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Lie Cheng

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2017-12-21

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2018-12-19

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1. “China stands ready and willing to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in the maintenance of regional peace and stability.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

2. “The parties must refrain from unilateral actions so as not to exacerbate the situation. The Security Council should exert a positive influence aimed at promoting the use of dialogue and consultation by Lebanon and Israel so that they can properly address their differences. UNIFIL continues to play an important role in maintaining overall calm in the mission area along the Blue Line, for which China expresses its appreciation. UNIFIL should continue to give full play to the role of the tripartite mechanism in promoting strengthened dialogue between Israel and Lebanon in order to ease the current tense situation. As one of the countries contributing troops to UNIFIL, China will continue to fully support the work of the mission.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

3. “China appreciates the rapid response by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UNIFIL in undertaking active coordination and communication with the parties concerned, with a view to maintaining regional stability. Given the current situation, China calls on Lebanon and Israel to remain calm and exercise restraint so as to prevent any escalation of tensions. The two sides should focus on maintaining regional peace and stability, stop the accusatory rhetoric, abide in earnest by the cessation-of-hostilities agreement and strictly implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. The international community should respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and continue to support Lebanon in building its security capacity and border- control capabilities.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

4. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like at the outset to thank Mr. Lacroix for his briefing. The stability of the situation in Lebanon is conducive to promoting overall peace and stability in the region. China calls on all relevant parties in Lebanon to continue strengthening dialogue and cooperation and enhancing unity. China commends Lebanon's efforts to advance the process of cabinet formation. China is following closely developments along the Blue Line and has taken note of the actions pertaining to the construction of tunnels. We hope that the countries concerned will work closely with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to conduct a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

5. “China has worked together with the international community, including ECOWAS, to promote dialogue and communication among the different parties in the country and to maintain stability and sustainable development in Guinea-Bissau and West Africa as a whole. That can play a positive role.”

   2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

6. “We hope that the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Guinea-Bissau country team, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and others will provide targeted assistance to Guinea-Bissau based on the country's actual needs. China has always supported African countries in their efforts to find African solutions to African problems. We call on all parties in Guinea-Bissau to work in the long-term interests of the country by finding consensus and by using dialogue and consultation to overcome differences, seeking the stability and development of the country and striving to improve the lives of the population.”

   2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

7. “Regional and subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, have played a significant role in overcoming the political crisis and helping the parties to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences. Currently, the situation is largely stable in Guinea- Bissau. Nonetheless, the country faces challenges in its efforts to improve economic and social development, to combat drug trafficking and to make progress on the political process. China calls on international donors and partners in multilateral and bilateral cooperation to continue to support Guinea-Bissau and to build its capacity to improve the lives ofthe population.”

   2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

8. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): We welcome the presence with us here today of the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau and the statements delivered by the various briefers. We also listened closely to the statement by Ms. Pinto. We have observed notable progress in Guinea- Bissau over recent months. In implementing the Conakry Agreement, the parties in Guinea Bissau have reached agreement on forming an inclusive Government, reconvening the National Assembly in plenary session, and the date of legislative elections. China welcomes this progress.”

   2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

9. “Leaders from China and African countries will meet in Beijing to discuss plans for future cooperation and to propose new measures to strengthen comprehensive cooperation between China and Africa. China has always supported the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has actively participated in peacekeeping operations there. We have also provided humanitarian assistance, including medicine and food, to the country and have actively participated in its socioeconomic development. China stands ready to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

   2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source

10. “The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) should function strictly in accordance with its mandate and strengthen consultations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. China has always played an active and constructive role with regard to matters concerning peace and security in Africa and has always supported African countries in seeking African solutions to African issues. The 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit will be held in Beijing on 3 and 4 September under the theme "Towards an even stronger community with a shared future through win-win cooperation".”

    2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source

11. “In particular, the focus should be on listening to the views of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and respecting its ownership of the political process, while also encouraging all parties to take concrete actions to return to a path of political settlement through dialogue and consultations and on effectively implementing the political agreement of 31 December 2016. While providing assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the international community should ensure that its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity are fully respected. We should help the country to strengthen its own security capabilities so that it can achieve peace and stability independently.”

    2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source

12. “The forthcoming general elections constitute a critical step in the political process of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The electoral support provided by the international community should respect the genuine needs of the country and correspond to the real situation on the ground. China has always believed that a political solution is the only way to resolve the issues of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Council should continue to support the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and other regional and subregional organizations, as well as countries in the region, by playing a leading role in mediation and by encouraging those organizations and countries to enhance communication and engagement with Congolese parties through their respective channels.”

