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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“With regard to issues such as tracking the remaining fugitives, relocating those who have been acquitted and released and transferring cases between the Mechanism and the countries concerned. China hopes that the Mechanism and the parties concerned will strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, accommodate each other’s legitimate concerns, draw on the successful practices of international criminal tribunals to find appropriate solutions and cooperate in the fight against impunity. In accordance with the relevant Council resolutions, the Mechanism should be a small, temporary and efficient structure whose functions and size diminish over time.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“The progress of the Mechanism’s trials on core cases in the past two years has been slow, due to the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the health of those indicted, among other things. China hopes that the Mechanism will complete the remaining two cases efficiently and in strict accordance with the estimated timetables outlined in the report. Given the diminishing number of cases and judicial functions, the Mechanism should continue to reduce its expenditures and further rationalize the allocation of budgetary resources to focus on judicial activities. Practical and effective cooperation between the Mechanism and the countries concerned is particularly important for its completion of its mandate and advancement of its work.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks President Santana and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings. During the reporting period the Security Council adopted resolution 2637 (2022), by which it decided that the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals should continue to operate for another two- year term. In accordance with resolution 2637 (2022), the Mechanism should set timetables for all its activities, in particular the processing of cases, and strictly adhere to them. It should further reduce its costs and propose alternatives for the transfer of its remaining activities in due course. China hopes that the Residual Mechanism will carry out its work in accordance with its mandate and the requirements of the Council and looks forward to progress being made in that regard as soon as possible.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“China will continue to uphold objectivity and impartiality and will work with all peace-loving countries in the world to play a constructive role in the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we must collectively reject the use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, reaffirming that nuclear weapons should never be used and that nuclear war should never be fought in order to prevent a nuclear crisis on the Eurasian continent. Thirdly, we must make joint efforts to stabilize the global industrial chain and supply chain and prevent any disruption to international cooperation in the energy, food and financial spheres that may undermine global economic recovery, especially the economic and fiscal stability of developing countries. Fourthly, we must jointly provide winter relief for civilians in crisis-affected areas. We must improve the humanitarian situation on the ground and prevent a humanitarian crisis on an even larger scale.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“During his recent meetings with the leaders of several countries on the issue of Ukraine, President Xi Jinping underscored that conflicts and wars produce no winners and that such a complex issue has no simple solution. In the current situation, China believes that the international community must work together on the following four fronts. First, we must jointly support all efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis, calling on all parties concerned to stay level-headed, exercise restraint and make direct contact as soon as possible in order to create the conditions for relaunching negotiations.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Flooding the battlefield with weapons and continuously expanding the categories and scope of deployed armaments will only aggravate the existing strife, prolong and amplify the conflict and make ordinary people pay a high price. The facts have shown that resolving the crisis through dialogue and negotiation is the only way to effectively minimize casualties and help to restore peace in Ukraine and Europe as a whole. China once again calls on the international community to redouble its efforts to encourage peace talks, promote a favourable atmosphere for the parties involved to return to negotiations and create conditions for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, those warnings have indeed materialized. There have been reports that some armed groups and terrorist organizations in the Middle East and Africa have obtained, through illegal channels, weapons and ammunition flowing from Ukraine. The international community should pay attention to that issue and take preventive measures. From a long-term perspective, the large stockpile of weapons, ammunition and explosives on Ukrainian territory may pose security risks to post-conflict recovery and reconstruction. Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia are among the countries that have had painful experiences in that regard. On the Ukrainian issue, China has always advocated the cessation of hostilities, as well as dialogue and peace talks. Since the onset of the crisis, China has always stressed that a political solution is the only way out.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank High Representative Nakamitsu and Mr. Kovalik for their briefings. The Ukraine crisis has been unfolding for almost 10 months now and a large number of weapons and ammunition have poured into the country. Human lives appear so fragile in front of gun barrels. Both sides have suffered huge losses and immense trauma in the fighting, with ordinary people bearing the brunt of it. In her briefing to the Security Council in September (see S/PV.9127), Mrs. Nakamitsu stated that a large-scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises concerns about their potential diversion. Mrs. Nakamitsu re-emphasized that point in her briefing today. In June this year, INTERPOL also indicated that weapons destined for Ukraine could end up on the black market and fall into the hands of criminals.