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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his briefing and welcome the progress that the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) has made over the past six months. China has all along underscored in the Council’s previous deliberations that UNITAD is a temporary and transitional arrangement made by the Security Council in support of Iraq’s accountability efforts. In September, the Council adopted resolution 2697 (2023), which renewed the Team for a final one-year, non-extendible term until 17 September 2024.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would also like to point out to the main parties and to the stakeholders of the Korean peninsula that are here, at this table, that I have listened attentively to their statements. In my view, the positions are very far apart and even conflicting. I think that this also means that the early resumption of engagement, building mutual trust and dialogue is very important. China is ready to make continuous efforts in that regard, and we hope that all parties and stakeholders concerned will make efforts to that end. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“I shall now share some remarks in my capacity as the representative of China. Just now, the United States representative quoted me in her second statement. Regrettably, the quote is not very accurate. In order to ensure that China’s position is better and more clearly understood, I would like to repeat some of my remarks. The security of all countries is indivisible. No country can pursue its absolute security at the expense of the security of others. If the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea constantly feels threatened and their legitimate security concerns cannot be resolved, then the peninsula cannot truly solve the security dilemma. That is what I said just now, and I simply wanted to reiterate it.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“The representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“The representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“We will continue to remain active in maintaining stability and promoting talks and play a constructive role in promoting the early resumption of engagement and dialogue between the parties in order to promote a political settlement to the question of the peninsula and the realization of long-term peace and stability in North-East Asia. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“The Council should strive for de-escalation and the facilitation of dialogue and negotiation, rather than simply imposing sanctions and pressure, much less convening meetings for the sake of meetings and talk for the sake of talk. Facilitating a political settlement and strengthening unity and mutual trust are key to preserving the Council’s reputation and authority. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that, as a close neighbour of the peninsula and responsible major country, China has always committed to the maintenance of peace and stability on the peninsula and its denuclearization.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution jointly proposed by China and Russia on the issue in the Council is aimed at easing the humanitarian situation in the country and creating the momentum and the conditions for the resumption of dialogue and changing the course of the situation. The significance of the draft resolution is even more pronounced given the current circumstances, and I hope that both parties will give it positive consideration. Sixthly, the Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and naturally should also commit to ensuring the maintenance of peace and security on the peninsula.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Such practices run counter to the goal of denuclearization and the maintenance of peace and stability on the peninsula. Fourthly, history has taught us that dialogue and negotiation are the only right wat to resolve the question of the peninsula. If the United States is sincere in its desire to unconditionally engage in dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and break the current impasse, it should refrain from pressure tactics, such as military exercises and the deployment of strategic weapons, devise practical and feasible proposals to rebuild mutual trust between the two sides and encourage the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to engage in dialogue and negotiations. Fifthly, the humanitarian issue can serve as a very good entry point for building trust and the resumption of dialogue.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“In line with the dual-track approach, all parties should promote, in parallel, denuclearization and the establishment of a peace mechanism on the peninsula and address, through dialogue and in a balanced manner, their respective legitimate concerns, including the legitimate security concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That is the fundamental solution to resolving the question of the peninsula. Thirdly, a favourable environment is indispensable for resolving the peninsula issue. While claiming to be concerned about tensions on the peninsula, the United States has taken the opportunity to strengthen military alliances, instigate bloc confrontation and mobilize its allies in military exercises, thereby further exacerbating tensions and confrontation on the peninsula.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“First, the security of our countries is indivisible, and no country can pursue its own absolute security at the expense of others’ security. If the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea constantly feels threatened and its legitimate security concerns remain unresolved, the peninsula will be unable to resolve the security dilemma and find itself caught in a vicious cycle of tit- for-tat aggressive moves. Secondly, the cause of the peninsula issue, which has remained unresolved for decades since the Cold War, lies in the absence of a peace mechanism.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“If the situation on the peninsula is allowed to deteriorate in such a manner, it may eventually spiral out of control. It will only serve to jeopardize the fundamental interests of the countries of North-East Asia, undermine the efforts and gains made by all parties over the past several decades on the political settlement of the issue of the peninsula and add new upheaval and instability to an already troubled world, which is a source of great concern for China. This year, the Security Council has convened seven public meetings and a number of closed consultations to consider the nuclear issue in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. China has already made its position fully clear. I would like to stress today only a few points.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing and welcome the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea to this meeting. China has taken note of the satellite launch announced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 22 November and of the reactions of the parties concerned. China has taken note of the series of launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the ongoing military activities of the countries concerned on the peninsula. China is deeply concerned about the escalation of antagonism and confrontation and the continued tension on the peninsula, which is in an increasingly downward spiral.