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Li Zhaoxing

lines on the record: 377
first: 1993-04-30
most recent: 2006-09-21
sittings or episodes: 88
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“In view of the foregoing, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution. His Excellency Mr. Qian Qichen, Vice Premier and Foreign Minister of China, recently visited Croatia and exchanged views with the Croatian leaders on some major issues, including that of United Nations protected areas. In seeking a solution to the conflict between the Croatian Government and the local Serbian authorities, there are two important points to be borne in mind: first, full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Croatia and, secondly, a political solution within the framework of the principles set out by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia and the resolutions of the Security Council.”
1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source
“The Secretary-General in his report noted that the deployment of UNPROFOR in Croatia is still helpful in containing the tension in that region and that complete withdrawal of UNPROFOR would lead inevitably to the escalation of conflict. The Secretary-General has therefore recommended that the mandate of UNPROFOR be extended once again. We support the recommendation of the Secretary- General. With regard to the deployment of United Nations peace-keeping operations and the extension of their mandates, the precondition is to obtain the prior request or consent from the host countries or the parties concerned. We have noted that the Croatian Government has agreed to the extension of UNPROFOR's mandate, and the resolution just adopted reflects its request in that regard.”
1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): I should like to join my colleagues in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that your outstanding talent and rich experience will provide excellent guidance to the work of the Council during this month. I also wish to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Taylhardat of Venezuela, whose efficiency and fruitful work have left a very deep impression on us. For various reasons, the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the Republic of Croatia has yet to carry out its mandate fully. It has, none the less, played its role in preventing the escalation of conflict and safeguarding the safety of civilians in United Nations protected areas and areas nearby.”
1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source
“We are convinced that this endeavour of the international community will help the Haitian government restore security, gradually stabilize the situation and ensure the success of the peace process in Haiti. In view of all this, China supports the recommendations of the Secretary- General, and voted in favour of the resolution adopted before lunch.”
1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source
“In order to consolidate the initial progress in the peace process and to avoid set-backs, we urge the various Haitian parties to give due weight to Haiti's national interests, to support the legitimate government in Haiti, earnestly to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, and to continue to overcome difficulties, so as to create the conditions necessary for the scheduled return to Haiti of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. In order to achieve those objectives, the Security Council has approved the recommendations of the Secretary-General, and has decided to send the United Nations Mission in Haiti to assist Haiti in establishing a new police force and in modernizing its armed forces.”
1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese people have all along cherished deep and fraternal feelings towards the Latin American countries and their peoples. We have followed developments in Haiti closely and we support the Haitian peace process. We hold that comprehensive and impartial implementation of the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact is the key to the peace process; the international community has made tremendous efforts to that end.”
1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source
“We hope that the conflicting parties in Liberia will fully cooperate with ECOWAS, adopt practical and effective measures and earnestly implement the Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to contribute to an early realization of national reconciliation and national peace. Therefore, the Chinese delegation supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General for the deployment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and voted in favour of the resolution that has just been adopted.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“We are pleased to note that the various Liberian parties have started to implement the Peace Agreement signed at Cotonou; that the Liberian National Transitional Government and the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Committee, composed of representatives of the three Liberian parties, the ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) and the United Nations, have both been established; and that some members of the advance team of United Nations military observers to Liberia have arrived in Monrovia. This undoubtedly will advance the peace process in Liberia.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Peace Agreement signed at Cotonou has brought new hope of ending the civil war and restoring peace and security in Liberia as well as the subregion of West Africa. This is the result of concerted efforts by the various Liberian parties, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations. For this, we wish to express our welcome and appreciation.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The recommendations of the Secretary-General for the establishment of Somali police and judicial and penal systems will serve to create the necessary conditions for the promotion of national reconciliation in Somalia. We therefore support these recommendations. The final solution to the Somali question must be sought by the Somali people themselves. We urge all the Somali parties to implement earnestly the relevant Security Council resolutions, cease forthwith all military actions and cooperate with UNOSOM II so as to create conditions for an early political solution to the Somali question. The draft resolution before us has basically reflected the above-mentioned spirit. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of it.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3280 (1993) · source
