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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“China stands ready to work with the international community to increase efforts to promote peace through continuous action and to make unremitting efforts to help alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and settle the turmoil in Middle East.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We call on the country with considerable influence on the parties to hold an objective and impartial position and refrain from favouring one side over the other or using double standards. Over the past few days, during the general debate of the General Assembly, the Palestinian question was one of the most frequently mentioned regional hotspot issues. The vast majority of countries expressed their support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, striving for their national rights. They also support the two- State solution and the realization of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question, through dialogue and negotiation. That reflects the sentiments of the international community for fairness and international justice.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We hope that Palestine and Israel will take the opportunity to continue to build momentum, gradually rebuild mutual trust, opt to engage in strategic peace talks and resume dialogue, on an equal footing, as soon as possible. Last week, the Security Council and the Arab League troika had an in-depth exchange of views on situations in the region, including the Palestinian question. China supported the strengthening of coordination and cooperation among the Security Council, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. We support the holding of a United Nations-led international peace conference, with the participation of the permanent members of the Security Council and various stakeholders in the Middle East peace process.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Resolution 2334 (2016) clearly states that settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory are in breach of international law. For some time, Israel has continued to demolish Palestinian homes, evict Palestinians and expand settlements. Violence against Palestinian civilians has also intensified. China urges Israel to earnestly implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and return to the path of the two- State solution and the Arab Peace Initiative. In his statement at the just-concluded general debate of the seventy-sixth session of the General Assembly (see A/76/PV.12), President Abbas expressed his readiness to work on the delineation of borders and on solving final-status issues. At the end of August, Palestine and Israel also engaged in high-level contact.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We commend Qatar for its cooperation with the United Nations in providing relief to the people of Gaza and support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in its work to improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine. Press statement SC/14527, issued by the President of the Security Council in May, called for reconstruction and recovery in Gaza. Israel has the responsibility to open relevant crossings in Gaza, remove obstacles to the entry of humanitarian aid and reconstruction material and fully lift the blockade on Gaza as soon as possible. The issue of settlements is a major one that bears heavily on final-status negotiations for Palestine and the prospects for the realization of the two-State solution.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. I also listened carefully to the briefings by Ms. Farsakh and Ms. Rothbart. Four months after the last round of conflict in Gaza, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains turbulent. China calls on all parties concerned, in particular Israel, to exercise restraint and cease hostile acts, with immediate effect, to avoid an escalation of the situation. We support Egypt and other countries in the region in their efforts to enhance mediation, promote stability and ease tensions.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“As such, assisting Syria in improving people’s livelihoods and combating the pandemic can become another a priority area for cooperation among parties. Opposing the Syrian Government cannot justify punishing the Syrian people. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity to point out once again that devoting three meetings per month to the Syrian issue takes up too much of the Council’s resources. We support a gradual adjustment of our method of deliberations to combine deliberations on the political situation and humanitarian issues while giving greater consideration to internal consultations.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Only by fully respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and the right of its people to choose independently their political system and development path can there be the possibility of and hope for a successful political settlement. Terrorism is a common menace facing humankind. Combating it can serve as the starting point for parties to carry out cooperation and build mutual trust on the Syrian issue. All parties should support the Syrian Government in combating the terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council, avoiding double standards and political manipulation. The international community has reached a high level of consensus on alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“China calls on the Syrian parties to actively cooperate with the Special Envoy in his work, strive to narrow differences and build consensus through dialogue and consultation. At the same time, the international community should create favourable conditions for the political process. Foreign forces lacking authorization from the Syrian Government should withdraw from the country immediately. The illegal unilateral sanctions against Syria should be lifted immediately, and the plan to impose an external solution should be renounced immediately. The economic plunder of Syria should end immediately.