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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 would like to begin by thanking High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. Nuclear weapons are the sword of Damocles hanging over our heads. China’s position on the issue of nuclear weapons has been clear and consistent. Since its first day in possession of nuclear weapons, China has firmly committed to a defensive nuclear strategy and honoured the pledge of no first use of nuclear weapons at any time under any circumstances. China has also made a clear and unconditional commitment not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon States or nuclear-weapon-free zones. China is the only nuclear-weapon State to have made those pledges.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“Council members have not yet reached an agreement authorizing an international investigation, but they all support determining the truth and bringing the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible. China hopes that the countries conducting national investigations will embrace and elevate the sense of urgency, report the progress of their investigations to the Council in a timely and regular manner and publish their findings as soon as possible. The Security Council has the responsibility to remain seized of the incident, including by holding regular briefings and taking necessary further actions in an effort to discharge effectively its responsibilities for maintaining international peace and security.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“Some members advised against making groundless speculations or accusations or predetermining investigation results. Authorizing the United Nations to launch an international investigation is precisely the best way to respond to such speculations and allegations. If the countries concerned were to welcome with open arms the Security Council’s mandate for an international investigation into the Nord Stream explosions, they would at least have some semblance of a clear conscience. If, however, the countries concerned block the Council’s authorization of an international investigation, it only raises the suspicion that there might be something to hide.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“An international investigation, under the auspices of the United Nations, can play a coordinating role among different investigations, ensure the fullness and integrity of the chain of custody and make the findings of the investigation authoritative and widely acceptable. Some members are of the view that the conclusions of national investigations should be drawn before international investigations are considered. Indeed, it has been more than half a year since the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. If an international investigation is to be conducted, evidence must be collected on site as soon as possible. The process must not drag on, lest it become harder to collect evidence, which would affect the results of the investigation.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“We thank Russia for submitting draft resolution S/2023/212, after taking more than one month to organize in-depth consultations among Council members and demonstrating a flexible and open attitude by incorporating amendments from China and other members into the draft resolution. China deplores the results of the voting on draft resolution S/2023/212, on the Nord Stream pipeline. Some members believe there is no need for the Council to authorize an international investigation given that the countries concerned are conducting national investigations. Indeed, international and national investigations do not contradict each other.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): After the Nord Stream pipeline explosion in September last year, many members of the Council, including China, immediately expressed concern about its major negative impact on the global energy supply, the environment and shipping security. That vicious act of sabotage affects the security not only of European infrastructure but also of global transnational infrastructure. It is in the interest of every country concerned to conduct an objective, impartial and professional investigation into the incident, make the results of its investigation public as soon as possible and hold perpetrators accountable. China supports authorizing the United Nations to set up an international, independent investigation commission to investigate the incident.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“We urge the relevant countries to abandon their archaic and narrow geopolitical considerations, honour their own non-proliferation obligations in earnest, revoke their decision on nuclear submarine cooperation and take concrete steps to safeguard regional and international peace and security. Non-proliferation is a long-term task and an important mission for the international community. The implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will be a gradual process. We hope that all parties can fulfil their own international obligations, participate actively in international non-proliferation cooperation, jointly strengthen global non-proliferation governance and push for universal and common security. China will continue its efforts and contribution to that end.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Certain countries are disregarding questions and opposition and remaining intent on advancing their nuclear submarine cooperation within the context of a so-called trilateral security partnership. In an unprecedented move, two nuclear-weapon States that are also NPT depositary States have transferred tons of weapons-grade highly enriched uranium to a non-nuclear weapon State, provoking an arms race, fuelling a confrontation between blocs, jeopardizing regional and global security and stability, violating the goals and purposes of the NPT and constituting a grave challenge to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“That principle is affirmed by the relevant international treaties and Council resolutions and by General Assembly resolution 76/234, entitled “Promoting international cooperation and peaceful use in the context of international security”, sponsored by China. We should strike a better balance between development and security both by responding effectively to proliferation risks and by reducing unreasonable restrictions, thereby defending the legitimate rights of all countries and developing countries in particular. At this point, it is particularly important and relevant to ensure that non-proliferation rules are fully and effectively implemented.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Resources for providing technical assistance and international cooperation should be increased, with a focus on helping developing countries meet their shortfalls in non-proliferation mechanisms, technologies and talents. New proliferation risks resulting from technological advances, especially emerging technologies, should be taken seriously. Government regulation should be reinforced and an environment conducive to the relevant technological advances encouraged. Fourthly, we must ensure the right to peaceful use. Countries have a legitimate right to enjoy the dividends of technological advances.