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Qin Huasun

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first: 1995-06-09
most recent: 2000-01-31
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“We believe that the signing of these Agreements conforms with the fundamental interests of the people of the various countries in the former Yugoslavia and is conducive to the peace and stability of Europe and the world. We hope that the parties will respect this Agreement and work continuously for an early realization of peace and stability in the former Yugoslavia so that the countries of that region can live in harmony and its peoples and national groups can enjoy a peaceful life. The fundamental solution for the former Yugoslavia is to achieve an overall political settlement by peaceful means. The international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries of the region and strive to enable those countries to live in harmony.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): As a result of the joint efforts of the international community, the peace process in the former Yugoslavia recently achieved an important breakthrough. Following the initialling of the Peace Agreement last month by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, the international Conference in London made decisions with regard to carrying out civilian tasks. The parties officially signed the Peace Agreement yesterday, thus providing an important opportunity for the speedy overall political settlement of the situation in the former Yugoslavia. We warmly welcome these positive developments.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“We hope that the adoption of the draft resolution will further promote peace and stability in Rwanda and contribute to national reconciliation and a peaceful and stable life for the Rwandese people at an early date.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Therefore, the international community has the responsibility to assist Rwanda and other countries in the region in the return of Rwandese refugees to their homeland to live a stable life. In the light of the favourable changes in Rwanda, and with the consent of the Rwandese Government, the Council has decided to extend the mandate of UNAMIR and to adjust its size and mandate, under which it will mainly play a mediating role, assist the voluntary return of Rwandese refugees and help Rwanda achieve national reconciliation within the framework of the Arusha peace agreement. This conforms to the interests of the Rwandese people. Therefore, the Chinese delegation, based on its consistent support for the peace process in Rwanda, will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“We are pleased to note that the improvement of the security situation in Rwanda has brought about a further improvement in the humanitarian situation and has enabled Rwanda to embark gradually on the road of rehabilitation, reconstruction and development. The Government and the people of Rwanda have made tremendous efforts to this end, with gratifying successes. Today the core of the question of Rwanda is national reconciliation, the most important element of which is the voluntary repatriation of the 1.6 million refugees. The protracted presence of large numbers of refugees has brought huge pressure and difficulties not only to Rwanda but also to the region as a whole.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Please allow me at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am convinced that, with your outstanding abilities and wealth of diplomatic experience, you will guide the Council's work to success during the final month of 1995. I wish also to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Salim Bin Mohammed Al-Khussaiby, for his contribution to the complete success of the Council's work last month. The dawn of peace and stability has finally come to Rwanda after repeated setbacks.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“In this regard, the Chinese delegation is ready to carry out a sincere and in-depth study and discussion with other members of the Security Council.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“People have been talking recently about the deployment of implementation forces in the region of the former Yugoslavia. That could be a major operation. If the Security Council has to take decisions to prevent these operations' departing from the principles governing United Nations peace-keeping operations and avoid the abuse of force and involvement in the conflict, these operations should be placed under the control and guidance of the United Nations and the Security Council. The Security Council should not become a rubber stamp with regard to matters beyond its control. No blank cheques should be written. In addressing these questions, the Security Council should adopt a prudent and responsible approach rather than rush into any commitment or decision.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“For instance, mandatory action under Chapter VII of the Charter involving the use of force, including air power, is most improper and has affected the legal and neutral status of these peace-keeping operations. The reservations of the Chinese delegation in this regard remain unchanged. We have noted that the Basic Agreement and the Peace Agreement both contain requests for the implementation of peace in this region. The United Nations and the Security Council will undoubtedly have to shoulder important responsibilities, since these requests involve many complex political, legal, military and financial questions. The Security Council must therefore make a careful study of these matters and discuss them thoroughly so that a sound decision can be taken in the light of the current situation.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“Now that progress has been made in the peace process in the former Yugoslavia, the Secretary-General has proposed to the Security Council that the mandate of the three United Nations peace-keeping operations - the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia, the United Nations Protection Force and the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force - be extended as appropriate so that studies may be conducted on ways and means for the United Nations to participate in peace- keeping operations in this region in the future. The Chinese delegation agrees in principle with the Secretary- General's proposal and will vote in favour of the three draft resolutions before us. I should like to point out that the United Nations peace-keeping operations in this region have taught us many lessons.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“We hope that the parties concerned will abide by these agreements so that the various ethnic groups and countries of that region can live in peace and harmony, and so that peace and stability may soon be achieved in the former Yugoslavia. The United Nations peace-keeping operations in the region of the former Yugoslavia have worked hard to prevent the spread of conflicts. They have contributed to relief activities and deployed preventive operations, acquiring experience in the process.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): A significant breakthrough was recently achieved in the peace process in the region of the former Yugoslavia. The Government of Croatia and the local Serbian authorities signed a Basic Agreement. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia also initialled a Peace Agreement on the settlement of the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We warmly welcome these achievements. The signing of these agreements is in the fundamental interests of the peoples of the former Yugoslavia region. It is also conducive to peace and stability in Europe and the world as a whole.”
