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1. “China supports the efforts of the concerned parties to search for an appropriate solution, acceptable to all, through dialogue and negotiations, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Currently, the overall situation in Kosovo remains calm. Underlying complex questions, however, remain and defy efforts to finding a solution. China hopes that all parties will continue to search for a political solution, engage in high-level political dialogue, settle their differences through practical and constructive dialogue, implement the agreements reached so far, build upon progress, increase mutual trust and seek rapprochement so that a lasting and appropriate solution can be found gradually to the question of Kosovo.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

2. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. China welcomes the presence of His Excellency Mr. Nikolie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and the statement that he made. We also listened attentively to the statement made by Ms. Citaku. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and understands its legitimate concerns on the question ofKosovo. China acknowledges the positive efforts of Serbia in the search for a political solution to the question of Kosovo. Resolution 1244 (1999) constitutes the legal foundation for the solution to the question of Kosovo.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

3. “The international community should keep up its support for the diplomatic efforts of the parties concerned aimed at finding a political settlement of the question of Ukraine and at joining forces in contributing to the achievement of peace, stability and development in the country at an early date.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

4. “China supports effective and pragmatic cooperation between the Security Council and the OSCE in the fields of peace and security, and it is our hope that the OSCE will continue to play an active and constructive role in upholding regional peace, security and stability. With respect to the question of Ukraine, the parties concerned, including the OSCE, have made some positive efforts, which China welcomes. We hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve as soon as possible. We also hope that all parties concerned will fully implement resolution 2202 (2015) and the Minsk agreements and seek a comprehensive, lasting and balanced solution to the question of Ukraine through dialogue and consultation.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

5. “All relevant actions by the regional and subregional organizations concerned should observe the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, in particular respect for the principles of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States. The OSCE is an important partner of the United Nations. In recent years, the OSCE has been actively engaged in preventive diplomacy, promoting mutual trust among countries in the region and in endeavouring to settle disputes through mediation. China expresses its appreciation to the OSCE for its efforts. We welcome the priorities set by Austria as the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office aimed at defusing armed conflicts, countering violent extremism and building mutual trust.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

6. “China supports enhancing the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, so as to jointly safeguard international peace and security. The cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations should, while steadfastly upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, seek vigorously to promote dialogue and consultation aimed at addressing regional and hot-spot issues, actively engage in preventive diplomacy, resolve disputes through peaceful means and defuse conflicts.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

7. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the presence at today's meeting of His Excellency Mr. Sebastian Kurz, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, and we thank him for his briefing. The world today is filled with various types of challenges. Countries are interdependent, and their security is interconnected. While the United Nations is at the core of the international collective-security architecture, regional and subregional organizations enjoy unique advantages in resolving hot-spot issues in their respective regions.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

8. “China has always attached great importance to the strategic position and role of Europe, and Sino-European relations have consistently been a priority in Chinese diplomacy. We welcome a united, stable and prosperous Europe. China stands ready, through the One Belt, One Road initiative and other platforms - including the Sino-European Cooperation Mechanism - to deepen the comprehensive Sino-European strategic partnership, which is based on mutual benefits and win-win cooperation. We also stand ready to work with the EU to achieve fresh progress in four partnership areas through the promotion of peace, growth, reform and civilization, and to make a greater contribution to achieving lasting peace in Europe and common prosperity.”

   2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

9. “The Security Council is the core mechanism responsible for maintaining international peace and security, while the EU and the OSCE have accumulated rich experience in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. They should make full use oftheir respective strengths and form synergies to resolve conflicts in Europe and safeguard peace and stability in the region. Relevant efforts should be guided by the principles of objectivity, impartiality and respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned. Furthermore, efforts should be made to heed the views of the parties concerned, while refraining from double standards and the imposition of one's will upon others.”

   2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

10. “The diversity of and differences among the nations, religions and cultures in European countries represent an important source for progress in the region. All countries should continue to engage in all-embracing and harmonious exchanges among civilizations, while acknowledging the differences; advocate ethnic integration; promote dialogue among religions; defuse and reconcile differences through mutual learning and complementarity; foster a stable and harmonious social environment; and create an enabling climate for properly handling regional conflicts, terrorism and refugee issues. Fourthly, cooperation between the Security Council and regional organizations in Europe, such as the European Union (EU) and the OSCE should be strengthened.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