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“We hope that MONUSCO will take stock of its successful experience, continue to communicate with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, respect its views and, in the light of the situation on the ground and the benchmarks for withdrawal, advance the drawdown plan in an orderly and responsible manner.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“We hope that it will refer mandates that are beyond its capabilities to the Government of the country concerned and the United Nations country team and, in the light of the actual needs of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provide the necessary technical and logistical support for the 2023 elections. China encourages MONUSCO to continue strengthening its communication with the Congolese Government and all social sectors through various channels in order to enhance understanding and trust so as to create the right environment in which MONUSCO can perform its duties. We also hope that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will take effective measures to ensure the safety of peacekeepers. MONUSCO has now successfully withdrawn from the Kasaï and Tanganyika provinces.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“China will support the next draft resolution on renewing the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and it also supports the lifting of the notification requirement for arms imports by the country’s Government. Under the leadership of Special Representative Keita, MONUSCO has overcome a series of daunting challenges and plays an important role in maintaining regional peace and security. China commends those efforts. We support the one-year renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate and hope that the Mission will streamline and optimize its mandate and devote more of its resources to its core tasks, such as supporting the peace process, protecting civilians and maintaining security and stability.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“According to multiple reports, armed groups such as the M-23 possess weapons that are more sophisticated than those of the security forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That shows the negative impact of the Security Council’s arms embargo on the security capabilities of the country’s Government, which defeats the purpose of establishing the sanctions regime. During the recent visit by members of the sanctions Committee to the region, headed by Ambassador Biang, the Democratic Republic of the Congo again demanded that the Council lift its arms embargo on the country.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“A third inter-Congolese dialogue, held under the Nairobi process, provided a platform for armed groups to engage in political dialogue. Those regional efforts have played an important role in de-escalating the situation and deserve full recognition. We look forward to the prompt implementation and effectiveness of the consensus and outcomes of those meetings. The international community should continue to support Africans in their quest for African solutions to African problems, step up political, humanitarian, technical and financial support and form synergies with the countries of the region to promote the restoration of security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as soon as possible.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“The countries of the region are a security community, and the parties concerned should resolve their differences as soon as possible based on respect for each other’s interests and concerns, through dialogue and consultations, and should eliminate the security threat with a range of measures. The leaders of Kenya, Angola and Burundi, among others, through their good offices and mediation efforts, have promoted dialogue and engagement among the countries of the region, thereby making a major contribution to easing tensions in the area. The recent mini-summit on peace and security in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo set a timetable for the withdrawal of the M-23 from occupied areas.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, the security situation in the eastern part of the country has not yet improved, as the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) continues to mount attacks against the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo, resulting in many casualties and displacement, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and casting a shadow over regional security and development. It is crucial to de-escalate the situation and restore stability as soon as possible. All armed groups, including the M-23, should immediately cease hostilities, unconditionally lay down their weapons, withdraw from occupied areas and engage in political dialogue and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes His Excellency Mr. Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen’Apala, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Permanent Representatives of Rwanda and Burundi to today’s meeting. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita and the other briefers for their briefings. For some time now, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has continued to advance reforms in key areas and improve its governance, making progress in stimulating economic growth, balancing the 2023 elections process, promoting local development and demobilizing armed forces, which are all encouraging and deserving of recognition.