1995-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3600 (1995) · source
“We therefore need to conduct careful studies and discussions and to refrain from making hasty decisions as to how the United Nations might facilitate and participate in the implementation of the peace plan in the region, following progress in the peace process. It would be both illogical and unreasonable to ask the Council to commit itself in advance to future participation. The Council should be particularly prudent in its consideration of such major issues involving important decisions.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“We hope that the parties will implement in earnest the Agreement that has been reached and will each do all they can to secure a comprehensive political settlement of the Croatian question. This would also facilitate the process of securing a comprehensive settlement of the question of the former Yugoslavia. On the basis of this position, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. We also note that the Basic Agreement contains some requests to the United Nations and the Security Council, including one concerning authorization by the Council of the establishment of a Transitional Administration and an international force. These requests involve many complicated political and legal issues.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Yesterday the Croatian Government and the local Serbian authorities signed the Basic Agreement on the question of Eastern Slavonia. This is a gratifying step taken by the two parties concerned, through the mediation of the United Nations and the international community, in the comprehensive settlement of the Croatian question through peaceful negotiations. The Chinese delegation welcomes this development. We have all along held that, in any settlement of the Croatian question, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia should be respected and that the Croatian Government and the local Serbian authorities should seek a solution acceptable to both sides to the conflict, through peaceful negotiation.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“We also deem it necessary to consider addressing the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's status in the United Nations after the Peace Agreement is signed by all parties. Based on our principled position of supporting the peaceful settlement of the question of the former Yugoslavia, and considering the attitude of the parties concerned and the desire of the non-aligned countries, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the two draft resolutions before us.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“China has never been in favour of exerting pressure by means of sanctions in the region of the former Yugoslavia, and stands for an early lifting of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The tremendous efforts made the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to promote the Bosnian peace process should be acknowledged by the international community. It should be pointed out that it is extremely inappropriate to link the lifting of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with the holding of elections in Bosnia. Such a practice is unheard of. We believe that this will set a bad precedent and therefore express our serious reservations, which we request to have placed on record.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We hope that the international community will create favourable conditions for the implementation of the Agreement. The international community, the Security Council in particular, has all along made unremitting political and diplomatic efforts to push forward the peace process in the region of the former Yugoslavia. We are of the view that any action taken by the Council at this critical turn for the better in the peace process should contribute to, rather than undermine, the consolidation of the negotiation results and the realization of peace and stability at an early date, so as to enable the people in the region to live and work in peace and contentment. Still less should it trigger an arms race. We fear that lifting the arms embargo now might have an adverse impact on peace and stability in the region.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“As a Chinese saying goes, "Peace at home brings prosperity; peace in the country promises success". The initialling of the Peace Agreement has reflected the war-weariness of the people in the region and their sincere desire for peace and a tranquil life at an early date. However, we have also noted that the initialling of the Agreement is just the start of a comprehensive political settlement of the question of the former Yugoslavia. It is essential to implement the Agreement in order to translate the desire for peace into reality. We therefore hope that the parties concerned will cherish this hard-won peace opportunity by implementing the Agreement in earnest so as to end for good the four-year war, thus restoring peace to the region and enabling all ethnic groups and countries in the region to live in amity.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): After various setbacks in the Bosnian peace process, the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have finally reached a comprehensive Peace Agreement, which represents a breakthrough in the process of the political settlement of the Bosnian question and creates important conditions for the settlement of the crisis in the region of the former Yugoslavia. The Chinese delegation welcomes this development. We have all along followed closely the developments in the region, particularly those in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and believe that the initialling of the Peace Agreement serves the fundamental interests of all peoples in the region and contributes to peace and stability in Europe and the world as a whole.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We have always held that the Security Council should treat the conflicts in Africa the same as it does those in other regions, support the just demands of African countries and peoples and refrain from adopting double standards in considering peace-keeping operations in Africa. The Chinese Government and people will, as always, support the peace process in Liberia and the efforts made by the international community and the Economic Community of West African States for the settlement of the Liberian question. On the basis of this position, China will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General particularly points out in his report that the disarmament and demobilization of combatants is a key issue in the Liberian peace process. We fully share this View, and we believe that an early completion of that task will not only help maintain the momentum of the peace process, but, more importantly, provide basic conditions for national reconciliation in the country. Therefore, the Security Council should urge the conflicting parties concerned to demonstrate political good will, resolve their differences and, taking into account the fundamental interests of the Liberian people, take the necessary actions to accomplish this task at an early date.