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Parties should further strengthen the authority and effectiveness of the major international treaties, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention, uphold the role and functions of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, among other bodies, and firmly oppose any politicization of their work. We must also ensure that they are not used as tools for pursuing geopolitical goals. Thirdly, we should vigorously advance capacity- building in Member States. We encourage Member States to identify priority goals and areas for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) that are commensurate with their own international obligations and national conditions.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Parties should uphold a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, practise true multilateralism, adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in order to peacefully settle disputes, promote unity and cooperation, abandon the Cold War mindset, renounce division and confrontation, jointly respond to global and regional security threats and build a community with shared security through dialogue and cooperation. Secondly, we must build on and strengthen the current non-proliferation regime. The non-proliferation architecture, underpinned by international treaties, Security Council resolutions and the relevant international bodies, has played an indispensable role in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Unilateralism and double standards are on the rise. Developing countries still face restrictions on their peaceful use of technology. The inequitable and unreasonable elements in the international non-proliferation regime are becoming increasingly pronounced. In view of the current non-proliferation situation, the Committee’s new comprehensive review process and longer-term non-proliferation efforts, I would like to share the following observations. First, we must create a favourable international security environment.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Ambassador Hernán Pérez Loose, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for briefing the Security Council on the Committee’s work. I congratulate him on assuming that important post. The active work of the Committee last year yielded tangible results and effectively promoted cooperation on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and international non-proliferation. The Committee, the Group of Experts and the Secretariat have all made efforts and contributions to that end, which China appreciates. In recent years we have seen a deepening international consensus on non-proliferation and increasingly effective and stronger efforts to counter proliferation among non-State actors. Meanwhile, the non-proliferation situation remains grave.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“But the main elements of the changes proposed by China were not taken onboard, and some of China’s 2/323-08436 23/03/2023Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaS/PV.9292 suggestions on the working methods and performance of the Panel of Experts are not reflected either. We find that regrettable. China hopes that the Committee and the Panel of Experts will work hard in the future to improve in the areas I mentioned and effectively address the relevant issues. China stands ready to continue consultation with all parties and to make joint efforts to that end.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9292 (2023) · source
“At the same time, I would like to point out that the Council’s resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea clearly provide that sanctions should not have adverse humanitarian impacts on people’s lives in the country. It is disconcerting that for some time now, with the compound effects of sanctions, the pandemic and other factors, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has faced a grave humanitarian situation. That warrants attention by the Council, the Committee and the Panel, along with their corresponding actions. On multiple occasions, China made repeated appeals to that end. During the consultations on the resolution, we also proposed some constructive ideas for revising its content. China notes the efforts of the penholder to address the concerns of the parties.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9292 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China just voted in favour of resolution 2680 (2023), on the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). I would like to briefly explain China’s position. As a responsible and permanent member of the Security Council, China supports the full, complete and accurate implementation of the Council’s Democratic People’s Republic of Korea-related resolutions and supports the 1718 Committee and the Panel of Experts in working for the effective implementation of relevant resolutions, in strict accordance with their mandates. With that consideration in mind, China voted in favour of this resolution on a technical rollover.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9292 (2023) · source
“Any attempts to exploit terrorism for individual purposes will backfire and be counterproductive. Finally, we once again urge foreign forces to withdraw all elements of their illegal military presence in Syria and to cease plundering Syria’s natural resources.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“We welcome the visit of the Syrian President to the United Arab Emirates and the meeting between the two Heads of State, as well as Tunisia’s consideration of a restoration of diplomatic relations with Syria. We look forward to a positive outcome for the proposed meeting of the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia, Iran, Türkiye and Syria. We are confident that assistance from the countries of the region will help to boost the chances for a political settlement in Syria. We also call on more countries to take the initiative in creating a favourable external environment for a political settlement. The current security situation in Syria remains complex. The international community must combat terrorism in Syria in all its forms and manifestations with zero tolerance.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, while the countries concerned announced a temporary relaxation or suspension of the unilateral sanctions on Syria after the earthquake, such temporary measures cannot make up for the systemic damage caused by their long-term sanctions. They should immediately and unconditionally lift all illegal unilateral sanctions on Syria and stop artificially exacerbating the humanitarian disaster. With regard to the political process in Syria, China welcomes Special Envoy Pedersen’s extensive engagement with all parties on the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), in line with his step-for- step approach. China supports a resumption of the Constitutional Committee meetings as soon as possible in accordance with the principle of a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“First, no progress whatsoever has been made in terms of cross-line relief operations in north-west Syria over the past month. The Secretariat should make greater efforts to promote that relief work and report problems to the Council in a timely manner to facilitate the quest for solutions. Secondly, given that it is an important piece of civilian infrastructure and a key hub for the transfer of humanitarian supplies, the safe operation of Aleppo airport should be guaranteed. We are concerned about the further Israeli air strike that occurred at the airport yesterday and hope nothing similar will happen again. Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“In the next phase, the humanitarian assistance to Syria should be more organically integrated with post- disaster reconstruction, helping the Syrian side to restore infrastructure, strengthen and rebuild housing and maintain water and power supply systems. To that end, it is important to continue to promote relevant early-recovery projects. The Secretariat should consult closely with all the parties and work actively to make the appropriate plans. It will also be necessary to incorporate the clearance of explosive remnants of war into early-recovery projects as soon as possible so as to create a safe working environment for post-disaster reconstruction. At the same time, we want to point out that three obstacles have to be overcome in order to further improve the delivery of humanitarian relief in Syria.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Acting Director Talahma for their briefings. The humanitarian situation in north-west Syria has been a matter of particularly deep concern for the international community since the powerful earthquake struck on 6 February. The Syrian Government has opened the Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai crossing points, which has greatly improved the efficiency of the transfer of supplies. China welcomes that development and appreciates the positive interaction and cooperation between the Syrian Government and the United Nations, as well as the effective coordination work of the various United Nations humanitarian agencies.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“We are ready to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts to achieve a swift, comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“The international community should move with a sense of urgency and take practical steps to promote such a solution, including by convening a larger, more authoritative and influential international peace conference and pushing for a swift resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Countries with influence on the parties should assume their responsibility to play a constructive role. For its part, the Council should also be poised to take meaningful action to discharge its duties under the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, I want to reiterate China’s firm support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with full sovereignty, on the basis of the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“During religious festivals in particular, they should remain calm and exercise restraint to prevent violence, threats and provocations against Muslim believers and further bloodshed. Thirdly, we should honour international commitments and advance a two-State solution. The situation on the ground remains volatile and clashes between Palestinians and Israelis continue. The fundamental reason for the entire situation lies in the stalled Middle East peace process and the delays in implementing a two-State solution. Last month the Council issued its first presidential statement (S/PRST/2023/1) on the Palestinian-Israeli question in nearly nine years, while reaffirming its firm support for the vision of a two-State solution.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“China is deeply concerned about Israel’s decision in February to legalize nine settlements in the West Bank, after which it approved the construction of more than 7,000 new settlement housing units and yesterday amended legislation to allow Israeli settlers to return to four settlements. We urge Israel to fulfil its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions and stop its settlement expansions, forced demolitions of Palestinian homes, threats of evictions against the Palestinian people and unilateral changes to the status quo in the occupied territory. China calls on the parties to work earnestly to safeguard the historical status quo of religious sites in Jerusalem and respect Jordan’s custodianship of the sites.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“The two sides can and must break the cycle of violence and achieve common security through dialogue and cooperation and achieve common security. Recently, thanks to the efforts of Jordan, Egypt and other countries of the region, Palestine and Israel have reached some consensus, while reaffirming their commitment to easing the situation on the ground, preventing the escalation of violence and realizing a just and lasting peace. We hope the consensus will be translated into responsible and constructive policies and actions that improve the situation on the ground. Secondly, we should abide by international law and cease unilateral measures that aggravate tensions.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“We condemn all violence against civilians and support the Special Coordinator in maintaining close communication with Palestinians and Israelis and in his efforts to facilitate peace talks and ease tensions. We call on the parties concerned to avoid provocations and incitement in order to prevent a further escalation of tensions. As the occupying Power, Israel should fulfil its obligations under international law to protect the people in the occupied territory, prevent its security forces from using excessive force, curb settler violence, thoroughly investigate related incidents and hold the perpetrators accountable. At the same time, Israel’s legitimate security concerns should also be taken seriously. Palestine and Israel are permanent neighbours.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): Ramadan is around the corner. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to all my Muslim friends. I also sincerely hope that Muslims in the occupied Palestinian territory can celebrate Ramadan in peace and tranquillity. I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. I would like to make three points. First, we should oppose violence and incitements to violence and end the conflict and confrontation. The security situation in the West Bank has been deteriorating for some time and violent conflicts have been escalating. China is concerned about those developments.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“If some countries are really concerned about détente or the relaxation of tensions on the peninsula, we should treat such a proposal with the seriousness that it deserves.