    2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source

13. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Zarrougui and the President of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo, Monseigneur Utembi, for their briefings. We also listened carefully to the statement of Ms. Furaha on behalf of civil society. Peace, stability and the political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has attracted the attention of the international community, particularly that of the countries of the region. Lately, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been generally stable, and the preparations for the general elections are progressing steadily. The Security Council should fully recognize and support the elections and provide constructive assistance to the country.”

    2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source

14. “The Chinese Government supports the Burundi peace process and has actively provided assistance for the country's nation-building. China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in achieving stability and development in Burundi.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

15. “China appreciates the positive efforts by regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, the East African Community (EAC) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in exercising their good offices with regard to the issue of Burundi. We support the EAC in taking the lead in that regard. Thirdly, our priority should be to increase humanitarian assistance to Burundi and to support its economic and social development. China welcomes the Burundian Government's recent active cooperation with neighbouring countries in their response to refugees and other humanitarian issues. China urges the relevant international agencies and organizations to resume economic cooperation with and development assistance to Burundi as soon as possible.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

16. “The international community should fully recognize the efforts of the Burundian Government in maintaining peace and stability and should actively provide constructive assistance to the Government and the people of Burundi to meet their needs. China would like to emphasize the following three points. First, there must be proper respect for Burundi's national ownership, sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. The international community should consider the current situation in Burundi comprehensively and objectively and should play a constructive role with a view to ensuring the long-term stability and development of the country and the region. Secondly, there must be continued support for Burundi's political process.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

17. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): We listened carefully to the briefing by Mr. Kafando in his capacity as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi. We hope that the Special Envoy will continue to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the Government of Burundi. The current situation in Burundi is generally stable. The Burundian Government has worked actively to preserve national peace and stability and to promote economic and social development. It has formulated a national development plan and cooperated with neighbouring countries to facilitate the voluntary return of Burundian refugees. China welcomes those positive developments. Burundi is an important country in the Great Lakes region of Africa. The stability and development of Burundi contribute to peace and stability in the region.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

18. “We express our concern and hope that they will not lead to harm to innocent civilians. Attacks by terrorist organizations in Syria continue to hamper the United Nations humanitarian relief effort. The international community should strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, harmonize standards and resolutely combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council. We urge the parties involved to work together to exert influence and ensure that resolution 2401 (2018) is effectively implemented. The United Nations and the international community should strengthen communication and coordination with the Syrian Government, provide assistance to all areas in Syria needing it, support mine-clearance operations in affected areas and assist people in returning to their homes.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

19. “We have taken note of the recent reports of attacks against targets in Syria. We call on the parties concerned to remain calm, act with restraint and avoid taking any actions that may lead to an escalation of the situation. The Syrian conflict is now in its eighth year. The humanitarian situation remains grave. A large number of civilians have been displaced. China has taken note of the recent report by the Secretary-General on cross-border humanitarian assistance and operations (S/2018/617). We express our grave concern about the suffering of the Syrian people. We will continue to provide assistance to Syria and its neighbours affected by the influx of Syrian refugees, within the limits of our capacities. We have taken note of the conflicts in parts of Syria.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

20. “The international community should actively support the United Nations as the main channel for mediation, support the Special Envoy in his efforts to restart the peace talks in Geneva, and push the Syrian Government and the opposition to move towards the same goal. The current priority is to move forward the process of establishing the constitutional committee so as to a solid foundation as early as possible for a comprehensive dialogue on such topics as political governance, elections and counter-terrorism. At the same time, all the relevant regional actors should bear in mind regional peace and stability and create a good environment for the political settlement process. The sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria should be fully respected.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

21. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Envoy De Mistura and Mr. John Ging for their briefings. We greatly appreciate their efforts in terms of facilitating the political process and alleviating the humanitarian situation in Syria. The international community has been active recently in advancing the political process in the country. The Special Envoy has engaged with various parties to the Syrian question in intensive in-depth consultations on such issues as the formation of the constitutional committee and the relaunching of the Geneva peace talks. Certain progress has been made. It is hoped that the Astana dialogue will continue to play a role in maintaining the ceasefire in Syria and in advancing the Geneva peace talks. A political settlement is the only way out.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

22. “China firmly supports and promotes the peace process in the Middle East and supports the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State by the Palestinian people based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. China will continue to actively promote President Xi Jinping's four-point proposal for settling the Palestinian question and will continue to play a constructive role in the Middle East peace process.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