“We always hold that no matter how complicated the situation, a genuine solution can be achieved only through dialogue and negotiation. Otherwise, the efforts will go astray. As to how better to implement the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II), we maintain that the opinions of the parties concerned and, in particular, those of the African countries, OAU and the Arab League should be solicited as widely as possible. The main thrust of a series of resolutions adopted by the Security Council on Somalia is to promote the peace process initiated by the Agreement of Addis Ababa, to realize genuine national reconciliation and to restore peace and stability in Somalia so that the Somali people can embark on the road of reconciliation and economic revitalization.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3280 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): In order to end the tragic war in Somalia, alleviate the sufferings of the Somali people, create a safe environment for the humanitarian relief endeavour and establish national reconciliation and lasting peace, the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Arab League have made unswerving efforts which have helped to restore stability in most parts of Somalia outside Mogadishu. However, we have noted that there still exist many unstable elements in Somalia, particularly in Mogadishu, where there have been repeated occurrences of bloodshed and clashes, bringing increasing casualties to both United Nations personnel and Somali civilians. All this cannot but cause us deep concern.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3280 (1993) · source
“We strongly call on UNITA to cease forthwith all hostile activities, to withdraw from the occupied territories, to ensure the safe withdrawal of foreign nationals from the areas under its control and the smooth conduct of humanitarian assistance. We urge both parties in Angola, especially UNITA, to cooperate fully with UNAVEM II, comprehensively to implement the Acordos de Paz and the relevant Security Council resolutions and to create the necessary conditions for the advancement of the peace process and the realization of national reconciliation. We approve of UNAVEM II's continued efforts in the settlement of the Angolan question and support the Secretary-General's recommendation on the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM II. Based on the above considerations, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“We hold that the current sanctions to be imposed by the Security Council on UNITA are measures taken in line with the special circumstances in Angola. The sanctions themselves are not the end, but rather only the means designed to urge UNITA to resume negotiations with the Angolan Government as soon as possible and bring the civil war to an end at an early date. We therefore hope that the envisaged sanctions will help bring about a genuine cease-fire at an early date and agreement on the comprehensive implementation of the Acordos de Paz and the Security Council resolutions so that the Security Council will be able to consider the lifting of the sanctions in due course.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“However, owing to UNITA's refusal to accept the results of the general elections and its non-observance of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the situation in Angola continues to deteriorate, escalating the civil war and forcing a huge exodus of refugees into neighbouring States. As a result, the work of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) is confronted with enormous difficulties, which have affected peace and security in the region. The Chinese delegation therefore wishes to express its deep concern and anxiety. The Chinese delegation has followed closely the development of the situation in Angola and is of the view that Angola's national reconciliation can only be realized and the differences resolved by negotiation and dialogue. Any attempts to win by force are short-sighed and undesirable.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The signing of the Acordos de Paz by the Angolan Government and UNITA in May 1991 and the general elections held in Angola with the assistance of the international community in September last year have brought the hope of peace to the war- ridden people there. The Secretary-General and his Special Representative, as well as the front-line African countries, have made tremendous efforts for the settlement of the Angolan question and important progress had once been made in the process of finding a political settlement.”
1993-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3277 (1993) · source
“In order to ensure that the general elections are held on schedule in October 1994, the two Mozambican sides must adopt practical measures, fulfil their commitments, cooperate with the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) and act strictly in accordance with the new timetable. The current priority is for the two sides to complete the assembly and demobilization of their troops as early as possible and form a new national defence force so as to create conditions for the early realization of national reconciliation. The draft resolution before us exactly reflects this desire of the members of the Council. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of it.”
1993-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3274 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation is glad to note that, through the efforts of the United Nations and the two Mozambican parties, initial progress has been made in the peace process in Mozambique and that agreements on state administration and the impartiality of the national police force were reached in the wake of the direct talks between President Joaquim Chissano and President Afonso Dhlakama of the RENAMO. This gives powerful impetus to the peace process in Mozambique. However, owing to various reasons the implementation of the peace agreement is still faced with many difficulties, and the two sides have yet to reach agreement on questions such as that of the future National Electoral Commission. We wish to express our deep concern about this. The peace process in Mozambique is now at a crucial stage.”
1993-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3274 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that with your rich diplomatic experience and talents you will successfully guide the work of the Council for this month. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Albright of the United States, for her outstanding contribution to the successful conclusion of the work of the Council last month. The General Peace Agreement of Mozambique has brought hope for an end to the civil war which has lasted for more than 10 years, and has opened up new vistas for the restoration of peace and economic revitalization there.”
1993-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3274 (1993) · source
“It is for the purpose of helping the Haitian people to achieve this objective that the Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 862 (1993), adopted just now.”