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“And for the sake of its political interests, it is transferring several tons of highly enriched, weapons-grade uranium, of more than 90 per cent uranium-235, to Australia. This has exposed its hypocrisy in ignoring its own responsibilities and obligations and the concerns of the international community. If I were allowed to continue, I could certainly respond to all the issues raised by the delegations of the United States and the United Kingdom. However, due to time constraints, I need to conclude my rebuttal. I urge the delegations of the United States and the United Kingdom and other colleagues to seriously consider the joint proposal of China and Russia, which is intended to introduce some goodwill and positive signals so as to create favourable conditions for détente in or improvement of the situation.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“On the one hand, it constantly hypes the nuclear issues involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran and other non-proliferation hotspot issues, while on the other investing major resources, exerting tremendous pressure and trying in every way it can to prevent the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran from acquiring highly enriched uranium, including through the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, prohibiting Iran from producing highly enriched uranium of more than 3.67 per cent uranium-235. Twenty years ago, the United States also brazenly used force against the Saddam regime in Iraq on a pretext of non-proliferation. However, it has now abandoned its non-proliferation standards.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“If we are talking about the dangers of nuclear proliferation, nuclear-submarine cooperation is undoubtedly the elephant in the room. The three countries’ so-called adherence to the highest nuclear non-proliferation standards cannot conceal the essence of their cooperation. What is its real nature? In essence, the cooperation among the three parties constitutes the first-ever transfer of highly enriched, weapons- grade uranium from a nuclear-weapon State to a non-nuclear-weapon State, which will enable Australia to easily cross the nuclear threshold. That is a serious proliferation risk and runs contrary to the objectives and purposes of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. I said earlier that the United States has been practicing double standards with regard to non-proliferation.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Through its official media, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea recently expressed concern about the fact that the situation on the peninsula continues to deteriorate and is verging on the brink of conflict. It has called on the countries concerned to put international peace and stability first and stop military confrontations. We hope that the United States will effectively heed and respond to the reasonable concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and leave space for diplomatic efforts. The second question to focus on was raised by the representatives of both the United States and the United Kingdom, that is, the submarine cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“However, the United States and others have frequently conducted various military activities directed against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the peninsula, increasing the level and scale of their joint exercises. At this very moment, the United States and others are conducting the longest and largest military exercises of recent years. The representative of the United States said just now that they are entirely regular, routine and defensive in nature. However, let us take a look at what all these exercises are practicing. They include striking targets deep inside the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, decapitation operations and occupying Pyongyang. Their very names indicate anything but defensive operations. Are not such shows of deterrence and force exacerbating tensions on the peninsula?”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“As I said earlier, the United States and other countries have been carrying out military exercises on and around the peninsula on an unprecedented scale since the beginning of the year. A posture involving that kind of deterrence and pressure has heightened the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s fear of insecurity and exacerbated tensions. The representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom raised a number of questions. To save time, I will focus on two of them. First, concerning the joint military exercises, I believe we are all aware that there was a period of time, since the beginning of the year, during which the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had generally exercised restraint and refrained from taking excessive action.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I am acutely aware that we have yet another meeting following this one. However, since the representatives of the United States and United Kingdom have twice taken the floor, I feel obliged to respond, and I will also try to be brief. The representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom challenged China’s position on the issue of the peninsula and its reaction to the recent missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. China’s position has been clear and consistent. We have been committed to maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula, promoting its denuclearization and using diplomatic means and negotiations to resolve the problem. That position has never changed. And China’s reaction is unquestionably based on an analysis and judgment of the current situation.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“China will continue to pursue a dual-track, synchronized, phased approach and to play its part in the search for a political settlement of the situation on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“China calls on the individual countries concerned to heed the calls of the international community and the countries of the region to abandon the Cold War mentality and to cease all bloc politics and political manipulation. They must sincerely fulfil their non-proliferation obligations by repealing the decision on nuclear submarine cooperation and choosing the path towards a political settlement through concrete actions. China calls on all the parties concerned to adhere to a common, comprehensive, collaborative and sustainable vision of security and to assume their respective responsibilities. The legitimate concerns of all sides should be duly addressed through balanced and meaningful dialogue so as to achieve common security.