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1. “We hope that Haiti will overcome the effects of the hurricane as soon as possible, rebuild the damaged houses at an early date, gradually complete the political transition and embark on the road to stability and development. Development is the fundamental way to enhance Haiti's disaster resilience and recovery capacity. It is also the master key to the settlement of the question of Haiti. We hope that the Haitian Government will strengthen planning, formulate development strategies aimed at addressing conditions in the country, accelerate the building of infrastructure, advance agriculture, tourism and other important sectors, promote the rule of law, improve the humanitarian situation and ensure that the interests of vulnerable groups are guaranteed.”

   2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

2. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. China listened carefully to the briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honore'. Recently, Hurricane Matthew caused severe damage to Haiti, leaving hundreds of people dead or injured. China would like to express its sympathy and condolences to the Government and the people of Haiti. We call on the international community to actively provide Haiti with humanitarian assistance, with a focus on health care, sanitation and the supply of drinking water in the disaster-affected areas so as to prevent the renewed outbreak of cholera and other epidemics.”

   2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

3. “It also reflects respect for the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, with complete, comprehensive and balanced content. China voted in favour of the draft resolution and regrets that it was not adopted. Syria is an important country in the Middle East. An immediate restoration of peace and stability is in the common interests of Syria, other countries of the region and the international community. China hopes that the Security Council will maintain the safety of the Syrian people as its first priority and remain united in order to reach consensus, pursue its efforts to push for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, workjointly to prevent the further breeding and spread of terrorism and play a positive and constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in Syria and the region.”

   2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source

4. “However, some of the draft resolution's provisions do not fully respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. Moreover, the constructive views of some Security Council members were not incorporated. For those reasons, China had to abstain in the voting on the draft resolution. The draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation to the Security Council (S/2016/847) urges the parties to immediately cease hostilities, enable access to humanitarian aid, enhance efforts to combat terrorism, and support the good offices of Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura, and calls for an early resumption of peace talks in Geneva. The draft resolution reflects a four-track strategy comprised of a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, joint efforts in combating terrorism and political negotiations.”

   2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source

5. “Actions taken by the Security Council concerning the situation in Syria should be able to concretely improve the situation, help push for a cessation of hostilities, support and coordinate United Nations efforts for humanitarian assistance and facilitate stronger efforts to combat terrorist groups designated by the Security Council, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Such action should promote the search for a solution that is acceptable to all parties in a political process owned and led by the Syrians under the auspices of the United Nations. The draft resolution submitted by France and Spain (S/2016/846) contains a number of important elements, such as the need for a ceasefire, a call for a political solution, improvement of the humanitarian situation, and enhanced efforts to combat terrorism.”

   2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source

6. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has followed the escalation ofthe conflict in several regions of Syria and is deeply moved by the wartime suffering of the Syrian people. China strongly condemns all terrorist activities that harm and kill innocent people. In that regard, the international community should continue to work towards and push for a political solution to the dispute through dialogue between all parties involved in the conflict, so as to stop the fighting as soon as possible.”

   2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source

7. “In the process of international counter-terrorism cooperation, we must enhance intelligence-sharing, prevent and stop social media from spreading extremist ideology, and cut off the flow of terrorists and their channels of financing. China has made unremitting efforts to promote a political settlement in Syria, and stepped up its efforts to urge all parties to end the conflict as soon as possible and achieve a comprehensive political solution. China stands ready to play a constructive role in promoting a full, just and appropriate settlement in Syria.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

8. “The international community should continue to scale up its humanitarian assistance to Syria so as to alleviate the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide assistance to neighbouring countries and help them in hosting refugees. Counter-terrorism is a very important component of any solution to the situation in Syria. The Syrian conflict has led to the rise and spread of terrorism. Unless we root it out, there will be no peace for the Syrian people and no security for regional countries. The international community should work with resolve to combat all terrorist forces listed by the Security Council, including the Islamic State.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

9. “The more complex the situation in Syria, the more important it is to uphold the general direction of political settlement, give full play to the United Nations in its role as the main channel of mediation, continue to support the efforts of Special Envoy De Mistura, relaunch the Geneva talks as soon as possible, and press ahead on a Syrian-owned and -led political process so as to achieve arrangements that accommodate all interests. Countries of the region should play a positive role in promoting a political settlement in Syria. The humanitarian situation in Syria is becoming more and more precarious with each passing day. All parties in Syria must provide full humanitarian access and ensure that humanitarian supplies can be delivered in a timely and safe manner.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

10. “Right now, the priority is for all parties in Syria to work to effectively implement the Security Council resolutions on the Syrian issue. The international community should pursue all four tracks of a ceasefire, political negotiations, humanitarian aid and cooperation against terrorism, in order to facilitate the finding of a solution to the question of Syria. China hopes that the agreement reached between the Russian Federation and the United States regarding the cessation of hostilities among all Syrian parties will be successfully implemented so as to create opportunities to improve the situation on the ground. The international community should work in collaboration to urge all parties in Syria to effectively implement the agreement in order to resume the ceasefire as soon as possible.”