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Khiari.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning the meeting, I should like to note that the following delegations have submitted written statements: Estonia and Denmark. These statements will be circulated to Council members and will be issued as official documents of the Security Council. The meeting rose at 4.55 p.m.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“The imposition of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction outside international law will only disrupt and destabilize global industrial and supply chains and delay countries’ ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We call on the international community to intensify its efforts. In particular, countries with major influence should play an active role in preventing the spillover effects of the crisis from continuing to spread, creating an environment conducive to peace and putting the situation back on a track that can lead to a political settlement as soon as possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“The parties to the conflict must abide strictly by international humanitarian law and refrain from attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure. Based on the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, the international community and the relevant humanitarian agencies should step up their humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the crisis, accelerate repairs to civilian infrastructure, provide winter supplies and heating equipment to those affected and ensure basic livelihoods for the displaced. A prolonged and complex crisis in Ukraine is not in the interests of any of the parties, and developing countries are affected the most by the spillover effects.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. With regard to the issue of Ukraine, China has always stood on the side of fairness, justice, peace and dialogue. We are committed to facilitating talks to achieve peace and a ceasefire. We call on the parties to the conflict to respond positively to the international community’s call for peace and to work progressively to create the conditions necessary for a resumption of peace talks as soon as possible. The Ukraine crisis has dragged on and has resulted in varying degrees of damage to many components of major infrastructure in the conflict areas as well as severe shortages of supplies, difficulties in accessing essential public services such as water, electricity and heating, and a worrisome humanitarian situation.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Hollingworth for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; and Mr. Matthew Hollingworth, Representative and Country Director in Ukraine at the World Food Programme. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“The parties to the conflict should remain rational, exercise restraint, respond constructively to the international community’s calls for peace and implement a ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities without delay. During that process, we hope that religion can be a positive force in promoting peace and unity. China will maintain its exchanges and engagement with all the parties and make continued efforts to facilitate a political solution to the Ukraine issue. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“The Ukraine crisis has continued to drag on to this day, and endless problems have emerged in all of its aspects. The confrontation and conflict among religions, cultures and societies have become more acute. The parties concerned should remain highly sensitive to that, make every effort to prevent a further spillover of negative effects and refrain from deliberately inciting hatred and manufacturing new conflicts. China’s position on the Ukraine issue has been consistent. We have always stood for peace and dialogue. I want to reiterate that dialogue and negotiation are key to reaching a political solution to the Ukraine crisis.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. I listened closely to the briefers. Religion is an important part of human civilization and an important embodiment of the culture. When different religions exist within countries, peaceful coexistence, interaction, exchanges and dialogue among them are conducive to the social cohesion and diversity of civilizations. However, if they are not handled properly, religious issues can easily create divisions, exacerbate disagreements and even lead to confrontation and conflict. China has always believed that different religions and religious factions need to respect one another, strengthen their exchanges and promote understanding if they are to play a positive role in easing tensions and maintaining peace.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Kipshidze for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris; Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Mr. Vakhtang Kipshidze, Vice-Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church Relations with Society and Mass Media of the Moscow Patriarchate. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Brands Kehris.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we must continue to provide sustained financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in order to improve the humanitarian conditions of all Palestinian refugees. Africa is the continent with the highest concentration of refugee situations. Armed conflicts and natural disasters have long plagued many countries and regions, including in the Horn of Africa, the Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Chad and Burkina Faso. China calls on UNHCR to continue to prioritize Africa in its work and calls on the international community to continue to provide support to alleviate the refugee issue in Africa.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“People have tried to seek safety anywhere possible, but to no avail — when they look around, they realize that there is no escape route. At this critical juncture, we urge Israel to respond to the call of the General Assembly resolution (resolution ES-10/21) to implement a ceasefire and stop the fighting as soon as possible, rescind the evacuation order for the north of Gaza and stop the forcible transfer of Palestinian refugees. The international community must make every effort to de-escalate tensions and open up efficient and sustained humanitarian relief corridors to effectively alleviate the current humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Unilateral sanctions, which have long hindered economic recovery and the improvement of livelihoods in the countries concerned, seriously affecting their efforts to resolve refugee issues, should be lifted immediately. The international community should scale up its investment in peacebuilding and support to post-conflict regions by accelerating post-war reconstruction, which, in turn, would encourage more refugees to return home. Palestinian refugees are one of the largest and the longest-enduring groups of refugees. Some 1.7 million Palestinians have long had to eke out a living in the Gaza Strip, which is less than 400 square kilometres. In that area, for the past 20 days or so, one tragedy after another has been unfolding, involving families being torn apart, with loved ones killed or separated from their families.