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“However, the United States has called for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to renounce its nuclear weapons under the banner of non-proliferation, while at the same time transferring tons of weapons-grade enriched uranium to a non-nuclear-weapon State. That practice of double standards is precisely why the credibility of the Security Council is being seriously undermined. The cooperation on nuclear submarines between the United States and its other trilateral partners has further undermined the international non-proliferation regime, provoking an arms race and threatening peace and security in the region. Furthermore, it is not conducive to the international community persuading the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programme and to promoting the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“On the contrary, we are concerned that it would only stimulate the already tense situation on the Korean peninsula. If the United States genuinely hopes to break through the current deadlock, it should respond favourably and seriously to the draft resolution proposed jointly by China and Russia aimed at alleviating the humanitarian situation. That would send a positive message in terms of promoting a political settlement and encouraging the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to resume dialogue, thereby creating the conditions for easing tensions on the peninsula. Thirdly, the representative of the United States said that we must uphold the authority and credibility of the Security Council.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“The United States should instead demonstrate sincerity and take the initiative to come up with realistic and feasible solutions that respond directly to the legitimate concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea so as to create favourable conditions for an improvement in the situation. Secondly, China supports the Security Council in playing a constructive role in promoting a political solution. The discussions held and the actions taken by the Council should contribute to de-escalation, the resumption of dialogue and the promotion of unity. The Council should not simply hold meetings for the sake of doing so. China has expressed its reservations about the adoption of a Council resolution or presidential statement precisely because we do not deem that to be constructive.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“The international community must not shy away from the crux of the peninsula issue. We should draw lessons from history and remain committed to a political solution. In that regard, I would like to make three points. First, all the parties should exercise restraint, demonstrate mutual goodwill and seek a solution in a calm, cool-headed and stable manner, in addition to forging well-meaning interactions aimed at gradually building mutual trust. The representative of the United States just said that the United States had been making diplomatic efforts to seek a dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, despite those claims, the United States has been fabricating tensions on the peninsula. Such an approach is nothing short of dangerous and hypocritical.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“However, the United States showed no goodwill in response, as the principle of action for action requires, which wasted an important opportunity for achieving denuclearization on the peninsula. Since the start of this year, the United States and others have continued their unprecedented large-scale joint military exercises on the peninsula and in surrounding areas, with plans to expand the deployment of strategic weapons. That method of deterrence and the ratcheting up of pressure has further entrenched the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s sense of insecurity, leading to the current elevated tensions. The most recent statement by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea stressed that its actions are countermeasures against the hostile activities of the United States.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing. The tensions and confrontations on the Korean peninsula are increasing, and China is concerned about it. We have taken note of the recent launch activities by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea yesterday as well as the recent continued military operations in the region by various countries. The top priority now is for all the parties to exercise calm and restraint and to refrain from reciprocal shows of force, in order to prevent the situation from escalating further or getting out of control altogether. The reasons for the evolving situation on the Korean peninsula are not accidental. Back in 2018, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea took a positive initiative aimed at giving up nuclear weapons in return for security.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“We believe that the Council’s decision on this issue should comply with the provisional rules of procedure and be consistent with past practice on inviting briefers in order to avoid giving the impression of double standards. I would also like to reiterate that China’s position on the Ukraine issue remains unchanged.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“On the Ukraine issue, China will always take a stand on the side of peace, dialogue and humanity. China issued a position paper on the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and will continue to work with the international community to play an active role in the political settlement of the crisis. Finally, I would like to state our position on the procedural vote conducted before the start of today’s meeting. China regrets that the Security Council had to conduct a procedural vote on whether to invite Ms. Daria Morozova to brief the Council. China is of the view that the Council should make a decision on this matter on the basis of consensus reached through patient consultations.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“At the same time, China hopes that the memorandum signed between the United Nations and Russia will also be actively implemented. Fourthly, diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful solution must be continuously advanced. No matter how complex the situation, the door to a political settlement cannot be closed, and peace efforts cannot slow. The international community must promote peace talks with the utmost urgency, create conditions for the resumption of negotiations and push the parties concerned to resume negotiations without preconditions at an early date in order to give the restoration of peace a chance. Facts have shown that the continuous delivery of offensive weapons and resorting to group confrontation and political isolation will not help to resolve the crisis.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“Targeted assistance should therefore be provided in order to meet their special needs. Thirdly, the spillover effects of the conflict must be managed. All parties should work together in a responsible manner in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis on international energy, finance, food trade and transportation so as to maintain the momentum of the global economic recovery. Relevant countries should stop abusing unilateral sanctions and long- arm jurisdiction in order to eliminate the disruption caused by such measures to international economic and trade cooperation. China commends Secretary- General Guterres for his active communication with all parties on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. We hope that the Initiative will be fully and effectively implemented in a balanced manner.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source