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“However, we have noted that they still need to make unremitting efforts to achieve lasting peace, particularly by speeding up the disengagement and disarmament of their forces. So far, only 133 out of the 60,000 combatants to be disarmed have laid down their arms and returned to their native land. The work to be done in this regard therefore remains very arduous. At the same time, there are still violations of the cease-fire from time to time. We wish to express our deep concern over the fact that all this might constitute a stumbling-block to peace in Liberia. After many years of conflict, the day of lasting peace has now dawned in Liberia. This is by no means an easy achievement. The various parties in Liberia should cherish it deeply and seize the current favourable opportunity to continue to work hard to this end.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the signing of the Abuja Agreement, the peace process in Liberia has continued to move in a positive direction, thanks to the international community's assistance and promotion, particularly that of such neighbouring countries as Nigeria and Ghana. Its new Council of State has started to operate and has taken some effective measures for the restoration and maintenance of stability in the country. The re- establishment of the country's judicial system has also been placed on the agenda. The Chinese delegation welcomes these positive developments. The various parties in Liberia have taken important steps in the peace process.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“We therefore have reservations with regard to the relevant portions of the draft resolution, and we request that they be reflected in the record.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“The main purpose of the draft resolution before us is to call for the early settlement of the questions regarding persons detained or reported missing in this region. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of it. However, I should like to point out that each United Nations body should fulfil its own mandate, as set forth in the Charter. Each of them has its own responsibilities and functions and should act accordingly. The Security Council should not, in principle, deal with questions of human rights. Moreover, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has its own explicit provisions for the prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law. The Security Council should refrain from involving itself in the work of the International Tribunal.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“We believe that the parties concerned should make full use of this opportunity to find a proper solution acceptable to all through earnest negotiations. At the same time, the international community should further intensify its diplomatic and political efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political settlement of the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Chinese delegation has always been concerned about violations of international humanitarian law in the former Yugoslavia. We urge the parties to the conflict to cease immediately all hostilities and all acts in violation of international humanitarian law, to cooperate with international humanitarian agencies and to strive to create a favourable atmosphere for the promotion of progress in the peace talks on Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Please allow me at the outset to extend warm congratulations to you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that your talent and rich experience in foreign affairs will enable you to guide the Council's work this month with success. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Gambari of Nigeria, for having successfully steered the work of the Council last month. Recently there have been new and positive changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The parties to the conflict have entered into a cease-fire and are now holding peace talks in Ohio. We welcome those developments. Peace benefits everyone, and no one benefits from war.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“We believe that the adoption of this draft resolution will further promote peace and stability in Rwanda and help the Rwandan people to achieve, at an early date, national reconciliation and to live and work in peace and contentment. It is an important component of China's foreign policy to strengthen friendly relations of cooperation with all African countries. China supports the African people in their efforts to maintain peace and stability. We deeply sympathize with the conflict-torn African continent in the post-cold-war era and with its people in their suffering caused by the conflicts. We hope that the international community will continue to take measures to help the Rwandan Government and people resolve their current difficulties so that they can enjoy peace and stability again at an early date.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“As the Secretary-General has pointed out, the establishment of the Commission will be an important element in preventing renewed conflict in the region. Based on its consistent support for the peace process in Rwanda, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We hope that the Commission will cooperate fully with the countries concerned, for only with their cooperation and support can it successfully carry out its mandate. We therefore hope that the Commission, while exercising its rights, will see to it that the sovereignty of these countries is respected and that there is no interference in their internal affairs.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the important post of the presidency of the Security Council. I am convinced that, given your wisdom, experience and outstanding talent, you will guide the Council's work this month to a successful outcome. I wish also to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Wisnumurti of Indonesia, for successfully guiding the Council's work last month. The Commission of Inquiry is being established for the purpose of investigating arms deliveries to members of the former Rwandan government forces, with a View to adopting effective measures to check these deliveries, thus creating conditions for social stability in Rwanda.