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“China supports the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) and the advancement of a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process. Just now Special Envoy Pedersen brought us the good news of the launch of the sixth round of the work of the Constitutional Committee, which will start soon. We hope this sixth round of the Committee’s work will begin as soon as possible, while it stays independent and free from external interference. We also hope that its work will be productive. At the same time, we have realized that the Syrian political process cannot operate in a vacuum. If there is a serious lack of mutual trust among parties, it is hard for the Constitutional Committee to make substantive progress. While schemes for regime change are still in place, the work by Special Envoy Pedersen is bound to be difficult.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and express my appreciation for his recent visit to Damascus and for his active mediation efforts during his stay in New York. I listened carefully to the briefing by Ms. Rouba Mhaissen. The Syrian crisis has dragged on for 10 years, causing over 500,000 deaths and the displacement of over 10 million people. An early end to the Syrian crisis is the shared expectation of the international community and the Syrian people. Regrettably, today, after the Syrian crisis has entered a second decade, the country still faces unabated violence and terrorist activities, increasing humanitarian needs and deep suffering for its people. All of these aspects highlight the necessity and urgency of a political solution to the Syrian crisis.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“With regard to Idlib, the international community should categorically condemn terrorism, support the Syrian Government’s counter-terrorism efforts and maintain the positive momentum for peace and reconstruction in Syria.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“It is hoped that relevant parties can work together to scale up the cross-line mechanism and better meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people. Thirdly, we need to support the Syrian Government in stabilizing the security situation across the country and in creating the necessary conditions for humanitarian operations and political processes. China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached by the relevant parties in Dara’a and supports the Syrian Government in stabilizing the local situation with regard to civilian resettlement and providing relief. Several Council members are concerned about terrorist activities in Syria and their spillover risks. Addressing the counter-terrorism issue is the prerequisite for restoring peace and order in Syria. Terrorist forces in Idlib pose a major threat to Syria’s national security.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The Security Council has an obligation to step up the monitoring of the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism in order to ensure that it is neutral and transparent and that it remain true to its humanitarian nature. It must be made clear that the cross-border mechanism is a special arrangement, made under specific circumstances, while the cross-line mechanism should be the main channel for humanitarian assistance to Syria. China supports the World Health Organization in its ongoing efforts to conduct humanitarian operations in the north of Syria through the cross-line mechanism. The World Food Programme’s first cross-line delivery of humanitarian supplies from Aleppo to Idlib marks a major breakthrough in humanitarian relief operations in Syria.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Recently, the Syrian Government has taken measures to promote vaccination, develop agriculture, help small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen market management and carry out energy cooperation, with considerable results that merit acknowledgement. It must be stressed that unilateral sanctions imposed by some countries aggravate the humanitarian crisis in Syria, hinder its economic and social development and run counter to the efforts of the international community. They must be lifted immediately. Secondly, we should strengthen the monitoring of the cross-border mechanism and promote the transition from cross-border to cross-line rescue.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The international community should make joint efforts to increase humanitarian assistance to Syria and strive for substantive improvement in its humanitarian situation as soon as possible. We would like to make the following three points. First, it is important to rigorously conduct early- recovery projects that are closely tailored to the needs of the Syrian people, while providing emergency humanitarian assistance. The international community should implement resolution 2585 (2021) by promoting early-recovery projects in areas such as water resources, health care, education and shelter, while helping Syria fight the pandemic, so as to promote its economic and social development.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Ms. Qaddour for their briefings. China welcomes the recent visit to Syria by Under- Secretary-General Griffiths, which brought us first- hand information on the humanitarian situation on the ground. We hope that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will maintain communication and coordination with the Syrian Government on the issue of humanitarian relief work. According to United Nations assessments, humanitarian needs in Syria have reached the highest level since the outbreak of the crisis, with more than 13 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“China is confident that, once the Yemeni parties can build more political will and mutual trust, with the United Nations deploying good offices and playing a primary role, accompanied by the international community offering its support, by working together it will be possible to find a political solution to accommodate the concerns of all the parties.