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to stress that the Security Council should establish clear and feasible exit arrangements for the existing sanctions mechanisms, conduct regular reviews and adjust or lift sanctions in a timely manner. The humanitarian exemption resolution just adopted by the Security Council must not lead to the perpetuation and permanent adjustment of some sanctions mechanisms that should have been adjusted long ago. China will work with all members of the Security Council to continue to promote the improvement of sanctions mechanisms in a responsible manner so as to minimize the negative impact of sanctions on humanitarian activities and people’s livelihoods.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“At the same time, the international community should pay great attention to the negative impact of unilateral sanctions on humanitarian operations. Undeniably, the greatest legal and political risks faced by humanitarian agencies do not come from Security Council sanctions, but from increasing unilateral sanctions and the long-arm jurisdiction of some countries. In reality, they often trigger great chaos and disastrous situations and thereby create or exacerbate humanitarian crises. We hope that the countries concerned will uphold the spirit of humanity embodied in the just-adopted resolution 2664 (2022) and stop imposing unilateral sanctions outside of the Council’s sanctions framework as soon as possible.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“China supports the Security Council’s action to improve the sanctions regime by actively participating in consultations and promoting the improvement of the draft. We just voted in favour of the resolution. Resolution 2664 (2022) clarifies the relationship between humanitarian assistance and sanctions and dispels the concerns and worries of the providers of assistance. We hope that States Members of the United Nations and international humanitarian agencies will actively implement the humanitarian exemptions provided for in the resolution and prevent an expanded interpretation or excessive implementation of sanctions. We also hope that the international community, especially developed countries, scale up humanitarian assistance and provide more substantive support for humanitarian operations.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): Sanctions are a unique tool granted to the Security Council by the United Nations Charter. China has always maintained that the Council should approach the issue of sanctions in a prudent and responsible manner and avoid abuses that could have negative humanitarian implications. In February, at the Security Council open meeting on sanctions (see S/PV.8962), China proposed that the Security Council should establish a standing exemption mechanism for certain humanitarian agencies and humanitarian assistance. The proposal was widely supported by many countries. We are pleased to see that Ireland and the United States responded to the appeals and demands of all parties and introduced today’s resolution on humanitarian exemptions.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“In collaboration with UNICEF, China has also implemented a maternal and child health-care project in the Sudan benefiting more than 70,000 people in West Darfur. We will increase our strategic and operational alignment with the Sudan and continue to assist it to the best of our ability with a view to enabling peace and development there as soon as possible.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“China calls on the international community to increase its assistance to the Sudan and welcomes the convening of a meeting of the Friends of Sudan under the auspices of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan. We look to the Mission to strengthen its work in helping the Sudan’s economic development and peacebuilding. As a good friend and partner of the Sudan, China is committed to assisting the country’s development and benefiting its people. China recently signed a new bilateral economic and technical cooperation agreement with the Sudan. The Omdurman China-Sudan Friendship High School renovation project has been completed with Chinese assistance.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“When we discuss the renewal of sanctions in February 2023, China urges the penholder to make substantive improvements to the text so that the Council can set clear and realistic benchmarks for modifying sanctions without further delay. Given the impacts of torrential rain, floods and the global food and energy crisis, the Sudan’s economic and humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with one third of its population in need of humanitarian relief. The 2022 humanitarian response plan for the Sudan is funded only to 41 per cent of its requirements, which falls far short of meeting the Sudan’s humanitarian needs.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/898), the recent situation in Darfur has been relatively stable, with a drop in large scale-violence, which would not be possible without the sustained efforts of the Sudanese Government. The Security Council sanctions on the Sudan are no longer relevant to the developments on the ground. The sanctions hinder the Sudanese Government’s ability to carry out security operations and effectively protect civilians in Darfur, and therefore should be modified in a timely manner until they are definitively lifted. The Council’s inability to develop benchmarks for modifying the sanctions on the Sudan over the past two years is regrettable. Council sanctions must not be used as a political tool to exert pressure on the Sudan.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Such a practice would lead to serious economic and humanitarian consequences and therefore must be rejected. The recent intercommunal violence in Blue Nile and West Kordofan states is worrisome. The Sudanese Government deployed security forces to the affected areas in a timely manner, which helped the disputing communities to reach ceasefire agreements, and took a series of steps to stabilize the situation. Those efforts deserve acknowledgement. Intercommunal conflict is a perennial plague for the Sudan, with many violent clashes involving land disputes and livestock-rustling. The Government needs to enhance security, promote development and take other steps to address the claims of the various communities in relation to resource allocation, defuse intercommunal tensions and strive to eliminate the root causes of conflict.