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“We also hope to see an early solution to the arms problem in refugee camps outside Rwanda, in order to establish conditions for the repatriation of refugees. Based on its consistent position of support for the peace process in Rwanda, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We sincerely hope that the Rwandese people will, under the leadership of their Government, continue to work together to build Rwanda into a country of peace and stability.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we believe that the Security Council should accord the same attention to the question of Rwanda that it accords to other regions and that the international community should continue to take measures to help the Rwandese Government and people resolve their current difficulties so that they can enjoy peace and stability again at an early date. In the light of the changed situation in Rwanda and at the request of the Rwandese Government, the Security Council today will adopt a resolution concerning the lifting of the arms embargo against the Rwandese Government. We hope that this move by the Council will contribute to national reconciliation in Rwanda within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“There has also been some improvement in relations between the Rwandese Government and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). All these are welcome developments. However, the repatriation of Rwandese refugees and displaced persons is proceeding slowly. The humanitarian situation remains grim. The flow of weapons into Rwanda has yet to be controlled. These problems, if not solved promptly, will severely undermine the process of national reconciliation undertaken by the Rwandese Government.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“We support the reasonable demands and just stands of African countries in international affairs. That is precisely what the Chinese delegation has been doing at the United Nations, including in the Security Council. Since the outbreak of the crisis in Rwanda, the international community - particularly the Organization of African Unity and Rwanda's neighbours - have made commendable efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in that country. The Rwandese Government has done tremendous work in promoting national reconciliation, repatriating refugees, rebuilding the homeland and improving the security situation throughout the country. At present, stability is gradually returning to Rwanda.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Africa, given its vast size and natural and human resources, has great potential for development. However, the disintegration of the bipolar world has had a huge impact on Africa, which is now in great need of an environment of peace, unity and stability. China has always paid great attention to developments in Africa. We deeply sympathize with the conflict-torn African continent in the post-cold-war era and with its peoples in their suffering caused by the conflicts. China attaches importance to Africa. It has been an important component of China's foreign policy to support the African peoples in their endeavours to maintain peace and stability, and to strengthen friendly relations of cooperation with all African countries.”
1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source
“Here, I wish to reiterate that the Chinese delegation's reservation with regard to the references in the draft resolution to Chapter VII of the Charter and resolution 816 (1993) remains unchanged.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We have consistently held that the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries of the former Yugoslavia should be fully respected and that countries in the region should recognize and live in amity with each other and work together to advance the process of a comprehensive political settlement. We support the diplomatic and political efforts made by the international community to this end. The draft resolution before us urges the parties to the conflict to immediately stop hostilities and resume negotiations at an early date and calls for an urgent solution to the humanitarian problems, particularly that of refugees, so as to restore stability in the region. It also calls upon the parties to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of UNCRO personnel. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of it.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we strongly urge the parties concerned, taking into account the long-term interests of all ethnic groups in the region, to stop all military action immediately and peacefully settle their conflicts through negotiations. At present, it is imperative that the problem of the large exodus of refugees and other grave humanitarian problems be resolved. At the same time, we strongly call on the parties concerned to ensure the safety of the personnel of the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO).”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Recently, the situation in Croatia has deteriorated drastically, marked by a rapid escalation of military conflict and attacks on United Nations peace-keeping personnel, plunging innocent civilians into an abyss of misery and forcing large numbers of refugees to leave their homeland. The humanitarian situation in the region is extremely grim, and the Chinese delegation is deeply concerned about this situation. The current situation in the former Yugoslavia, rather than cooling down, has heated up and grown even more tense and turbulent. Once the flames of war spread, the situation will be uncontrollable and unmanageable. This will not only bring huge calamities to the people in the region, but also pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Europe and the world as a whole.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“It is in keeping with the long-term fundamental interests of the Angolan people, as well as with the common aspiration of the international community, that the two sides in Angola should resolve to lay down their arms and embark on the road to national reconciliation. We sincerely hope that the Angolan Government will continue to cooperate closely with the parties concerned in a joint effort towards the smooth advancement of the peace process in Angola. Angola is a richly endowed country with industrious people; achievement of its national reconciliation will give a major impetus to peace and stability in southern Africa as a whole.