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“After years of conflict, there is a serious lack of mutual trust among the parties. The Special Envoy could start by tackling concrete issues, such as the exchange of prisoners of war and the FSO SAFER oil tanker, in a focused manner so as to consolidate some visible progress as soon as possible, thereby creating positive momentum. On that basis, and fully taking into account the political, security and humanitarian issues faced by the country, the Special Envoy could then work out a feasible solution to break the political stalemate, improve the situation on the ground and ease the people’s suffering.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Due to the onslaught of the pandemic, the health sector in the country is facing collapse. The Ministry of Health recently announced that the country had entered into the third wave. We hope that the Special Envoy and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will strengthen coordination with the parties concerned and, in the light of the situation on the ground, deliver humanitarian assistance to the country in a targeted manner. China welcomes the announcement by the International Monetary Fund of $665 million in special drawing rights to Yemen and supports the Yemeni Government in making good use of those funds to stabilize the local currency and ease economic hardship. Thirdly, it is necessary to address concrete issues and promote a comprehensive solution in a gradual manner.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“We hope that the Special Envoy will begin to engage with the parties concerned as soon as possible and convince them to abandon the military option and return to negotiations to resolve their differences. Resolving the Yemeni issue is in the common interests of the countries of the region. China is in favour of the Special Envoy’s visit to the countries of the region and encourages them to continue playing their part in facilitating peace negotiations. Secondly, the level of humanitarian assistance provided must be increased further. Yemen has been gripped by a humanitarian crisis for many years, on which Ms. Mudawi has provided detailed information. What is most worrisome is the fact that, as fuel is running out, some power plants in Aden have ceased to operate, depriving the population of basic services.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I would like to make the following points. First. the current priority is to achieve a cessation of violence and hostilities without delay. The months- long conflict in Ma’rib has further exacerbated the confrontation among the parties, hampering efforts towards achieving a political solution. China condemns all forms of violence against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including the Houthis’ attack against the Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The parties to the conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, especially vulnerable groups, including women and the children.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, Deputy Director Mudawi and Ms. Entesar Al-Qadhi for their briefings. I especially welcome the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen in his new role. Recently, there has been no sign of letting up in the Yemeni conflict, and the security situation continues to worsen. Within the international community, there has been a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction and concern about the status quo in Yemen. High hopes have therefore been placed on the Special Envoy to play an active role. China stands ready, together with all other Council members, to support the Special Envoy in objectively and impartially carrying out his work, based on his mandate, with a view to securing a political solution to the current Yemeni crisis.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“In the current circumstances, China supports the United Nations in playing a greater role in alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and helping Afghanistan achieve a smooth transition and embark upon the path of peaceful development as soon as possible. China appreciates the work of Special Representative Lyons and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. We look forward to in-depth examination and discussions with other Council members in order to come up with suitable arrangements for the next phase of the United Nations presence in Afghanistan.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“As a close neighbour, China has always respected the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, adhered to the principle of non-interference in its internal affairs and pursued a friendly policy with regard to all the people of Afghanistan. In order to meet the latter’s immediate needs, China will donate in 3 million vaccine doses in a first phase, which will be followed by ¥200 million in food, supplies, vaccines and medicine on an emergency basis. When security and other conditions are met, China will be poised to help Afghanistan create projects that will improve livelihoods and, to the best of its ability, support Afghanistan in its peaceful reconstruction and economic development.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“A Foreign Ministers meeting was held yesterday among Afghanistan’s six neighbouring countries, at which in-depth discussions were held on such topics as the current situation in Afghanistan, pandemic prevention and control, port openings, migratory regulations and controls, humanitarian aid, counter-terrorism, security and cooperation on drug enforcement, among others. Consensus was reached on a number of issues, whereby everyone agreed on addressing common concerns and strengthening communication and coordination among one another so as to create an environment that will enable the restoration of stability and reconstruction in Afghanistan.