11. “They should continue to observe the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and stay committed to settling their differences through dialogue and consultation. Parties to volatile issues in Europe should display good will; respect each other; enhance mutual trust; build up consensus; and endeavour to find comprehensive, just and lasting solutions to the issues. The international community and regional countries should play an active role in facilitating peace talks and encouraging the parties concerned to scale up their dialogue, meet each other halfway and seize positive momentum, with a view to enhancing mediation efforts and contributing positively to peaceful settlement. Thirdly, diversity in civilizations should be respected.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

12. “As most European countries have national interests that are deeply intertwined and have close relations with countries outside of the region, they can better the importance of building a community with a shared destiny. We hope the countries of Europe will discard the zero-sum-game notion; build a new kind of international relations characterized by win-win cooperation at its core; nurture a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable paradigm of security; actively bring into play their strengths in economic development and interconnectivity; constantly create new growth drivers based on converging interests; enhance cooperation with other regions of the world; and make unremitting efforts towards achieving lasting peace and common development. Secondly, all countries should adhere to resolving disputes peacefully.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

13. “However, complex and uncertain factors remain pronounced, as manifested by terrorist attacks in some countries, the ongoing refugee crisis and the rise in traditional and non-traditional security challenges. Therefore, the concerted efforts of all countries are required to respond to such challenges. I would like to emphasize the following points. First, we must foster the concept of community with a shared destiny. After the people of Europe suffered the devastation of the two world wars, cherishing peace is the common aspiration of all countries. European integration is a regional cooperation process that was the first of its kind to be launched, the fastest to develop and the most remarkable in progress after the Second World War.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

14. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Ukraine for taking the initiative to convene today's ministerial-level open debate on resolving conflicts in Europe. We also welcome Foreign Minister Klimkin, who is presiding over today's meeting. I would like to thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. China listened attentively to the statements made by Mr. Zannier, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and Ms. Schmid, Secretary General of the European External Action Service. In recent years, the situation in Europe has generally been calm and positive progress has been made on hotspot issues.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

15. “Ambassador Churkin was a good friend to many of us present here. He was sincere and kind. Although we mourn his passing, his memory will remain with us forever. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace. China joins with the Russian Federation and other Council members in playing an active role in upholding multilateralism and the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, the maintenance of world peace and the promotion of common development.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

16. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is deeply shocked at and regrets the untimely passing of Ambassador Churkin following a brief illness. We express our deep sorrow at his passing and offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the Government and the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation. As the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation for over 10 years, Ambassador Churkin was an able, experienced and senior diplomat. He made enormous contributions to the United Nations and multilateralism. He worked right up to the last minute of his life as an exemplar of dedication and professionalism, and was thus an outstanding representative of diplomats. We are deeply saddened by his passing, which is a loss for the entire United Nations diplomatic corps.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

17. “International counter-terror actions should maximize the leading role of the United Nations and its Security Council and abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter ofthe United Nations so as to enhance effective coordination. China, as an important member of the international counter-terrorism camp, will continue to pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation in accordance with its national law on counter-terrorism and the relevant international conventions in order to ensure the effective protection and security of infrastructure and work with the international community to combat terrorism and safeguard international peace and security and stability.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

18. “Parties need to strengthen cooperation in information-sharing, law enforcement and judicial assistance in order to crack down on terror attacks against infrastructure. Relevant international and regional organizations should help Member States to share best practices and enhance national prevention capabilities. The United Nations and the Security Council should play a leading role in the relevant international cooperation. Terrorism is the common enemy of all humankind. Whenever, wherever and in whatever forms it occurs, it must be countered resolutely. Countries need to adhere to uniform standards and staunchly crack down on all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

19. “China hopes that, in accordance with the requirements of resolution 2341 (2017), countries will strengthen their coordination and develop relevant national-security policies, factoring in the risk ofterror attacks so as to strengthen their capacity to protect infrastructure from such attacks through monitoring, early-warning systems and emergency response, with a View to ensuring the safety and security of their infrastructure. Thirdly, countries need to strengthen international cooperation in the area of infrastructure security. Countries need to comprehensively strengthen relevant international cooperation from the vantage point of building a human community of shared destiny. Developed countries should help developing countries strengthen capacity-building in that regard.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

20. “To date, more than 100 countries and international organizations have joined the Belt and Road Initiative. China hopes to strengthen cooperation in areas such as intelligence-sharing, risk assessment and joint law enforcement through bilateral and multilateral channels, in accordance with the relevant resolutions adopted by the Security Council and the General Assembly, so as to effectively protect interconnection projects and transboundary infrastructure from terrorist attacks and to ensure the safety and security of the Belt and Road construction. Secondly, countries need to effectively assume primary responsibility for the protection of their infrastructure.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