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“III) has played an important role in securing humanitarian assistance, consolidating the cease-fire between the Angolan parties and facilitating national reconciliation. Therefore, the Chinese delegation supports the Secretary-General's proposal to extend the mandate of UNAVEM. III and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. The Chinese Government has unswervingly supported the peace process in Angola from the beginning and deeply sympathizes with the Angolan people in the sufferings caused them by frequent wars. It has provided Angola with humanitarian assistance and production facilities. We will work together with the international community to contribute further to peace and stability in Angola. Peace and stability are the foundations of nation- building in the interests of a people.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“The Angolan Government and UNITA have since increased their contacts and have reached an agreement on the adjusted timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. All this has undoubtedly laid the groundwork for its comprehensive implementation. However, there are still many disturbing problems to be resolved properly in the peace process, which include, inter alia, the formation of the new armed forces, the acceleration of the demining process and the exchange of prisoners. Security Council resolutions on the question of Angola are aimed mainly at advancing the Angolan peace process so as to bring about genuine national reconciliation in Angola, restore peace and stability in the country and enable its people to embark on the road of reconstruction and rehabilitation. The United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset, please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that, given your outstanding talent and rich diplomatic experience, you will guide the Council to success in its work this month. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Martinez Blanco of Honduras, for his outstanding contributions to the complete success of the Council's work last month. Encouraging progress has been made in the peace process in Angola since the adoption of Security Council resolution 976 (1995). President dos Santos and UNITA President Savimbi held a direct meeting in Lusaka in May of this year.”
1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source
“China has consistently supported the Haitian people in their efforts to seek peace and stability and to rebuild their country, believing that this will help to maintain peace and stability in the region. We sincerely hope that UNMIH will successfully accomplish its mandate in Haiti, thus making its contribution to peace and development in Haiti and in Latin America as a whole. We are of the view that the establishment of a stable environment of peace favourable for economic development is the only way to a strong and prosperous country.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“We have also noted that there are still many problems in Haiti today, as is pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report. The Haitian peace process is now at a critical stage. We hope that the draft resolution before the Security Council today will help the Haitian Government and people, with the assistance of the international community, to enhance national reconciliation and overcome the difficulties on the way ahead so as to create a favourable internal and external environment for the rebuilding of their homeland. In supporting the draft resolution, the Chinese delegation has also taken into consideration the ardent aspiration of the Latin American countries to consolidate the achievements of peace in Haiti. The Chinese people have most warm feelings towards the Latin American people.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).T h e C h i n e s e Government and people have all along supported the peace process in Haiti and the unremitting efforts of the United Nations to assist the Haitian people to achieve lasting peace. We welcome the fresh progress in the Haitian peace process, marked by a situation that is, on the whole, stable, the fairly smooth first round of legislative elections and the continued improvement in the security situation in Haiti. We appreciate the success that UNMIH has achieved in assisting the Haitian Government to maintain a secure and stable environment.”
1995-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3559 (1995) · source
“Here, I wish to reiterate that the Chinese delegation has all along held that only peaceful negotiation and consultation on a fair and reasonable basis can lead to a lasting solution acceptable to all to the question of the former Yugoslavia, including that of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We once again urge the parties to the conflict to cooperate with the international community and UNPROFOR and settle their dispute by peaceful means. We also hope that the international community will step up its diplomatic and political efforts to create a favourable environment for peaceful negotiations in the region of the former Yugoslavia and will continue to advance the process of a comprehensive political settlement of the question of the former Yugoslavia and that it will not take any action that might exacerbate tensions there.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source
“The resolution that the Council has just adopted is aimed at protecting the safe area of Srebrenica and the lives and security of the civilians in the area, stopping offensives against UNPROFOR and preventing the further worsening of the humanitarian situation there. The Chinese delegation has therefore voted in favour of it. However, we have reservations about taking enforcement action by invoking Chapter VII of the Charter, as set forth in the resolution, and we are also concerned and disturbed at the serious political and military consequences that might arise from the actions authorized in the resolution, in particular, the possibility that the peace-keeping force could thus become a party to the conflict and lose the basis of its continued existence as a result.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned and disturbed by the recent aggravation of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially the further deterioration of the situation in the safe area of Srebrenica, the detention of United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) personnel, the worsening of the humanitarian situation and the increase in the number of refugees. We strongly urge the parties concerned to enter into an immediate cease-fire and to stop all hostilities in Srebrenica, so as to avoid a further escalation of conflict.”
1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source