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“It is our belief that all the Sudanese parties can take advantage of the current positive momentum, remain engaged in dialogue to reach a solution to outstanding issues and bring the political transition back on track. No country can achieve a political transition overnight. It must rely on the painstaking exploration and persistent efforts of its own people. The Sudan is no exception. The international community should uphold the Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned principle of supporting all Sudanese parties in steadily advancing the political transition through continued dialogue and consultations. Pressuring the Sudan by cancelling economic aid and debt relief is nothing short of collective punishment for the Sudanese people, instead of helping them to solve their problems.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes for his briefing and welcome the Permanent Representative of the Sudan at today’s meeting. China welcomes the signing of the political framework agreement by Sudanese parties last Monday, which marks a major step for the Sudan towards breaking the political impasse and returning to the political transition. That is an encouraging development. We appreciate the coordinating role of the trilateral mechanism, which consists of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and we call on the non-signatory political forces to join the agreement as soon as possible.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“We hope that those positive contacts and interaction will help both sides build mutual trust and lay the foundation for the gradual resumption of negotiations. I would like to reiterate that, with regard to the issue of Ukraine, China has always stood on the side of peace, dialogue and humanity. We will continue to work with all peace-loving countries to advocate the resolution of conflicts through negotiations and the settlement of disputes through consultations. We support all efforts that are conducive to a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine and to the restoration of peace and stability in Europe.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We are pleased to see the renewal and continued implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. We welcome Russia’s donation of fertilizers to developing countries with food shortages. We thank the United Nations for coordinating that work. Fourthly, with regard to respecting the rights of prisoners of war, under the Third Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to humane treatment and protection from torture, ill treatment and other harm. The parties to the conflict should strictly uphold relevant international law and respect the basic rights of prisoners of war. China welcomes the recent periodic exchanges of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine and commends the United Arab Emirates invitation to both sides to discuss prisoners of war and ammonia exports.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“China calls for the special needs of children to be fully taken into account in humanitarian operations, for targeted assistance to be provided to them and for efforts to be taken to prevent and eliminate violations against them. Thirdly, we need to manage and control the conflict’s spillover effects. The current global food and energy crises are not problems of production-and- demand — they are supply chain problems, in addition to the disruption of international cooperation. China firmly opposes any attempt to politicize food and energy issues and use them as tools and weapons and calls for the removal of unilateral sanctions. Instead, we should maintain the momentum of global economic recovery and reduce the impact of the crises on developing countries and focus on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The people of Ukraine are experiencing the dual challenges of war and a tough winter, with severe shortages of water, electricity and heating supplies, resulting in a significant increase in humanitarian needs. The international community and humanitarian agencies should help Ukraine repair its damaged infrastructure as soon as possible, provide winter supplies and heating equipment to the Ukrainian people and address the basic livelihood needs of vulnerable groups such as refugees and displaced persons. Children are most vulnerable to attacks and injuries in armed conflict and should therefore receive priority protection.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The parties to the conflict should strictly uphold international humanitarian law, refrain from launching attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, ensure the normal operation of key public services such as energy, health-care and education services and strive to eliminate security risks in nuclear facilities and supplies. The recent widespread power outage in the Republic of Moldova was a cause for concern. The parties concerned must exercise prudence and restraint in order to prevent the war from spilling over into Ukraine’s neighbours. In particular, they should refrain from causing misunderstandings or miscalculations, while also being vigilant against the risk of bloc confrontation. Secondly, we need to step up humanitarian assistance.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“China calls on the international community to support all efforts to seek a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, step up good-offices and mediation efforts and encourage the parties concerned to resume negotiations as soon as possible in order to reach an early ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. In the face of a global, compounded crisis such as the one in Ukraine, we must adhere to a people-centred approach, prioritize humankind and spare no effort to mitigate the spillover effects of the crisis. In that connection, I would like to highlight the following four points. First, we need to reduce the humanitarian cost.