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Li Zhaoxing

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  1. “The Chinese delegation strongly demands that the Secretary-General investigate this incident forthwith. We support UNOSOM II taking practical and effective measures immediately to protect the lives and safety of its personnel, Meanwhile, we demand in the strongest terms that the various factions in Somalia strictly comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and cease forthwith all hostilities and violent acts against United Nations peace-keeping personnel.”

    1993-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3229 (1993) · source

  2. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation was shocked to learn that some 20 Pakistani personnel of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) had been tragically killed in unprovoked attacks by armed Somali bandits. This gravely alarmed the entire international community. . The Chinese delegation, with deep grief and righteous indignation, strongly condemns this barbarous atrocity committed against the personnel of UNOSOM II. I wish to take this opportunity to extend to the Permanent Mission of Pakistan and, through it, to the Government and the people of Pakistan and to the bereaved families, our profound condolences and heartfelt sympathy. At the same time we would like to express our admiration of the courage and loyalty displayed by the deceased soldiers.”

    1993-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3229 (1993) · source

  3. “For this, we cannot but express our reservations. We in China have an old saying, "There are no winners in a war and peace benefits all." We very much hope that all the parties to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina will, setting store by the interests of the people, cease forthwith all hostilities, guarantee the smooth delivery of humanitarian relief aid, solve their disputes expeditiously through peaceful negotiations, and achieve genuine national reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so that its people may soon embark on the road to the reconstruction of their homeland in a peaceful environment.”

    1993-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3228 (1993) · source

  4. “China has always actively advocated the peaceful solution to disputes in international relations through dialogue and negotiation and opposed the threat or use of force. We have therefore consistently supported the unrelenting efforts of the Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia to seek a political solution to the conflict within the framework of the Conference. Guided by this principled position, we would like to point out that the invoking in this resolution of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter to authorize the use of force, as well as the implication in the resolution that further military action would be taken in Bosnia and Herzegovina may, instead of helping the effort to seek an enduring peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, further complicate the issue there, and adversely affect the peace process.”

    1993-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3228 (1993) · source

  5. “Under the present circumstances, the establishment of a number of safe areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina may as well be tried as a temporary measure in order to reduce conflicts and ease the people's afflictions, even though it cannot provide a fundamental solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, it may involve a multitude of complex factors and a series of difficulties in the course of implementation. We believe that this temporary measure cannot supplant the Peace Plan for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict. On the contrary, we hope that this temporary measure will be conducive to finding a political solution to the conflict. It was proceeding from the aforementioned humanitarian consideration that the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted.”

    1993-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3228 (1993) · source

  6. “Mr, LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has all along been greatly concerned about the crisis in the region of the former Yugoslavia in general and about the tragic unfolding of the conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina in particular. Of late, armed conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina have continued unabated and the humanitarian situation has drastically deteriorated, plunging the people into the most miserable plight, with immense loss of life and property, for which the Chinese delegation cannot but feel greatly concerned and disturbed. The continued escalation and deepening of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina constitute a great threat to peace and security in the region.”

    1993-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3228 (1993) · source

  7. “We attach great importance to, and highly respect the important role of Prince Sihanouk in the entire Cambodian peace process and, in particular, during and after the elections in the realization of genuine national reconciliation and national reconstruction in Cambodia. The question of how to maintain peace in Cambodia after the elections Still merits concern. China does not wish to see a recurrence of war in Cambodia. China has not supported, and never will support, any Cambodian party in civil war. We hope that the endeavours of the international community will be conducive to this end.”

    1993-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3227 (1993) · source

  8. “We hope that, through the joint efforts of the various parties, the entire election process will be completed successfully. In order the better to prepare and organize these elections, the United Nations Secretary-General, his Special Representative and also the personnel of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia have all made tireless efforts. The Chinese delegation wishes to express its appreciation for their work. Cambodia is now at an important historic juncture. The Chinese delegation sincerely hopes that the various Cambodian parties will make the elections a turning-point by successfully completing their work of drafting the new constitution and by establishing the new Government.”