    2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

11. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy De Mistura for his briefing. The clashes in the areas of Syria under discussion have recently escalated, resulting in heavy civilian casualties, and a United Nations humanitarian assistance convoy has been attacked. China is very concerned about this. We regret the fact that Syrian Government forces were hit by an airstrike and suffered casualties, and hope that all the parties concerned will improve their coordination and prevent such incidents from happening again. The Syrian conflict has persisted for more than five years now. China is deeply sympathetic to the suffering of the Syrian people and believes that the situation cannot be allowed to continue.”

    2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

12. “We will continue to work with all sides to push for the early entry into force of the Treaty and make unremitting efforts for the realization of the comprehensive prohibition and total destruction of nuclear weapons.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

13. “Today's adoption by the Security Council of resolution 2310 (2016) is of great significance in commemorating the opening for signature of the Treaty, reaffirming the purpose of the nuclear-test ban and pushing for an early entry into force of the Treaty. China has always stood for the comprehensive prohibition and total destruction of nuclear weapons. We have committed not to be the first-users of nuclear weapons and we have committed unconditionally not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon States and nuclear-weapon-free zones. China was among the first countries to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. We have been steadfast in maintaining the object and purpose of the Treaty and in abiding by our nuclear-test moratorium commitment.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

14. “Mr. Liu J ieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): Tomorrow will mark the twentieth anniversary of the opening for signature in New York of the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Twenty years ago, in order to comprehensively ban nuclear-test explosions and any other nuclear explosions, thereby effectively advancing the process of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament and enhancing international peace and security, the international community negotiated and concluded the CTBT. Over the past 20 years, the nuclear-test ban has become a common understanding of the international community.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

15. “China hopes that the UnitedNations will, on the basis of respect for Colombia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, work to strengthen communication and coordination with the Colombian Government, facilitate the early deployment of the mission, help the parties in Colombia in fully implementing the ceasefire agreement and the final peace agreement, and provide constructive assistance to Colombia to ensure a smooth implementation of the peace process.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

16. “The signing of the final peace agreement will provide lasting peace and stability to the Colombian people and promote the peace and stability of the entire region. It will also have a positive ripple effect on the search for solutions to other regional hotspot issues. The Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2307 (2016) is conducive to stepping up the deployment of the United Nations political mission in Colombia, facilitating the implementation of the monitoring and verification mechanism, and further promoting the peace process in Colombia.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

17. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): Mr. President, I welcome you in presiding over today's meeting. China welcomes the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2307 (2016), authorizing the United Nations mission in Colombia. The Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia reached a final peace agreement in August, which will soon be formally signed and which represents major progress in Colombia's peace process. China wishes to extend its congratulations in that connection and to express its appreciation for the efforts of the Colombian Government and other countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, Chile and Norway, in that connection.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

18. “In September 2015, China hosted an event in cooperation within the 1540 Committee, namely, training for the focal points in the Asia-Pacific region, which is an important contribution to enhancing capacity-building in the countries of the region for the implementation of thae resolution. In the current circumstances, countries around the world are evolving into a community with a shared future and converging interests, but facing a common peril and safety issues. An effective response to non-proliferation challenges requires unreserved cooperation across the international community. China will continue to work with the international community and do its part to help improve and develop the international non-proliferation regime for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

19. “We have ratified the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia and have resolved all outstanding issues related to the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Southeast Asia, which we look forward to signing as early as possible. China is supportive of the early convening of an international conference for a WMD-free zone in the Middle East. The implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is high on China's agenda. We have been actively involved in the comprehensive review process and the work of the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

20. “That comprehensive review should focus on the issue of preventing proliferation by non-State actors and should be conducive to maintaining State leadership in the prevention of proliferation, to making the assistance provided by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) more productive and to strengthening capacity-building in developing countries for the implementation of the resolution. As a participating builder of, and a contributor to, the existing international system, China is firmly opposed to the proliferation of WMDs and their means of delivery, fulfils its international non-proliferation obligations with rigorous discipline and is an active player in both international and regional cooperation. China supports efforts to build nuclear -weapon-free zones.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