1993-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3272 (1993) · source
“For this we wish to express our appreciation. The Chinese delegation supports the peace process in Haiti. We hold that the key to genuine and lasting peace and stability in Haiti is for the various Haitian parties, acting in the interest of national stability, to cooperate fully with the international community; adopt practical and effective measures to observe strictly the relevant Security Council resolutions; and seize the current opportunity by strengthening the initial progress made in implementing the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact so that they may overcome difficulties, continue to promote the peace process and create the necessary conditions for the scheduled return of President Aristide to Haiti.”
1993-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3272 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): I should like to take this opportunity to welcome our new colleague, His Excellency Ambassador Adolfo R. Taylhardat of Venezuela. I am sure that he will add new vitality to the work of the Council. The Chinese delegation is ready to cooperate with him closely and jointly contribute to the success of our work in the Council. Resolution 861 (1993), adopted by the Council not long ago, is a good beginning in helping the Haitian people overcome their difficulties and revitalize their national economy. It shows that the peace process in Haiti -has achieved some initial progress with the concerted efforts of various Haitian parties, assisted by the United Nations, the Organization of American States and Mr. Caputo, Special Representative of the Secretaries-General of both organizations.”
1993-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3272 (1993) · source
“We hope that the relevant agreements will continue to be fully implemented so that sanctions on Haiti, which have brought enormous difficulties to the people, will be lifted totally and that Haiti will embark on the road towards genuine and lasting peace and stability.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3271 (1993) · source
“All of this has not only brought hope to the promotion of the peace process in Haiti, thus enabling the people to enjoy peace and tranquility once again and to revitalize their national economy, but has also made possible the suspension and eventual elimination of sanctions. The Chinese delegation therefore supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General that sanctions on Haiti be suspended immediately. Consequently we shall vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. It is said that a thousand-mile journey starts with the first step. With the concerted efforts of the international community, the legitimate Government of Haiti has been restored. That was indeed a hard-won achievement. At present, various parties in Haiti have achieved some initial results in implementing the two agreements, thus marking a good beginning.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3271 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has, all along, followed closely the developments in Haiti. We highly appreciate the unswerving efforts made by the United Nations, the Organization of American States and Mr. Caputo, Special Representative of the the Secretaries-General of both those organizations, to find a political solution to the crisis in Haiti. We are pleased to note that the implementation of the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact has already started and that the Prime Minister of Haiti has assumed office.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3271 (1993) · source
“At present, UNTAC has basically accomplished its tasks, and its withdrawal has already begun. It is the hope of the Chinese delegation that UNTAC will promptly complete its withdrawal in accordance with the withdrawal plan endorsed by the Security Council and in line with the Paris Agreements as well as the relevant Security Council resolutions. As for the post-UNTAC arrangement for the United Nations activities in Cambodia, we hold that the decision should be based on the provisions of the Paris Agreements and the opinions and requests of Prince Sihanouk and the new Cambodian Government.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3270 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation is of the view that the ultimate solution to the Cambodian question lies with the Cambodian people themselves. Practice has proved that only by relying on the Cambodian people themselves in their efforts to seek genuine national reconciliation through dialogue and consultation will it be possible to resolve the Cambodian question. No outside forces should interfere in the internal affairs of Cambodia, and the endeavour of the international community should be conducive to achieving the objective of establishing a Cambodia that is independent, peaceful, unified and territorially integrated. Since the establishment of the United Nations Transition Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), the Secretary-General and UNTAC and its staff have done a great deal of work. Their positive efforts merit our appreciation.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3270 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the elections held last May, the situation in Cambodia has been, on the whole, fairly stable. Under the leadership of Prince Sihanouk, the parties concerned in Cambodia have cooperated in forming an Interim Joint Administration, and the drafting of a new Constitution by the Constituent Assembly is also under way. We welcome all these developments. China, as a signatory to the Paris Agreements, has all along been devoting its efforts to the comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian question, and has supported Prince Sihanouk in his endeavours for the realization of independence, peace and national reconciliation in Cambodia. In the present circumstances, the role of Prince Sihanouk should be further emphasized and brovght into fuller play.”
1993-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3270 (1993) · source
“As winter is not far away, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have already suffered a great deal, are facing an even more severe situation. We therefore urge the parties to the conflict to cease all hostilities forthwith so as to ensure the smooth delivery of humanitarian relief aid, alleviate people's afflictions and create the necessary conditions for a just and reasonable political settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina at an early date.”