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. At present, the crisis in Ukraine is still unfolding. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating. And its spillover effects continue to increase. Conflicts and wars have no winners, and bloodshed and confrontation will only bring suffering to the people. Resolving the crisis in Ukraine through political means is in the best interests of the countries concerned and serves the common interests of all countries of the world.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, while effectively addressing the risks of proliferation, the Committee should fully respect the right of developing countries to the peaceful use of science and technology, without discrimination, as well as international cooperation, in order to strike a better balance between security and development. Non-proliferation is a long-term task that the international community faces, and the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will also involve a long-term process. We hope that all parties will abide by our shared, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, take advantage of the extension of the 1540 Committee’s mandate as an opportunity to jointly promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the resolution, and jointly strengthen global non-proliferation governance.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Committee should support States in setting priority objectives and areas in order to implement the resolution, in accordance with their international obligations and country-specific circumstances, and it should respect the leading role of States in non-proliferation efforts. Thirdly, the Committee should fulfil all its responsibilities, especially by stepping up its contribution in terms of technical assistance and international cooperation and effectively helping developing countries to strengthen their non-proliferation capacity-building.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“The current situation makes the Council’s adoption of resolution 2663 (2022), which extends the mandate of the 1540 Committee for 10 years, exceptionally significant. Looking ahead to the next 10 years, the Committee should remain aware of its priorities, develop reasonable plans, improve efficiency and promote the implementation of the resolution. We would like to propose the following. First, the Committee should adhere to the mandate conferred upon it by the resolution, closely focus its work on the core purpose of preventing non-State actors from engaging in proliferation activities and appropriately address the evolving risks related to proliferation.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“The unfair and unreasonable aspects of the international non-proliferation regime remain striking, while the right of the majority of developing countries to the peaceful use of science and technology continues to be subject to many restrictions. Resolution 1540 (2004) was the first Council resolution dedicated to non-proliferation and is important for strengthening the implementation of the international non-proliferation regime and advancing the international non-proliferation process. Since its establishment in 2004, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) has done a great deal of constructive work pursuant to its mandate and has effectively promoted international cooperation on non-proliferation.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to once again thank you, Mr. President, and other members of the Security Council for offering their condolences on the passing of former President Jiang Zemin of China. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery is a matter of concern with regard to world peace, security and stability. Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of the international community, the international non-proliferation regime has seen improvement over the long term and the non-proliferation process has made increasingly significant progress. At the same time, we continue to see a dire international non-proliferation situation, in which the risks and challenges related to the acquisition of WMDs by non-State actors remain.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Security Council for this special moment of silence. The passing of Mr. Jiang Zemin, former General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and former President of China, is an incalculable loss to the Communist Party of China, the Chinese Government and the Chinese people. During his tenure as China’s top leader, he made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, as well as to the promotion of friendly and cooperative relations between China and the rest of the world. I will convey to the Chinese Government, the Chinese people and the family of Mr. Jiang Zemin the sympathy and condolences just expressed by the President of the Council on behalf of all Council members.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“The ongoing cholera epidemic in Syria and its spread into neighbouring countries is of deep concern to China. We welcome the extension of the United Nations cholera response plan and call on the international community to continue to support Syria in fighting the epidemic. Ms. Alena Douhan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, recently issued a report clearly stating that unilateral sanctions and their excessive implementation have exacerbated the Syrian humanitarian crisis. China once again calls on the countries concerned to immediately lift all unilateral sanctions not authorized by the Security Council.