21. “We need to establish and refine the relevant international norms on non-proliferation in the light of the evolving dynamics of counter-terrorism and take substantive measures to prevent WMDs and related materials and technologies from falling into the hands of terrorists. Fifthly, with regard to giving fresh impetus to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), the resolution, which was the first of its kind devoted to non-proliferation to be adopted by the Security Council, reflects the consensus among States on the issue of non-proliferation. In the context of the new challenges facing the non-proliferation effort, the international community should adhere to the mandate of the resolution to the letter and conduct a comprehensive review of its implementation.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

22. “Fourthly, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is the cornerstone of the international non-proliferation regime. Its universality, authority and effectiveness should be enhanced on a continuous basis. The goals related to the Treaty's three main pillars, namely, nuclear disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, should be promoted in a comprehensive and balanced manner. The nuclear-weapon States should fulfil their nuclear non-proliferation obligations in earnest and reduce the role of nuclear weapons. While honouring their obligations in non-proliferation, all countries are entitled to peacefully partake of the fruits of the development of the related technologies.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

23. “Thirdly, with regard to properly addressing regional non-proliferation hotspot issues, all parties should stay consistently engaged in the process towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, remain committed to the maintenance of peace and stability of the peninsula, continue to seek solutions through dialogue and consultation and avoid any provocative action that could escalate tensions. Non-proliferation cannot be used as a pretext to beef up military deployment, step up a military presence and scale up military exercises. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear issue was achieved through hard work. The relevant parties should intensify mutual political trust and faithfully fulfil the relevant obligations to ensure the steadfast implementation of the J CPOA for far-reaching results.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

24. “Secondly, with regard to developing and strengthening the international non-proliferation regime, thanks to tireless efforts over the years, the international community has set up an international non-proliferation regime that is guided by the Charter of the United Nations and legally anchored in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Biological Weapons Convention and the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty, and complemented by other relevant non-proliferation mechanisms. That regime constitutes an important pillar for the maintenance of international peace, security and stability. We should adhere to multilateralism and the principle of consensus through consultation in working together to properly maintain and develop the existing international non-proliferation regime.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

25. “Historical grievances, regional conflicts, security concerns and terrorism, among other factors, have made it more difficult to find a solution. The fundamental way out is to discard the Cold War mentality and to build a fair andjust security landscape, based onjoint contributions and shared benefits; to adopt a new concept of common, integrated, cooperative and sustainable security; and to strengthen international and regional cooperation, thereby eliminating the factors that drive proliferation.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

26. “Certain hotspot issues related to non-proliferation drag on and defy an easy solution. The universality of international norms on non-proliferation is yet to be achieved. Advances in science and technology have lowered the bar for proliferation. There is an increased risk of non-State actors, terrorists in particular, acquiring WMDs and related materials. The unstable security environment makes some countries feel more threatened, which in turn increases the risk of proliferation. How to properly respond to the non-proliferation challenges and the non-proliferation process is an important task facing the international community. To that end, China wishes to put forth the following points First, with regard to establishing an enabling international and regional environment, the issue of non-proliferation is highly complex.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

27. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Malaysia's initiative in convening today's open debate. We welcome the presence here today of Mr. Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs of Malaysia, to preside over this meeting, and we would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. Preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery is of critical importance to international peace and security. Thanks to the persistent efforts of the international community, there is a growing international consensus onnon-proliferation,withnon-proliferationmechanisms improving by the day and cooperation in that respect steadily moving forward. However, grave challenges remain on the non-proliferation front.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

28. “China hopes that all the parties concerned will reach consensus on specific issues related to the regional protection force and is ready to continue playing its constructive role in favour of sustainable peace and stability in South Sudan.”

    2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source

29. “Due to the fact that those principles are not fully reflected in resolution 2304 (2016), and that the revisions that China and some of the African members proposed are not fully incorporated in the adopted text, China had no other option but to abstain in the voting on resolution 2304 (2016). As directed by the IGAD Plus Extraordinary Summit on 5 August, the IGAD regional Chiefs of Defence Staff will hold consultations with the military leaders of the Transitional Government of National Unity of South Sudan on the deployment of the regional protection force. The African Union Peace and Security Council will also hold a meeting on 18 August to discuss the deployment of the force.”

    2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source

30. “The regional protection force, in its deployment process, must conduct full consultations with the Transitional Government of National Unity of South Sudan on specific issues, obtain the consent of and work in coordination with the Government, and carry out its work in a way that is truly useful for the process of bringing about peace in South Sudan and is conducive to the efforts of the Transitional Government to maintain stability. Only by doing that Will the regional protection force truly achieve what is provided for in resolution 2304 (2016) in terms of promoting peace and stability in South Sudan with a view to creating favourable conditions for the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict by all parties in the country.”