1993-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3269 (1993) · source
“Generally speaking, the draft resolution before us reflects the aforesaid thoughts. It is based on our consistent position on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the aforementioned factors that the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution. We are always opposed to the use or the threat of force in international relations. We have steadfastly held that a lasting settlement can be achieved only through dialogue, consultation and negotiation. Any further military action in Bosnia and Herzgovina will not help promote the efforts for a political solution; it will, on the contrary, further complicate the matter, thus bringing adverse effects to the search for peace. In this connection we should proceed with caution.”
1993-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3269 (1993) · source
“We are of the view that as a State Member of the United Nations, Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity must be fully respected by the international community, and it should remain a Member of the United Nations. China, as a country participating in the London Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, appreciates the efforts made by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. In our view, any political solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be within the framework of the principles established by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia and the relevant Security Council resolutions, and should safeguard the fundamental interests of ail the parties and be freely accepted by them.”
1993-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3269 (1993) · source
“Qian Qichen, Vice Premier and Foreign Minister of China, pointed out at a meeting with the visiting ministerial delegation of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on 22 August, China has always stood for settling all conflicts and disputes by means of dialogue and negotiations. China attaches great importance to the position of the Islamic countries on the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hope that the parties concerned will continue their efforts at achieving real peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. China will continue to work with the international community in promoting a just and reasonable solution to the conflict and restoring peace and stability in the region.”
1993-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3269 (1993) · source
“Mr, LI ZHAQXING (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese Government and people have all along been greatly concerned with the ever-worsening crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which manifests itself in the prolonged conflict and untold suffering of the people. On the question of former Yugoslavia and especially the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, China does not have and will not pursue any self-interest. The sole purpose of China's concern with the conflict is to Promote a settlement whereby, as we have hoped, the war can be ended as early as possible so that the people will be lifted from their miseries and enjoy peace again. We have always maintained that a political solution to the Bosnia and Herzegovina conflict should be sought. As His Excellency Mr.”
1993-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3269 (1993) · source
“We sincerely hope that, with the help of the international community and through their own efforts, the African people will overcome their difficulties, strengthen their unity and cooperation and settle various disputes, so that they may set out on the road to national stability and economic development at an early date. We believe that the solution to the Liberian conflict will surely promote peace and stability in that subregion and the African continent as a whole.”
1993-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3263 (1993) · source
“On the basis of those considerations, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution. We hope that the Secretary-General will send the advance group of 30 military observers as soon as possible in order to facilitate the efforts of ECOWAS to achieve a political settlement. Endowed with rich natural resources, the African continent, with its industrious people, has great potential. The African people, having suffered so long from conflicts and wars, are striving to establish a peaceful environment, rebuild their homelands and develop their national economies. The Chinese Government and people will, as always, support the African people in their cause - the pursuit of peace and development.”
1993-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3263 (1993) · source
“We are aware that the establishment of the cease-fire in Liberia, achieved with the help of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the beginning of the implementation of the Peace Agreement undoubtedly marked a good beginning in the peace process. "Well begun is half done". Success in the peace process and the achievement of a genuine and lasting peace in Liberia depend essentially on all the parties to the conflict cooperating with the United Nations and ECOWAS, adopting practical and effective measures to fulfil their commitments and strictly observing the Peace Agreement and relevant Security Council resolutions so as to ensure a successful general election, thereby creating conditions for an early national reconciliation.”
1993-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3263 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): It gives me great pleasure to join my colleagues in welcoming the Foreign Minister of Liberia, who has come all the way to attend today's meeting. He has brought to us the voice of the African people and the aspirations of the Liberian people for peace and stability, for national reconstruction and economic development. The Chinese delegation is also very grateful for the important statements made by the delegations of Benin and Nigeria. The signing of the Peace Agreement in Cotonou has given us hope that we have seen the end of the three~and-a-half-year civil war in Liberia. It is also a major contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Liberia and in the sub-region of western Africa. The Chinese delegation is very pleased to see this important development.”