21. “Recently, a series of terrorist attacks on infrastructure, such as airports and mass-transport stations, has caused panic and resulted in serious losses of life and property. The international community should pay close attention to such developments and work together to fight this phenomenon. First, countries need to focus on ensuring the security of regional interconnection projects and other critical infrastructure. Regional collaboration has significant bearing on global economic development and prosperity. China's Belt and Road Initiative makes infrastructure interconnection a cooperation priority with a view to supporting the countries along the Road, improving their infrastructure development and achieving mutually beneficial win-win cooperation and synchronized development for the benefit of everyone.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

22. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Ukraine's initiative to convene today's open debate of the Security Council on the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. We welcome Foreign Minister Klimkin's presiding over the meeting. We listened attentively to the briefings made by the Secretary-General's Chef de Cabinet, Ms. Viotti, and the other briefers. With the deepening of economic globalization and the interconnection of countries becoming increasingly close, infrastructure is ofgreat significance for countries as they develop their economies and strengthen interconnectivity and economic integration. On the other hand, the global counter-terrorism situation is increasingly serious, and infrastructure is increasingly becoming an easy target for terror attacks.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

23. “The international community should continue to support every diplomatic effort for a political solution. Council discussions on the issue should contribute to the easing of tensions on the ground and a proper solution to the Ukranian question.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

24. “There must be a fundamental and long-term solution to this conflict that will both accommodate the legitimate rights and aspirations of all regions and ethnic groups and address the reasonable concerns of all the parties concerned, in order to strike a balance among the interests of all sides. China is of the View that all parties should fully implement resolution 2202 (2015), enforce the cessation of hostilities and violence and implement the Minsk agreements. They must remain committed to seeking a comprehensive, lasting and balanced solution to the Ukranian issue through dialogue and consultation, so as to help achieve peace, stability and development in Ukraine, harmonious relations among all ethnic groups and peaceful coexistence between Ukraine and countries of the region.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

25. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman; Ambassador Apakan, Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine; and Under-Secretary-General O'Brien for their briefings. China has been following the situation in eastern Ukraine closely, and is concerned about the recurring hostilities that have resulted in civilian casualties. We have taken note of the fact that the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group in Minsk held consultations on the implementation of the Minsk agreements and promoting a peaceful resolution to the Ukranian issue. We call on the parties to the conflict to strictly abide by the ceasefire regime and remain committed to a political solution.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

26. “We stand ready along with the international community to further our efforts to push for an early solution to the Palestinian question, a solution that is complete andjust, in order to realize peace and stability in the Middle East.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

27. “China urges Israel to cooperate with international assistance efforts and completely lift the blockade against the Gaza Strip. The parties should respond actively to the United Nations Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People and engage in economic cooperation in order to improve Palestine's humanitarian situation and living conditions. China will continue to provide assistance to Palestine and stands ready to work within the framework of the One Belt, One Road initiative to help Palestine achieve socioeconomic development as soon as possible. China is a firm supporter of the just cause of the Palestinian people. China is also an active mediator for peace between Palestine and Israel.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

28. “Thirdly, there must be broader engagement on the part of the international community. China welcomes the successful convening in Paris of the international conference on the question of Palestine. We hope it marks a new start to intensified diplomatic efforts. China supports all efforts that are conducive to easing the situation between Israel and Palestine and to achieving the two-State solution. We support relevant actors in making contributions from different angles to build new momentum for peace talks, in order to set up a more effective mechanism for peace in the Middle East, positively address the legitimate concerns of Palestine and Arab States and play a more positive role in pushing for an end to the conflict and the resumption of peace talks. Fourthly, we should continue to promote economic reconstruction in Palestine.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

29. “Secondly, both Israel and Palestine should take the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) as an opportunity to resume the peace talks as soon as possible. A few weeks ago, the Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016) on Israeli settlements. Both Israel and Palestine should effectively implement that resolution, remain calm, practice restraint and gradually rebuild mutual trust in order to return to the right path of peace negotiations. Israel should cease the construction of settlements and the demolition of Palestinian homes, in order to create adequate conditions for the resumption of peace talks. The legitimate security concerns of countries of the region must be respected. Both Israel and Palestine have the responsibility to ensure that United Nations agencies can continue regularly with their mandates, without any interference.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

30. “The international community should take effective actions to push for a solution to the question in order to realize the two-State solution, as soon as possible. First of all, we must stay committed to the correct path of the independent statehood of Palestine, with Palestine and Israel coexisting in peace. The establishment of a fully sovereign State of Palestine, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people and it is also the key to the Palestinian question. The parties should be firm in advancing the peace process on the basis of the land for peace principle, the two-State solution, the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

31. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends the holding of this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, under the Swedish presidency. I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Mladenov, for his briefing to the Council. The Palestinian question is at the crux of the Middle East issue. It is a fundamental question for the region. Safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the Palestinian people is the common responsibility of the international community. Presently, the conflagration between Palestine and Israel is become increasingly intense, with frequent outbreaks of violence and peace talks are at an impasse. The humanitarian situation is dire.”