23. “All parties should remain calm and exercise restraint, meet one another halfway and create the necessary environment for resuming talks. Parties with major influence on countries in the Middle East should also play a constructive role in that regard. The question of Palestine is the foundational issue underlying achieving peace in the Middle East. We call for the unity of the Security Council and the international community and for continued efforts to advance the political settlement of the question of Palestine. The two-State solution is the correct way to resolve the issue. We must adhere to the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative, based upon which we must step up efforts to push for the resumption of talks.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

24. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his emergency-meeting briefing. We thank Kuwait for proposing the holding of this meeting, and the presidency of the Netherlands for quickly organizing it. We note that the situation in Gaza is very tense, and we are following it very closely. We are concerned about the fact that many people have been killed or injured. We call for implementing all the relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), halting all settlement activities in the occupied territories and taking all measures to prevent violence against civilians.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

25. “China remains committed to honouring its commitment to world peace, and we join hands with all parties to further promote the United Nations path towards peace.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

26. “Over the past two years, China has trained more than 800 peacekeepers for the United Nations and other countries. China has also dispatched the first helicopter contingent to a peacekeeping mission in Africa. It is also providing military assistance valued at $100 million to the African Union. China has also decided to work through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund to support TCCs, in particular African countries, in their capacity- building. China has formally completed its registration of a standby force of 8,000 peacekeepers in the United Nations standby mechanism. Two Chinese peacekeeping police contingents have also been established and have been registered as part of the United Nations standby mechanism. The first group of contingents and equipment has met the requirements for rapid deployment.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

27. “Peacekeeping missions should give priority to the training of peacekeepers being deployed, which should be targeted in the light of the situation in the area concerned. The Secretariat should further improve the management and efficiency of an optimized logistical guarantee mechanism so as to maximize the use of peacekeeping resources. As a major troop-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping operations, China remains committed to enhancing pre-deployment training and the standby capabilities of its peacekeeping forces and police. China has also actively supported other TCCS and police-contributing countries in the area of capacity-building. China works hard to deliver on the commitments made by Chinese leaders at the 2015 United Nations summit on peacekeeping operations.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

28. “Meanwhile, it is vital to attach great importance to and support the important role that the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations play in maintaining peace and security in Africa, and assist Africa in strengthening its peacekeeping capacity-building. Secondly, as the manager of peacekeeping operations, the Secretariat should provide more efficient and higher-quality support to peacekeeping forces so as to enhance their ability to address complex situations. The Secretariat and peacekeeping missions should give priority to the security and medical capabilities of peacekeepers, improve the internal sharing of security information and ensure that security protection, medical equipment and measures are in place on time.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

29. “First, the international community should pay great attention to the real needs of troop-contributing countries (TCCs), in particular developing countries, and strengthen support to troop-contributing countries in the area of capacity-building. We must also ensure that peacekeeping operations have the necessary training, resources and capabilities for fulfilling their tasks, as well as adequate and targeted pre-deployment training and the necessary equipment to ensure that such tasks are carried out. The international community should enhance the peacekeeping capacity-building of developing States that are TCCs through bilateral and multilateral cooperation.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

30. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing, and the Secretary-General for the written recommendations recently submitted to the Council, which China will carefully study. United Nations peacekeeping operations are important tools in maintaining international peace and security. Peacekeeping forces are responsible for implementing the Council's mandates on the ground. Enhancing the rapid deployment capabilities of peacekeeping forces and improving the capabilities of peacekeepers are important for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. I would like to emphasize two points.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source

31. “China has always strongly opposed terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. As an important member of the counter- terrorism community, we are ready to work with other countries and organizations to respond collectively to the threats and challenges posed by terrorism in order to maintain international peace and stability.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source

32. “The Security Council has just adopted resolution 2396 (2017), which contains many important and positive elements, including respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations; respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States; and not linking terrorism to any specific religion or ethnicity. The resolution calls on Member States to step up border controls, information-sharing, law enforcement and judicial cooperation. The coordinating role of the United Nations should be given full play and efforts must be made to curtail the terrorist organizations' use of the Internet for propaganda, recruitment and other terrorist activities. We voted in favour of the resolution and hope that it will be effectively implemented.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source

33. “Mr. Lie Cheng (China) (spoke in Chinese): In recent years, returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters have launched terrorist attacks in many parts of the world, seriously threatening the security and stability of countries of origin, transit and destination. All Member States should enhance cooperation in order to bring to justice foreign terrorist fighters who have been involved in terrorist attacks, and take measures to break up and neutralize mobility networks used by terrorists so as to respond collectively to the challenges posed by terrorism.”

    2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source