    2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source

31. “As the situation in South Sudan remains serious and complex, the international community must make collective efforts to bring the parties concerned back to the path of political settlement and implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, so as to immediately achieve stability and national development and to provide the people of South Sudan with a peace dividend at the earliest date.”

    2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source

32. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China applauds the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and countries of the region for their good offices in seeking to resolve the conflict in South Sudan. China supports the people of Africa in resolving African issues in an African way. We also support IGAD in playing its leading role in addressing the issue of South Sudan. China's position on the issue of South Sudan is underpinned by an immediate restoration of peace and stability in the country in order to ease the impact of the situation on countries of the region.”

    2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source

33. “While respecting the sovereignty of a country in conflict and the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality, the international community should ensure that children are provided with food, medical care, education and legal aid and help their reintegration into society. The role of the United Nations Development Programme, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Fund, inter alia, should be fully leveraged in coordinating international humanitarian relief efforts and forming synergies.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

34. “We should give full play to the role of the family, the school and the community in forming a protective umbrella against the encroachment on children by terrorist ideologies. Thirdly, a proper response should be made to trafficking in refugees and migrants. The countries of origin, transit and destination of refugees and migrants should improve their border enforcement cooperation, improve mechanisms for immigration, border control, customs and coast guards, combat related crimes, reduce the incidence of exploitation of children, step up the identification, repatriation and protection of children subject to trafficking, and protect children's legitimate rights and interests. Fourthly, international humanitarian relief for displaced children needs to be strengthened.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

35. “In rescuing children abducted by terrorist organizations, countries should increase their intelligence and information-sharing so as to fully mobilize all forces and come to the rescue of children held hostage. Secondly, children should be prevented from becoming the victims of terrorist and extremist ideologies. The international community should take effective measures and effectively combat the use by terrorist organizations of the Internet to spread terror through audiovisual means and to carry out recruitment and incitement activities. We should improve the education of children and help them develop a mentality of respect, openness and tolerance, reject violence and avoid the negative influences of terrorist and extremist ideologies.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

36. “The international community should, in light of the new situation and dynamics, take effective measures for the protection of children in armed conflict. First, we must wage a resolute fight against the heinous acts and violations carried out by terrorist organizations against children. The international community should maintain consistent standards, zero tolerance for and non-distinction vis-a-vis terrorism, bring great pressure to bear on terrorists, and firmly combat the killing, abuse and abduction of children carried out by terrorist organizations. All countries should step up their law enforcement cooperation to ensure that all those responsible for violations against children are severely punished in any country they may flee to.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

37. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes Malaysia's initiative in convening today's meeting. We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Ms. Zerrougui, and Executive Director of UNICEF Mr. Anthony Lake for their briefings. Children are the primary victims of armed conflicts in war-torn countries and regions. As terrorist activities escalate and spread, terrorist organizations' killings, abductions and recruitment of children for terrorist attacks have become an increasingly serious problem. The continuing turbulence in parts of the Middle East has triggered large waves of refugees and migrants. Displacement and trafficking in children are becoming even more rampant.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

38. “To do so is inappropriate and irresponsible; it certainly does not contribute to the common efforts of the Council to help the people and the Government of Burundi to resolve their problems.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

39. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): The position of China on resolution 2303 (2016), which has just been adopted, is quite clear. Our starting point is the fact that the fundamental interests of the Government and the people of Burundi and those of the Governments and people of the African continent as a whole should be protected. The Council is an important organ of the United Nations system. We need to have a responsible attitude towards the people of Burundi, and the Council should be cautious in dealing with these extremely important matters. The Security Council, during its discussions, must take an inclusive approach and take into account the views of the international community. As we see it, the positions of other countries should not be distorted in this Chamber.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

40. “That is the only way to ensure that peacekeeping operations and special political missions can deploy smoothly and implement their mandate. On the question of sending United Nations police to Burundi, it is necessary to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Burundi and engage in full consultations with its Government in an effort to reach a Burundi-led settlement that enjoys the consent of all concerned parties. Resolution 2303 (2015) does not address the aforementioned principles. China was therefore compelled to abstain in the voting. China urges the parties concerned to proceed with caution on the question of sending police to Burundi, to consult fully with the Burundian Government and to reach an agreement in advance of their deployment.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

41. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends the positive initiatives taken by the Burundian Government to maintain national stability and promote internal reconciliation, and urges the parties in Burundi to actively participate in the political dialogue and resolve their differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation. China supports the mediation efforts of regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the East African Community, on the question of Burundi, and the United Nations ongoing constructive role in seeking a political solution to the question. United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions should be deployed on the basis of full consultation with the country concerned and follow the principle of the consent of the host country.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

42. “The Mission should strengthen capacity-building in the relevant areas so as to effectively protect the security and safety of peacekeepers. China is ready to engage with the relevant parties on the issue.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7751 (2016) · source

43. “The urgent task before us now is to find the best way to achieve peace in South Sudan based on the political and security situation there and respect for the country's sovereignty. In the recent attack on UNMISS, two Chinese peacekeepers lost their precious lives for the cause of peace. China will continue to unswervingly support United Nations peacekeeping operations and to increase its contributions to the cause of international peace. We appreciate the positive role played by UNMISS in advancing the peace process in South Sudan. China supports the ongoing implementation of the UNMISS mandate. When discussing the adjustment of mandates, the Security Council should step up its consultations with and heed the opinions of the countries concerned and of those of the region.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7751 (2016) · source

44. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China endorses the extension of the mandate of the United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). China is closely following developments in the situation in South Sudan and hopes that the parties there will effectively implement the agreement on the resolution of the conflict in their country and honour their commitment to the ceasefire so as to restore stability and pursue the development of their country. China attaches great importance to the efforts of the countries of the region to achieve peace and development in South Sudan, and supports the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development as the main path to that end.”

    2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7751 (2016) · source

45. “Over the next five years, China will provide AU $100 million in gratis military assistance to support the setting up of the African Standby Force and the Crisis Rapid Response Force, including for the training of 2,000 peacekeepers from around the world, including from Africa. China stands ready to work with the rest of the international community to continue to make our contribution to the maintenance of peace and security in Africa and to promote its development.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

46. “At the moment, there are more than 2,600 Chinese peacekeepers deployed in Africa. Over the past two months, three young Chinese keepers gave their precious lives for peace in Africa. The Johannesburg Forum on China-Africa Cooperation proposed 10 cooperation programmes, including in the areas of industrialization cooperation, agricultural modernization, infrastructure development, financial cooperation, green development, trade and investment facilitation, poverty elimination to benefit the people, public health, culture and people-to-people exchanges, and peace and security cooperation. China is moving forward to comprehensively implement those plans.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

47. “Many post-conflict African countries face multiple challenges in the areas of the economy, infrastructure, reconstruction, poverty elimination, employment, education, public health and social security. The international community should work hard to help the countries concerned achieve early economic recovery and, through industrialization, agriculture modernization and human resources development, help Africa's peoples enjoy a peace dividend at an early date. China is committed to an African policy and concept based on sincerity, delivering outcomes, affinity, good faith and a proper approach to justice and interests, and has steadfastly supported peace and development in Africa. China has participated in 16 United Nations peacekeeping operations in African.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

48. “Thirdly, with regard to letting regional organizations play an active role, the African Union and the relevant subregional organizations have in-depth knowledge of the countries in the region and their peacebuilding needs. They have long mediated and dealt with complex conflicts and possess unique geographical, historical and cultural advantages. We also support African countries in proposing holistic peacebuilding strategies from a regional perspective. We support the AU's peacebuilding initiatives, such as its policy on post-conflict reconstruction and development and the African solidarity initiative, as well as an active role for regional mechanisms. Fourthly, with regard to helping Africa resolve development issues, peace is the fundamental guarantee for development.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

49. “Peacebuilding in Africa should abide by the principles of national ownership and respect for the sovereignty and will of the countries concerned, while avoiding imposing outside will on them. The United Nations should align its priorities with those of African countries and be empathetic and concentrate on resolving the issues deemed most urgent by the countries concerned. When it comes to peacebuilding activities, United Nations special political missions should strictly abide by their respective mandates and division of responsibilities in order to avoid duplication of effort and trying to take on all things at the same time, so as to strike a comprehensive balance between efficiency and benefits.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

50. “Africa's counter- terrorism efforts are an important part of the global fight against terrorism. The international community should apply a uniform standard on counter-terrorism, support the counter-terrorism efforts in Africa and resolutely combat terrorist activities regardless of their pretexts, targets and means. The United Nations should concretely help African countries to enhance their counter-terrorism capacity-building, prioritize that endeavour and provide more substantive assistance to African countries. Secondly, with regard to respecting the independent choices of African countries, Africa belongs to the African people, and an African approach is the more effective and feasible way of resolving African problems.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source