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Over the years, Afghanistan’s immediate and regional neighbours have actively supported the country’s peace, reconciliation and reconstruction choices and have made enormous efforts to promote peace and development in Afghanistan. Those countries are on the front lines of the fight against terrorism and its overflow, cross-border drug smuggling and the refugee and migrant exodus. The international community should understand their difficulties, respect their sacrifices and support their efforts.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“At the same time, the international community should help Afghanistan tap into its advantages when it comes to natural endowment, geographical location and human resources, carry out regional cooperation and collaborative activities, promote economic and social development and improve the well-being of its people. One of the major reasons for the current economic difficulties in Afghanistan is the freezing of Afghan overseas assets. Those assets belong to Afghanistan and should be used for Afghanistan, not as leverage, threats or restraints. The situation in Afghanistan is closely related to the peace and development of the entire region.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“In particular, it should prevent Afghanistan from becoming a new cradle of terrorism or a hub for terrorists. All countries should abandon double standards, and, in accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions, they should resolutely combat all such terrorist forces as the Islamic State, Al-Qaida and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement, so as to prevent these groups from conglomerating and stirring up trouble in Afghanistan. China welcomes Secretary-General Guterres’ proposed meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan slated for 13 September in Geneva, in the hopes that the international community — major donor countries in particular — will step up assistance to Afghanistan.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“We sincerely hope that Afghanistan can make the right choice and find a development path suited to its national conditions. The international community should, for its part, play a constructive role in Afghanistan’s peaceful reconstruction based on respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, honouring the will of the Afghan people and adhering to the principle of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process. There should be more dialogue with and guidance to the new Powers in Afghanistan, and we should guard against conceiving presumptions or, worse, creating difficulties. The international community should urge and help the Taliban to take ownership of its commitments in the areas of politics, development, counter-terrorism, counter narcotics and human rights.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“The Taliban in Afghanistan have announced the formation of an interim Government as a necessary step towards restoring order and commencing post-war reconstruction. According to the Afghan Taliban, the interim Government was set up to restore social and economic order as soon as possible. We hope that the Taliban will learn lessons from history, honour its commitments, unite all ethnic groups and factions, build a broad-based and inclusive political architecture, pursue moderate and prudent domestic and foreign policies, protect the rights of women and children, resolutely combat terrorist forces in all their forms and manifestations, and develop friendly and cooperative relations with other countries, not least their neighbours. Today Afghanistan stands at a crossroads of historic import.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“They should seriously reflect on that and correct their mistakes in a timely manner rather than walk away from the problems of their own making, leaving those problems to Afghanistan and other countries in the region. After all, they bear the inescapable political, security, economic and humanitarian responsibilities for Afghanistan and are more obligated than other countries to help Afghanistan maintain stability, prevent chaos and embark on the road towards peace and reconstruction. They should earnestly honour their commitments to the Afghan people and take concrete actions to participate in the international community’s assistance efforts in Afghanistan. As we speak, Afghanistan finds itself buried in rubble and in ruins, with myriad reconstruction tasks ahead.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Again, 20 years on, terrorist forces in Afghanistan have not been eradicated, and terrorist organizations have become increasingly bold and rampant. And for 20 years, the Afghan people have been denied development and dignity and have been teetering between poverty and instability. Only history can do justice to what has happened in Afghanistan over the past 20 years. However, the recent abrupt changes in Afghanistan remind us once again that military interventions and power politics cannot achieve popularity, and foreign models and democratic transformations are hard pressed to gain a foothold. What relevant countries have done in Afghanistan in the past 20 years has ended in failure.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I welcome you, Mr. President, as you have come to New York to preside over today’s meeting, and I welcome the presence of the representatives of Pakistan and other countries of the region in question. I thank Special Representative Deborah Lyons and the two civil society representatives for their briefings. As an ancient civilization in Central Asia, Afghanistan has experienced many vicissitudes of life. Over the past 20 years, Afghanistan’s peaceful development has been fraught with twists and turns and challenges, and the Afghan people have suffered immensely. Twenty years on, the various Afghan factions have failed to achieve unity, only to see their internal differences deepen and widen.