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Developed countries should fulfil their commitments of assistance in good faith, and the countries that bear the greatest responsibility for refugee issues should step up their assistance and provide more support to help refugees and refugee-hosting countries. Armed conflicts are a major cause of the current worsening refugee crisis. The Security Council must fulfil its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, promote de-escalation and political settlements for hot-spot issues and provide strong guarantees for refugees to return home. At the same time, the protection of refugees should be carried out in accordance with the principle of neutrality, and double standards and politicization must be avoided.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the humanitarian funding gap continues to widen and now stands as high as 40 per cent. Many humanitarian agencies have been forced to lower their standard of assistance, and countless families have been forced to suffer in the cold and go hungry in the harshest conditions. Refugee relief and protection efforts are moving forward slowly in the difficult present circumstances. No one should be left behind when it comes to the protection of refugees. The international community must practice true multilateralism and champion the spirit of humanity, mobilize resources and form the strongest synergy possible in supporting multilateral institutions such as UNHCR.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing, and I appreciate the work that he and his team are doing. China firmly supports the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the work of the High Commissioner and looks forward to the Office, under the leadership of Mr. Grandi, making greater efforts and contributions towards helping refugees around the world to escape their plight. At present, owing to multiplying geopolitical conflicts, the sluggish global economic recovery and frequent natural disasters, the global refugee situation is facing complex and daunting challenges. The number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide has reached a record high of 126 million in 2023.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Countries with important influence over the situation should play a constructive role and refrain from exacerbating confrontation, intensifying the conflict and prolonging the fighting, in addition to creating conditions that are conducive to achieving peace. China will continue to stand on the side of peace and dialogue, maintain contact and communication with all the parties concerned and work for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and the restoration of peace and stability in Europe.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“We call on the countries concerned to lift unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction measures, maintain the security and stability of the global industrial and supply chain, minimize the negative spillover effects of the crisis in Ukraine and reduce the negative impact of the crisis on ordinary people in various countries. China has always called for a ceasefire as soon as possible on the question of Ukraine, has always been committed to promoting peace talks and has always hoped for an early political settlement of the crisis. We urge the parties concerned to respond positively to the international community’s call for peace, strengthen their engagement, build consensus and gradually create conditions for the resumption of peace talks as soon as possible.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“China calls once again on the parties to the conflict to comply strictly with international humanitarian law, abide by the principles of necessity, distinction and proportionality, and spare no effort to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The international community and humanitarian organizations should step up their efforts to provide humanitarian relief to the people affected by the crisis, assist in the repair of civilian infrastructure and help those affected during these challenging times. The crisis in Ukraine has affected global food, energy and financial security, slowed down the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and affected the recovery of the world economy and global development, with developing countries bearing the brunt of those effects.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Director Rajasingham for his briefing. The Ukraine crisis continues to drag on, with millions of people displaced and a worrisome humanitarian situation on the ground. There are no winners in any war or conflict. They only bring suffering to innocent people. The escalation of the war has already resulted in the destruction of critical civilian infrastructure and shortages of water, electricity, heating fuel and other supplies in many areas of the conflict. As another winter approaches, the local population will inevitably face the hardships of the war and the cold. We are deeply saddened by and concerned about this.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“The Chinese side highlighted that the lack of financial resources is the main impediment facing Somalia and other African countries in tackling climate change. The Security Council should call on developed countries to honour their commitments by providing Somalia and other African countries with climate financing, which has been delayed for 14 years. Regrettably, those reasonable suggestions from the Chinese side failed to be incorporated in the resolution. China believes that, if the Council intends to effectively address climate change and security issues in the future, it should urge developed countries to translate their political commitments to support African countries in coping with climate change into concrete actions and actual funds.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“During the consultations, China emphasized that those tasks involved Somalia’s internal affairs and stressed that UNSOM should adhere to the Somalia-owned and Somalia-led principle with respect to the sovereignty and leadership of the Federal Government of Somalia. At the request of China and other members of the Council, the resolution was amended accordingly. China hopes that, in its future work, UNSOM will abide strictly by the Council’s mandate, strengthen communication and coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and refrain from imposing external solutions. Secondly, during consultations on the resolution, Council members explored ways of helping Somalia adapt to climate change.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At present, as the political and security situation in Somalia is at a critical juncture, the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is generally conducive to supporting Somalia’s political process and coordinating increased international assistance. Therefore, China just voted in favour of resolution 2705 (2023). At the same time, I would like to emphasize two points. First, the resolution refers to the UNSOM mandate in supporting the political process in Somalia and maintaining stability in the Laascaanood region.