    1993-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3227 (1993) · source

  9. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The polling process for the constituent assembly elections in Cambodia, carried out in accordance with the Paris Agreements, has come to a conclusion. The Chinese delegation is very glad to see that, so far, the elections have been conducted rather smoothly. The elections that have now been held mark an important stage in the Cambodian peace process and have a direct bearing on the political future and destiny of Cambodia and its people. During the elections, the Cambodian people earnestly exercised their rights and fully expressed their patriotic enthusiasm and their aspirations for peace. This deserves high commendation. We have taken note of the declarations of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative stating that the conduct of the elections has been free and fair.”

    1993-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3227 (1993) · source

  10. “The Chinese delegation believes that the present demarcation of the boundary between Iraq and Kuwait is a special case arising from the specific. historical circumstances involved and, as such, is not generally applicable. For that reason, the Security Council's invocation of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations with respect to the demarcation of the disputed boundary between two countries must not be viewed as setting a precedent.”

    1993-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3224 (1993) · source

  11. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): 'The Chinese delegation believes that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait - a sovereign State Member of the United Nations ~ must be fully respected and recognized by the international community. Based on that consideration and on our consistent position on the question of Iraq and Kuwait, we voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. With respect to the question of boundaries, the Chinese Government has always maintained that the countries concerned should, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, seek a peaceful solution in agreements or treaties arrived at through negotiation and consultation, with a view to contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region concerned. .”

    1993-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3224 (1993) · source

  12. “In short, the Chinese delegation emphasizes that the International Tribunal established in the current manner can only be an ad hoc arrangement suited only to the special circumstances of the former Yugoslavia and shall not constitute any precedent.”

    1993-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3217 (1993) · source

  13. “Therefore, to adopt by a Security Council resolution the Statute of the International Tribunal which gives the Tribunal both preferential and exclusive jurisdiction is not in compliance with the principle of State judicial sovereignty. The adoption of the Statute of the International 'Tribunal by the Security Council through a resolution by invoking Chapter VII means that United Nations Member States must implement it to fulfil their obligations provided for in the Charter. This will bring many problems and difficulties both in theory and in practice. For this reason, China has consistently maintained its reservations.”

    1993-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3217 (1993) · source

  14. “We have always held that, to avoid setting any precedent for abusing Chapter VII of the Charter, a prudent attitude should be adopted with regard to the establishment of an international tribunal by means of Security Council resolutions under Chapter VII, It is the consistent position of the Chinese delegation that an international tribunal should be established by concluding a treaty so as to provide a solid legal foundation for it and ensure its effective functioning. Furthermore, the Statute of the International Tribunal just adopted is a legal instrument with the attributes of an international treaty involving complicated legal and financial questions. It ought to become effective only after having been negotiated and concluded by sovereign States and ratified by their national legislative organs in accordance with domestic laws.”

    1993-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3217 (1993) · source

  15. “Mr, LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): China has consistently opposed crimes that violate international humanitarian law and advocated that criminals in this category should be brought to justice. Bearing in mind the particular circumstances in the former Yugoslavia and the urgency of restoring and maintaining world peace, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution we have just adopted. This political position of ours, however, should not be construed as our endorsement of the legal approach involved.”

    1993-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3217 (1993) · source

  16. “Peace in Cambodia can be achieved only through the efforts of the Cambodian people themselves. Prince Sihanouk, as the widely recognized leader of the Cambodian people, will play an important role in realizing peace and national reconciliation in Cambodia. We hope that the endeavours of the international community will be conducive to this end.”

    1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source

  17. “It is our hope that UNTAC will continue to take practical and effective measures in creating a neutral political environment and to ensure the safety of its personnel. We also wish that the various Cambodian parties will make positive efforts to this end. Cambodia is now at an important historic juncture. The entire international community is concerned with the issue of how to maintain peace in Cambodia after its constituent assembly elections. China neither wishes to see the flames of war rekindled in Cambodia nor supports any party in resorting to force. What we stand for is the realization of genuine national reconciliation embodying all the Cambodian parties so that Cambodia will embark on the road of building up an independent, sovereign, unified, peaceful and neutral State at an early date.”