    2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

32. “China hopes that Council members and other parties concerned will focus on the big picture, meet each other half way, do more to ease tensions on the peninsula, and avoid any rhetoric or action that could provoke or escalate tensions. The top priority for the moment is to resume dialogue and negotiations among the parties as soon as possible, reopen the Six-Party Talks, jointly safeguard the process of denuclearizing the peninsula and make a genuine effort to ensure stability and peace on the peninsula. China will push for dialogue and consultation so as to resolve the relevant issues on the peninsula within the framework of the Six-Party Talks, in order to make a positive and constructive contribution to stability and peace on the peninsula at an early date.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

33. “China consistently stands for the decnuclearization of the Korean peninsula and insists that it be kept peaceful and stable and that solutions be sought through dialogue and consultation. We shall not allow the peninsula to be torn asunder or riven with turmoil in any circumstances. Our position is in line with the common interests of the international community and all parties, and should be the common goal of everyone's efforts. The discussion of the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is contrary and detrimental to that goal and of no benefit whatsoever. The current situation in the peninsula is complex, sensitive and dire.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

34. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is opposed to the Security Council discussing the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Charter of the United Nations stipulates in no uncertain terms that the primary responsibility of the Security Council is the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council is not a forum for discussing human rights issues, still less for the politicization of such issues. Given the current context, in which international peace and security are facing a plethora of dire challenges, the Council should scrupulously honour its responsibility and focus on issues related to international peace and security with undivided attention.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

35. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has very important work to do, and I do not want to take up any more of members' time. However, with regard to the statement made by the United States representative, I would like to emphasize one point. How did the situation in Syria come about, and how did the problems that other countries in the Middle East are dealing with reach the point where they are today? Where did they begin, and why? What has been the role played by the various countries concerned? The historical record is very clear. Every member of the Council is very well aware of that. It cannot be changed by distorting the positions of some countries on the Council. I have already explained China's position and do not want to repeat myself.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

36. “Taking a responsible approach and abiding by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations are the minimum requirements for each and every Member State when participating in the Council's work. I would like to request that the United Kingdom representative put an end to such a practice of poisoning the atmosphere of the Security Council and abusing the solemn forum of the Council. Today is not the first time he has done that, and I hope that such abuse will not be repeated in the future.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

37. “It equally needs to set its sight on the overall situation and continue to support the United Nations role as the main channel of mediation and push the Syrian parties to find an agreement that is acceptable to everyone through peaceful negotiations, under the principle of being Syrian-owned and Syrian-led. The Security Council should maintain unity on the question of Syria and speak with one voice. It must work together to play a constructive role for an early political settlement of the question of Syria. Finally, I would like to ask the representative of the United Kingdom what right he has to distort the position of other countries. The Security Council is a solemn forum; it is not a place where groundless attacks can be made against the serious positions of other countries.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

38. “Those efforts could have continued so that the Council could speak with one voice to the outside world and avoid the politicization of the humanitarian issue. Action on the draft resolution while there were still serious differences was not conducive to the diplomatic efforts by the countries concerned, nor is it helpful for improving the situation in Syria. The situation in Syria is the result of multiple overlapping factors. The only way is take an integrated approach to seek a comprehensive, fair and appropriate settlement. The international community needs to work together to ease the humanitarian situation in Syria.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

39. “Security Council action on the question of Syria should be conducive to the work on the four tracks, namely, a resumption of the ceasefire, political peace talks, cooperation on counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief. The situation in Syria is complex, sensitive and grave. The parties concerned, such as the Russian Federation and the United States, are making diplomatic efforts to ease of the situation in Syria. The Security Council's actions should support and cooperate with the those diplomatic initiatives. The draft resolution (S/2016/ 1026) that the Security Council just voted on includes concrete measures for easing the humanitarian situation in Syria. Council members, including the co-penholders, made great efforts to seek consensus.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

40. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): Recently, the conflict in Syria has continued to escalate, causing a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation in some areas and plunging the Syrian people into deep suffering. China expresses its deep concern about the situation in Syria and feels for the Syrian people in their suffering in the conflict. Under the current circumstances, it is all the more necessary for the international community to remain committed to the political settlement of the question of Syria. It must work together to push the Syrian issue back on the track of seeking a solution through peaceful negotiations and dialogue and to find a fundamental way out of the conflict as soon as possible.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