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“All States parties should safeguard the authority and integrity of the investigation. The handling of the incidents of the alleged use of chemical weapons must be in strict compliance with the provisions of the Convention and the verification annex and follow the principles of objectivity, impartiality and professionalism. Based on that position, China maintains that the establishment of the Investigation and Identification Team is beyond the authorization provided by the Convention. We have always had concerns about its working methods, procedures and staff composition. China urges all States parties to observe the principle of multilateralism, strengthen dialogue and consultation, reduce political confrontation and work together to create favourable conditions and a good atmosphere for the OPCW to resume its normal functioning.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We hope that both sides can reach an early consensus on the schedule for the twenty-fifth round of technical consultations, steadily advance the preparations for the in-person meetings between the Syrian Foreign Minister and the OPCW Director-General, make proper arrangements for the Technical Secretariat’s inspection of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre and start talks regarding the attack of a declared chemical-weapons production facility in Syria. The international community should create favourable conditions for dialogue and cooperation between the two sides, respect Syria’s legitimate concerns and avoid exerting political pressure. Secondly, we must return to the framework of the Chemical Weapons Convention to resolve the issue of the Syrian chemical weapons.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“China has comprehensively and clearly stated its position many times, stressing that the investigation of issues related to the Syrian chemical weapons should be based on facts and guided by science. It should be conducted objectively and fairly. Today I do not want to speak at length. I would like to highlight two points. First, it is imperative to maintain dialogue and cooperation to resolve the Syrian chemical weapons issue. China has noted the most recent monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (S/2021/764, annex). We encourage the Technical Secretariat to strengthen dialogue with Syria in order to jointly resolve outstanding issues, including those related to Syria’s initial declaration.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to congratulate India on the positive outcome achieved under its presidency of the Security Council in August. I would also like to congratulate Ireland as it assumes the presidency for September. I believe that under your leadership, Madam President, the Council will achieve great success this month. The Chinese delegation assures you and your colleagues of its full cooperation. I also thank Mrs. Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing. I welcome the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran to today’s meeting. The Security Council considers the Syrian chemical weapons file monthly.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Our objective is to help the country achieve peace and reconciliation and start its reconstruction process. As a member of the Security Council and one of Afghanistan’s important neighbours, China has all along followed the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and always pursued a friendly policy for all Afghan people. We are ready to continue to develop good-neighbourly and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and play a constructive role in the peaceful reconstruction of the country.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“In resolutely cracking down on international terrorist forces such as the Islamic State, Al-Qaida and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement, countries should follow international law and Security Council resolutions so as to prevent any chaos caused by terrorists gathering in Afghanistan. On counter- terrorism issues, there must be no double standards or selective approaches. The mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan will expire on 17 September. China looks forward to continuing to engage in constructive consultations with members of the Security Council and to conducting in-depth discussions with a view to achieving a broad consensus on such issues as the United Nations presence in Afghanistan in the next phase.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“That terrorist attack once again proved that the war in Afghanistan did not achieve the goal of eliminating terrorist forces in Afghanistan. The hasty withdrawal of foreign troops is likely to have provided opportunities for various terrorist organizations to make a comeback. We hope that the security of Kabul airport can be guaranteed, that the evacuation of the relevant personnel can proceed smoothly and that all parties concerned can strengthen their coordination so as to jointly prevent fresh terrorist attacks. Afghanistan must never again become the source of or a hotbed of terrorism. That is the bottom line that the country must adhere to in any future political settlement. It is hoped that the Taliban will honestly fulfil its commitments and completely cut off ties with all terrorist organizations.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“In the face of the fundamental changes in the domestic situation in Afghanistan, the international community must engage with the Taliban and actively provide it with guidance. The international community should provide Afghanistan with urgently needed assistance with respect to the economy, livelihoods and humanitarian needs in order to help the new authorities preserve the normal functioning of Government institutions as well as public order and stability, address the issues of currency depreciation and price increases, and embark on the path of peaceful reconstruction as soon as possible. China has always attached great importance to Afghanistan’s fight against terrorism. We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attack in Kabul.