1993-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3263 (1993) · source
“We also wish to point out that when differences arise between a regional organization and a sovereieon State the question whether the Security Council should involve itself and, if it is necessary to Co so, what principle should guide its action is indeed an important one for us to ponder. My delegation, in the spirit of seeking common ground and consensus, had offered specific amendments to the draft resolution in line with the principles I have mentioned. However, it is very much regrettable that they have not been accepted. We will therefore have to abstain in the vote on this draft resolution.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“Practice over the years has shown that the consent and cooperation of the parties concerned are essential factors in ensuring the success of the endeavours of the United Nations and regional organizations. Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) missions to Kosovo and other areas of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia were sent at the beginning with the consent of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The present dispute between the two sides over whether the missions should be continued should therefore be solved through continued dialogue and consultation between them. Any outside interference or pressure will not be helpful in finding a proper solution, and may only further complicate the issue.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“Based on this consideration, we believe that the Council, in handling this issue, should exercise extreme prudence and act in strict conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter, especially the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States. We have noted that recently the United Nations and the relevant regional organizations have played an increasingly important role in engaging in preventive diplomacy and other activities. Preventive diplomacy, as part of the pacific settlement of conflicts embodied in Chapter VI of the Charter, should be carried out at the explicit request, or with the prior consent, of the States and parties concerned. It should never be imposed against their will.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Madam President, please allow me to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. You are the only ambassadress in the Council, and I am confident that your outstanding talent and rich experience will surely lead the work of the Council to success this month. I would also like to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Sir David Hannay, for his effectiveness and efficiency, which have left a deep impression on us. The Chinese delegation is of the view that the issue of Kosovo is an internal affair of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should be respected in line with the basic principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“However, based on our consistent principled position of finding by peaceful means a negotiated political solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Chinese delegation abstained on the vote on the draft resolution.”
1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation holds that the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of all United Nations Member States should be fully respected by the international community, as enshrined in the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, which constitutes a basic norm guiding international relations. We therefore support such elements in the draft resolution as immediate cessation of hostilities, full respect for and guarantee of the independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and recognition of the right of all Bosnian refugees to return to their homes.”
1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the outbreak of the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, China has always hoped that the parties concerned would make concerted efforts to find an early solution to the conflict by peaceful means. In conjunction with the international community, we have made our own contributions to this end. At present, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is deteriorating, characterized by the escalation of conflict and ever-deepening suffering of its people. The Chinese delegation cannot but express its deep concern and profound sympathy. We therefore fully understand the concern and anxiety shown by the non-aligned and Muslim countries over the fate of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1993-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3247 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has taken note of the information given by Ambassador Albright of the United States. China's position of opposition to terrorism is well known to all. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned about what took place yesterday and deeply regrets the civilian casualties caused thereby. China has always held that disputes between or among countries should be settled through peaceful means of dialogue and consultation. We are opposed to any action that can contravene the Charter of the United Nations and norms of international relations. We do not endorse any action that might intensify the tension in the region, including the use of force. It is our hope that the parties concerned can exercise restraint, in order to avoid a further deterioration of the situation.”
1993-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3245 (1993) · source
“We hope that the relevant measures envisaged by this resolution will help realize this objective. It is based on this consideration that the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. At the same time, the Chinese delegation wishes to point out that our affirmative vote on this resolution does not mean any change in our position vis-a-vis sanctions againsst the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
1993-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3234 (1993) · source
“Though the issue of the former Yugoslavia, including the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is highly complex and difficult, and its fundamental solution is by no means easy to come by, the international community should, however difficult and frustrating the issue is, keep on urging the parties concerned to persevere in their efforts for an appropriate and lasting solution by peaceful means, through consultation and negotiation. China, as a permanent member of the Security Council, has all along supported the unswerving efforts of the international community to promote the political settlement of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina within the framework of the Peace Plan of the Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia.”
1993-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3234 (1993) · source
“Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned with and saddened by the fact that the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina has remained unsolved for such a long period of time. Our profound sympathy goes to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have suffered untold misery amid the smoke of war. In our view, such tragedy in that war-ridden country should no longer be allowed to continue.”
1993-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3234 (1993) · source
“The Chinese Government maintains its constant position on the question of Somalia. The final solution of the Somali question lies with the Somali people themselves. We sincerely hope that all the Somali factions will bear in mind the fundamental interests of the Somali people, cooperate with UNOSOM II and resolve their disputes through dialogue and consultation so as to achieve genuine national reconciliation and continue their efforts for an early political settlement of the Somali conflict.”
1993-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3229 (1993) · source
“In order to end the war in Somalia, alleviate the suffering of the Somali people, establish a safe environment for humanitarian relief and restore peace and stability in that war-torn country, large numbers of United Nations peace-keeping personnel from all corners of the world have been deployed in the Horn of Africa, where they have made tremendous efforts and sacrifices in the face of enormous difficulties and at the risk of their lives. Such heroic deeds are truly worthy of the expectations and trust of the international community. We are convinced that their blood has not been shed in vain. On the day the Somali people, in jubilation, celebrate real peace, they will not forget the invaluable contributions to the cause of peace made by these peace-keeping personnel with their dear lives.”
1993-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3229 (1993) · source