41. “The top priority for the parties concerned is to resume dialogue and negotiations and relaunch the Six-Party Talks as soon as possible in order to work together in a genuine effort to advance the denuclearization process and achieve peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. China urges the parties concerned to push forward in parallel the negotiations on denuclearization, on one hand, and the replacement of armistice with a peace treaty, on the other. China will persist in advancing dialogue and consultations with a view to solving the problems related to the Korean peninsula within the framework of the Six-Party Talks, thereby playing a positive and constructive role in achieving enduring peace and stability on the Korean peninsula at an early date.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

42. “We are opposed to the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system on the peninsula, as it seriously undermines the strategic security interests of China and other countries of the region and disturbs the regional strategic balance. It is neither conducive to achieving the goal of denuclearizing the Korean peninsula nor helpful to the maintenance of peace and stability there. China urges the parties concerned to stop forthwith the related deployment process. The current situation on the Korean peninsula is sensitive, complex and dire. All parties must look at the big picture, meet each other halfway and avoid any rhetoric or action that might exacerbate tension.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

43. “Since the beginning of the year, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and multiple ballistic- missile launches. However, certain parties have continued to strengthen their military deployments, increase their military presence and scale up military exercises, and the confrontation on the peninsula has intensified into a vicious circle as a result. That situation must change as soon as possible. As a near neighbour ofthe Korean peninsula, China has consistently insisted that it should be denuclearized and its peace and stability upheld. We have always called for the issue to be resolved through dialogue and consultations and have fought against turmoil and conflict.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

44. “The resolution reaffirms the importance of safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia, commits to seeking a solution to the issue through peaceful, diplomatic and political means, supports the resumption of the Six-Party Talks and the commitments made in the joint statement of 19 September, and emphasizes the importance of easing tensions on the peninsula for all parties concerned. As the resolution notes, the sanctions measures are not aimed at worsening the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, harming its people's livelihoods or affecting normal economic and trade activities. China urges the parties concerned to work to effectively implement the resolution's relevant provisions in their entirety.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

45. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): On 9 September, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted yet another nuclear test, in defiance of the universal objections of the international community. The Government of China is firmly opposed to such acts. The Council's adoption today of resolution 2321 (2016) reflects the international community's united position against the development of nuclear missile programmes by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and in support of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

46. “China stands ready to work together with the rest of the international community to promote the sustainable development and utilization of water resources and to promote peace and security in a bid to realize peace, stability, development and the prosperity of humankind.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

47. “China places great emphasis on helping African countries and peoples to resolve water shortage problems. Within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, we have implemented dozens of well-drilling projects in Africa to supply water, including 100 clean energy projects, so as to help African countries to enhance their capacity- building in meteorological infrastructure and improve the preservation and management of their forests. China has also engaged in technical dialogue with other relevant countries to strengthen the exchange of experiences and help those countries develop plans regarding the use of water resources, flood control and disaster reduction, while helping them to upgrade their abilities to manage and develop water resources.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

48. “Thirdly, dialogue and cooperation must be strengthened in order to appropriately address issues relatedto transboundarywaterresources. Transboundary water resources affect the common well-being of countries on the lower and upper reaches of river basins. Parties should start by safeguarding regional peace and stability and regional common development and should be committed to strengthening coordination and communication so as to promote mutually beneficial cooperation. The relevant United Nations bodies and regional and subregional organizations should, at the request of the countries concerned, play a positive and active role in transboundary water resources cooperation by facilitating dialogue, cooperation and concerted actions among countries so as to contribute to the well-being of people living in river basins.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

49. “The international community should provide further assistance to African countries, including by helping regional organizations such as the Senegal River Basin Development Organization and the Gambia River Basin Development Organization to comprehensively proceed with the preservation, development and utilization of transboundary water resources. African countries should be assisted in enhancing the development of water conservation infrastructure to benefit the African people. Fundamentally speaking, ensuring that everyone has access to safe water is an important safeguard for peace and security. The relevant United Nations bodies should strengthen their coordination and fully carry out their respective responsibilities and duties.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

50. “Secondly, we must engage in in-depth international cooperation on water resources. The international community should, via cooperation platforms such as the World Water Forum, conscientiously implement international consensus on water and sustainable development. Support should be given to the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace and the United Nations and World Bank High-Level Panel on Water and other, similar mechanisms in their efforts to actively promote international cooperation in that area.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source