions near Nablus last week once again sounded the alarm.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. Two days from now, it will be the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016). Regrettably, the resolution remains unimplemented to this day. The settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory not only have not ceased but have continued to expand. This year, in Area C of the West Bank, tenders have been announced for more than 3,300 settlement units, which is almost double the figure of 2020. A total of 835 Palestinian structures were demolished, displacing 1,044 Palestinians, which is the highest number since 2016. China is deeply concerned about that.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Council members should take concrete measures to eliminate the negative impact of unilateral sanctions. Countries concerned should withdraw from the illegally occupied territory in northern Syria and stop all actions that undermine Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The international community should abandon double standards and eradicate terrorist forces in Syria at an early date. Only in that way can we help Syria restore peace and order and safeguard the fundamental interests of the Syrian people.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We are pleased to note that the United Nations and its partners are carrying out early- recovery projects in a number of areas, in line with the provisions of resolution 2585 (2021), including removing debris, restoring critical infrastructure and providing vocational training, among other things. However, the scale of the relevant projects is quite limited. We hope that the United Nations will increase its investment in that regard to help the Syrian people become self- sufficient and reduce their humanitarian needs. Lastly, I would like to emphasize that, to fundamentally overcome Syria’s humanitarian challenges, we must comprehensively address the major issues that endanger Syria’s sovereignty, security and development. Unilateral sanctions have brought about immeasurable losses and harm for Syria.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“China welcomes the development by the United Nations of a six-month cross-line relief plan for north- western Syria. We welcome the launch by the World Food Programme of the second cross-line delivery to north-western Syria on 9 and 10 December. We commend the Syrian Government’s active cooperation in implementing the United Nations plan, and we urge Turkey and local authorities in north-western Syria to provide timely access and safety guarantees for cross- line relief operations and facilitate the distribution of supplies. Early-recovery and livelihood projects should be robustly supported.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“All humanitarian relief operations in Syria should fully respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The cross-border mechanism, which is politically and legally controversial, should be adjusted in a timely manner in the light of developments on the ground and make a gradual transition to cross-line delivery. The report states that the environment for cross-border relief operations is complex. The local authorities in some areas have close ties with terrorists, and the risk of the misappropriation of humanitarian supplies therefore cannot be ruled out. China is concerned about that. We request the United Nations to take all the necessary monitoring measures to ensure the humanitarian nature of the cross-border operation. The cross-line relief operations in north-eastern and north-western Syria should continue to be scaled up.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“The Security Council should provide concrete support for the work of the Special Envoy to advance the Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process. Ten years into the conflict, Syria is mired in a profound economic and humanitarian crisis. The international community must help the Syrian people to maintain their livelihoods and hope. China supports the international community and United Nations agencies in stepping up their assistance to Syria based on the guiding principles for emergency humanitarian relief, as set out in General Assembly resolution 46/182. Under-Secretary-General Griffiths just presented the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/1030) submitted pursuant to resolution 2585 (2021). China has carefully studied the report, and we would like to emphasize the following points.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Ms. Ballour for their briefings. China commends the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy for the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). We welcome his recent visit to Damascus, during which he met with the Syrian Foreign Minister and exchanged views on outstanding issues facing Syria. We took note of the fact that the Constitutional Committee has not yet decided the dates for the next round of meetings. We call on all parties to continue to engage constructively with the Special Envoy and strive to reach an agreement as soon as possible on the arrangements for the next session.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“The Security Council must carefully study the impact of the arms embargo on the Sudan’s security capacity-building and take effective measures to eliminate such impacts. Resolution 2562 (2021) requires that clear and feasible benchmarks for adjusting the Sudan’s sanctions be established no later than 15 September 2021. Regrettably, the relevant process was not completed within the time frame set by the Security Council. We hope that the actions requested by the Security Council in resolution 2562 (2021) can be implemented as soon as possible.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“At the eighth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that we would provide 1 billion doses of vaccines to Africa, strive to reach $300 billion total imports from Africa in the next three years, and work with Africa to implement nine programmes in such fields as health, poverty reduction, trade and investment. This will inject a new impetus into the development of African countries, including the Sudan. Thirdly, the Sudan’s security capacity-building still needs to be further strengthened to properly handle such issues as intercommunal conflicts and to better implement the National Plan for the Protection of Civilians.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“Without satisfying people’s needs for food and shelter, it will be difficult to achieve stability and development. Under these circumstances, the suspension of debt relief and economic assistance by some financial institutions and countries has increased the Sudan’s development burden and exacerbated the plight of the Sudanese people. China urges the international community to maintain its economic support and assistance to the Sudan, inject positive energy for the country to be able to overcome its difficulties.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“It has been repeatedly proved by past practices that imposing the so-called democratic plan from outside is merely using democracy as a banner while taking the opportunity to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. In effect, it is depriving the country concerned of its democracy and the betrayal of the democratic spirit. That is not true democracy. Secondly, the economic reform measures adopted by the Sudanese authorities have achieved some results. However, the overall situation is still unsatisfactory. The inflation rate has exceeded 300 per cent. For a long time, issues concerning people’s employment and livelihood have remained serious, and public dissatisfaction has grown. This is one of the root causes of the Sudan’s turmoil.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source