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Members of the international community should dedicate the same level of effort to promoting cross- line deliveries as they do to promoting cross-border operations and strive to provide the entire population in Syria with access to humanitarian resources, without discrimination. China welcomes the continued improvement in the funding of early-recovery projects. As we speak, Syria is facing crises in public health, water resources and electricity supplies. The United Nations should prioritize the implementation of projects in those areas in order to meet the most pressing needs of the Syrian people. Explosive remnants of war have taken a heavy toll on regular economic production and life in Syria. China expects that work in the relevant areas will be included in the scope of early recovery as soon as possible.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“China welcomes that development and looks forward to the process playing a larger role in the comprehensive settlement of the Syrian issue. China also welcomes the communiqué of the thirty-first summit of the League of Arab States, which expresses support for Syria resuming its rightful place in the Arab world and in the international community, as that is conducive to building synergy at the regional level towards peace efforts. Fourthly, we must implement resolution 2642 (2022) in a comprehensive and balanced manner. The cross-border modality is a temporary arrangement made under special circumstances. The transition to cross-line humanitarian aid to citizens needs to be accelerated. We note with regret that in the past month, there was no new cross-line delivery to north-western Syria.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Counter-terrorism cooperation will also help all parties concerned to build mutual trust on the Syrian issue and create enabling conditions for progress in the political process. Thirdly, we must continue to promote a Syrian-led and -owned political process. We support Special Envoy Pedersen’s continued engagement with all parties in order to address roadblocks so that the Constitutional Committee can hold meetings and, by way of the step- for-step approach, build up conditions for a broader political process. Since its inception, the Astana format has played a constructive role in coordinating efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Syria and bring an end to the hostilities. The recently concluded Astana meeting sent an important signal of support for the political process in Syria.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“The Monitoring Team of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, has issued many reports that indicate that the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, or Turkestan Islamic Party for short, is also active in Idlib governorate, carrying out recruitment, terrorist financing and terrorist activity. Terrorism is the common enemy of the international community. We must work together to combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council in Syria, in equal measure, completely cut off their sources of weapons, personnel and funding and stop condoning, harbouring or politically exploiting those terrorist forces.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Foreign military intervention is one of the major factors contributing to the complicated, intractable and protracted crisis in Syria. We call on Türkiye and Israel to immediately stop cross-border attacks, avoid any action that could escalate the situation and rely on dialogue and consultation alone to resolve the relevant issues. The unlawful presence of foreign forces in Syria also must end. Secondly, we must combat terrorism with a zero- tolerance stance. Terrorist activities remain rampant in Syria. Da’esh and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham continue to wreak havoc.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary- General Griffiths for their briefings. In the light of the evolving situation on the ground, I would like to make the following points. First, we must stand firm in preserving the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Syria. For some time now, the security situation in Syria has been volatile. Türkiye launched air strikes against Syria and announced it would conduct ground military operations against Syria. Israeli air strikes on Syria have also continued. All of those acts grossly violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and could lead to the escalation and spread of the Syrian conflict. China expresses its grave concern in that connection.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“China welcomes the agreement reached by the parties concerned on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the continued efforts of the United Nations Secretariat to address the obstacles to the export of Russian grain and fertilizer. We hope that these positive developments will demonstrate beyond the Security Council the achievements and potential of diplomatic efforts in conflict situations. We also hope that, on this basis, the parties concerned will stay engaged and strive for more diplomatic breakthroughs. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that China’s position on Ukraine is consistent and clear. We will continue to work with the international community to play a constructive and responsible role in the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Last weekend, the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant was hit by the heaviest shelling in months, causing serious damage at the plant site and raising, once again, international concern about a nuclear disaster. The issue of nuclear safety and security is of great importance and cannot be compromised. China calls on all parties concerned to act with prudence, make every effort to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities and avoid human-made nuclear accidents. China supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its continued mandated consultations with Russia and Ukraine on the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, in order to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement. Managing the spillover effects of the crisis should be the focus of international cooperation on Ukraine.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source