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“They have left an immense catastrophe in their wake in Afghanistan - one that they created - shifting the blame and responsibility to neighbouring countries and the Security Council. The actions of foreign troops in Afghanistan over the past 20 years, including the criminal activities carried out by the United States and Australian forces involving the indiscriminate killing of civilians, must not be glossed over and must continue to be investigated. The United States’ recent retaliatory attack on the Islamic State resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians. We call on the United States to refrain from indiscriminately attacking or bombing civilian- populated areas in Afghanistan.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“The countries concerned should learn lessons from this; truly respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan; and genuinely respect the right of the Afghan people to determine their own future. It is hoped that the countries concerned will effectively change their wrong-minded practice of imposing their own will on others and put an end to the hegemonic practice of imposing pressures and sanctions or even using force at every turn. Those countries should be responsible for what they have done in the past 20 years and fulfil their commitments to the peaceful rebuilding of Afghanistan. They cannot claim to care about the Afghan people’s welfare while imposing unilateral sanctions or claim to support accelerated economic and social development in the country while seizing and freezing Afghans’ overseas assets.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“China has serious doubts about the necessity and urgency of the adoption of resolution 2593 (2021) and about the balance of its content. Nonetheless, China still participated constructively in the consultations and put forward important and reasonable amendments together with Russia. Unfortunately, our amendments were not fully adopted. China has always been opposed to a sponsor’s imposing or forcibly pushing a draft resolution. Based on the aforementioned considerations, China abstained in the voting on the resolution. The recent chaos in Afghanistan is directly related to the hasty and disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops. We hope that the countries concerned will realize that the withdrawal does not mean an end of their responsibility but the beginning of a process of reflection and correction.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The domestic situation in Afghanistan has undergone fundamental changes. In the light of the developments on the ground, the Security Council has held intensive consultations with the aim of finding an effective solution that would help Afghanistan restore peace, stability and order, in line with the general expectations of the international community. At the same time, given the fragile and sensitive situation in the country as well as the many looming uncertainties, any action taken by the Security Council should help ease rather than intensify tensions and conflict, so that Afghanistan can make a smooth transition rather than relapse into turmoil. The countries concerned circulated the draft resolution last Friday evening, demanding that action be taken on Monday.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8848 (2021) · source
“We will continue to work with the international community to preserve peace and justice, uphold fairness and conscience, practice true multilateralism and promote a comprehensive, reasonable and just settlement of the Palestinian question, as well as the early realization of lasting peace in Palestine, Israel and the wider region.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“China calls for enhancing the authority of the Palestinian National Authority, supports intra-Palestinian unity and reconciliation and encourages Palestine and Israel to resume peace talks based on the two-State solution. Palestinian and Israeli negotiators are welcome to conduct direct talks in China. China also calls for the holding of a United Nations- led international peace conference that brings together the permanent members of the Security Council and all stakeholders in the Middle East peace process. As a sincere friend of the Palestinian people, China supports Palestine’s just calls for fighting for its national rights and the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian State based on his 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“We will also provide 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to UNRWA. The frequent conflicts between Palestine and Israel are largely due to the fact that the Middle East peace process has deviated from the right track, that relevant United Nations resolutions have not been effectively implemented and Palestine’s right to statehood has been repeatedly violated. That proves once again that a lasting settlement of the Palestine-Israel question lies in the two-State solution. During a visit to the Middle East last month, the State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, put forward three ideas on implementing the two-State solution with a view to breaking the current impasse and translating the consensus on the two-State solution into concrete action.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“China welcomes Qatar’s cooperation with the United Nations to provide relief to the people of Gaza. We urge Israel to open relevant entry points, lift the blockade and siege on Gaza as soon as possible and provide access for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction materials rather than setting up obstacles. China has been following closely the humanitarian situation in Palestine and has provided concrete support to the Palestinian people’s fight against the pandemic. In March, the Chinese Government donated 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Palestine and will donate another 1 million doses in the near future. In addition, China will partner with Egypt to provide the Palestinians in Gaza with 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine supplied from an Egypt-based vaccine field facility, jointly built by the two countries.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source