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“All parties should also step up their efforts to remove any obstacles to cross-line aid delivery. To date, humanitarian aid for Syria is grossly underfunded. We call upon the relevant donors to honour their commitments and support humanitarian action and early-recovery projects throughout Syria. Unilateral sanctions have weakened the Syrian Government’s ability to mobilize resources and conduct reconstruction efforts. Their negative impact on the humanitarian situation in Syria cannot be ignored or denied. Those sanctions must therefore be lifted without delay and without conditions.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“The international community, in accordance with international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, should adopt uniform standards, step up counter-terror cooperation and combat terrorist forces within Syria, with a zero-tolerance approach. China opposes the interference of external forces in Syria’s internal affairs, which undermines its security and stability, and opposes all illegal military presence, unlawful military operations and the looting of natural resources in Syria. China’s position on the humanitarian issue in Syria is clear and consistent. We support the United Nations and the Syrian Government in maintaining positive engagement and — with full respect for Syria’s sovereignty and the ownership of the Syrian Government — in properly implementing new arrangements for cross-border humanitarian relief.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“We welcome the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen, in line with his step-for- step initiative, to engage extensively with all parties on the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). We support greater Arab solidarity and cooperation so as to give new impetus to finding a political solution to the Syrian issue. Thirdly, we must resolutely combat the terrorist forces in Syria. China strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Homs military academy carried out earlier this month. We firmly support the Syrian Government in taking the necessary measures to counter terrorism and maintain national security and stability.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“We call upon all parties concerned to exercise the maximum restraint in order to avoid a situation in which hotspots feed off each other and the conflict spreads, wreaking even greater havoc on regional security. We hope that countries outside the region, especially those with influence, will uphold the principles of objectivity and impartiality and play a constructive role in cooling off the situation. Calling for de-escalation while taking actions that exacerbate tensions is counterproductive. Secondly, we must remain committed to advancing along the right path to seek a political solution. China firmly supports a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process, and therefore calls on all parties in Syria to strengthen dialogue, narrow their differences and make substantive progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings. In the light of the recent situation and the briefings we have just heard, I would like to make the following points. First, no effort must be spared to avoid a spillover of tensions. The political process in Syria cannot advance without a stable regional environment. For some time now amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the tensions along the Syrian-Israeli border have been on the rise. A number of locations in Syria, including the airports in Damascus and Aleppo, have been subjected to frequent air strikes.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“China always upholds the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and is committed to facilitating the political settlement of the crisis through dialogue and negotiations. We will continue to maintain contact and communication with all relevant parties to enhance dialogue and exchanges, raise hopes for peace and work to contribute to an early political settlement of the crisis.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Once again, we call upon all relevant parties to the Ukraine crisis to take a responsible approach, attach high importance to preventing the risk of proliferation of weapons and ammunition and do their utmost to prevent that risk. In particular, they need to prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorists and non-State actors to avoid creating new instability and conflicts in wider geographical areas and claiming more innocent lives. We once again call upon the international community to step up efforts to facilitate peace talks, promote the cessation of hostilities, avoid intensifying confrontation, stop widening divisions, join hands to address the negative spillover effects and work together towards an early political settlement of the crisis. China always stands together with all countries that aspire to and support peace.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has had many deliberations in the past on the supply of weapons to Ukraine. In its briefings, the Secretariat has mentioned many times that the flow of weapons and ammunition into conflict areas may pose the risk of proliferation and that stricter control measures should be taken. China has also repeatedly voiced its concerns and anxiety about the serious consequences of the continuous flow of weapons into the battlefield. Right now, the Ukraine crisis has not ceased. The situation on the ground remains tense, and its spillover effects continue to spread.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“China is ready to strengthen partnerships with various parties, through its own development and through international cooperation, to make further progress and achievements in the global women’s cause.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“China has always been an advocate for gender equality, a supporter of the women and peace and security agenda, and a contributor to the cause of women’s development internationally. We have sent more than 1,000 female peacekeepers to the United Nations, cooperated with UNESCO to establish the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, funded health care and education for women and girls in developing countries and incorporated exchanges and cooperation on women’s issues into the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, among other multilateral cooperation mechanisms. This week, the thirteenth National Women’s Congress opened in Beijing, with more than 1,800 delegates from all over China gathering in the capital to discuss the development of women’s affairs in the new era.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We hope that organizations such as UN-Women and the United Nations Development Programme will further enrich and improve the toolbox and road map for women’s development in order to effectively address the challenges women face, including poverty, discrimination, violence and the gender-based digital divide. We call on the international community to actively help to rebuild conflict areas and increase investment in health care, education and training with a view to improving the situation of women. We call for strengthening North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation and promoting greater flows of capital, human resources and technology to developing countries in order to narrow the gap in women’s development among countries.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source