    1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source

  18. “The constituent assembly elections to be held in Cambodia in line with the Paris Agreements represent an important step in the Cambodian peace process, whereas the establishment of a neutral political environment forms a major factor to guarantee free and fair elections for the Cambodian people. We have noted the positive efforts made by the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). for the preparation of the elections in Cambodia. Meanwhile, we are also greatly concerned with the repeated acts of violence and intimidation in Cambodia, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report. We condemn all violent acts, especially the attacks against UNTAC personnel.”

    1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source

  19. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The comprehensive implementaticn of the Paris Agreements constitutes the foundation of ensuring a comprehensive political solution to the Cambodian question. We are therefore not in favour of any actions that run counter to the Paris Agreements. We always hold that the Cambodian parties concerned should remove the difficulties and differences that have occurred in the Cambodian peace process through consultation and dialogue so as to enable the Paris Agreements to be imp:.emented comprehensively.”

    1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source

  20. “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the IAEA have already conducted consultations on the issue of nuclear verification and made certain arrangements regarding the question of inspections, At the same time, the United States has expressed its willingness to hold bilateral talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the relevant issues, and contacts on this matter have already begun. All these are welcome developments. We hope that the parties concerned will adopt a practical, flexible and constructive attitude that will enable the talks to yield positive results.”

    1993-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3212 (1993) · source

  21. “China has indicated from the very beginning that it is not in favour of having this issue handled by the Security Council, let alone having a resolution adopted on this issue by the Council. This is because the Council's involvement will not contribute to the appropriate settlement of the issue; on the contrary, it might easily complicate the matter and lead to the intensification and escalation of the contradictions. Based on the foregoing position, we shall abstain in the vote on this draft resolution. The nuclear issue concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has now reached a crucial and sensitive stage.”

    1993-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3212 (1993) · source

  22. “China does not wish to see nuclear weapons on the peninsula, whether in the north or in the south, or to have them introduced there by a third party. In our view, the nuclear issue concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is mainly a matter between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States, and between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea. It should therefore be settled properly through direct dialogue and consultation between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the three other parties concerned, respectively. In this connection, China opposes the practice of imposing pressures.”

    1993-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3212 (1993) · source

  23. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I am confident that with your talent and extensive diplomatic experience, the Security Council will successfully complete its tasks for this month. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Marker of Pakistan, who impressed us all with the remarkable skill and efficiency with which he conducted the Council's work last month. China, as a State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, has all along opposed nuclear proliferation and supported denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

    1993-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3212 (1993) · source

  24. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation voted for the draft resolution because it believes that it reflects the principle of diversity of the financing of the United Nations peace-keeping operations. We sincerely hope that in the United Nations peace-keeping operations in the future this principle will be reflected.”

    1993-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3211 (1993) · source

  25. “In this respect, I look forward to cooperating closely with the representatives here in the joint effort for the achievement of the noble goals of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    1993-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3205 (1993) · source

  26. “What is particularly worth mentioning is that you are always full of energy and quick in your thinking, whether at the weekends when the Council has to hold urgent meetings or during the long sessions that sometimes last into the small hours. For this, I should like to express my personal admiration and respect. We are happy to note that, with the change iu the international situation, the Security Council is playing an increasingly important role in the maintenance of international peace and security. As a permanent member of the Council, China will, as always, be committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and will make its own contribution to the maintenance of international peace, the promotion of development and the peaceful settlement of international conflicts.”

    1993-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3205 (1993) · source

  27. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Mr. President, in my very first statement in this lofty Security Council Chamber as the new Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations, please allow me to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your kind words of welcome on behalf of the other members of the Council. At the same time, I should like to express my thanks to the Secretary-General for his welcome. Mr. President, April will end soon, and, as President of the Council for this month, you have successfully guided the work of the Council with your remarkable talents and rich diplomatic experience. I wish to congratulate you on your outstanding efforts.”

    1993-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3205 (1993) · source