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Qin Huasun

lines on the record: 629
first: 1995-06-09
most recent: 2000-01-31
sittings or episodes: 119
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“He made historic contributions to charting a course for development that was suited to China's national conditions, creating and developing the theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, carrying out reforms, opening up and achieving modernization, accomplishing the cause of national reunification, opening up a new situation in China' s relations with foreign countries, and developing and strengthening China's friendly relations with all countries in the world on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. He proved himself to be a great son of the Chinese people. He deeply loved his motherland and people and was deeply loved and respected by the Chinese people. The passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping is an immeasurable loss to Chinese people of all ethnic groups.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source
“Deng Xiaoping had made significant contributions at all stages of development since the founding of the People's Republic of China. He drafted a new blueprint for China's development by drawing on others' experience and breaking with outmoded conventions in the light of the developments in today's world and China's actual conditions. This has brought profound changes to China, from the countryside to cities and from coastal special economic zones to inland areas, with the economy booming and people living and working in peace and contentment. Mr. Deng Xiaoping also creatively proposed the concept of "one country, two systems", providing a fundamental guarantee for the gradual accomplishment of the cause of China's reunification. Mr. Deng Xiaoping's life was a great and glorious one.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Mr. Deng Xiaoping, who was deeply loved by Chinese people of all ethnic groups, passed away in Beijing on 19 February 1997. Mr. Deng Xiaoping was an outstanding leader whose high prestige was acknowledged by the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese People's Liberation Army and Chinese people of all ethnic groups. He was the chief architect of China's reforms, opening up and modernization, and the founder of the theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics. Mr. Deng Xiaoping devoted his entire life to the liberation and development of the Chinese nation and made indelible contributions to China's national independence, the liberation of its people and the founding of a New China. Mr.”
1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source
“Here we wish to express our appreciation to the President and other members of the Council, the Group of Friends of the Guatemalan Peace Process, the non-aligned and all other countries concerned about the Guatemalan peace process for their understanding and support. We sincerely hope that the peace process in Guatemala will ultimately succeed, allowing Guatemala to enjoy true peace and stability, create an environment conducive to its future economic reconstruction and embark on the road of healthy development. We also hope that the basis for cooperation between China and Guatemala in the United Nations will thus be further strengthened, thereby creating favourable conditions for the future development of relations between our two countries.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Therefore, we have always kept the door wide open to an appropriate solution of the issue and have hoped to find such a solution through consultations. It is in this spirit of sincerity that we have had many rounds of fruitful consultations with Guatemala over the past 10 days. The two sides, guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and through a forward-looking, pragmatic approach, have finally found a solution acceptable to both sides, thereby removing the obstacles to China's support for the draft resolution before us. We view Guatemala's constructive move positively.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We voted against the draft resolution on sending military observers to Guatemala when it was considered by the Council on 10 January 1997. We made it clear then that that was not a situation that we wanted to see. The causes of the situation were clearly set out in the statement that I made on that occasion, and I shall not repeat them here today. The Chinese Government has consistently supported the peace process in Guatemala and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. We welcome and are gratified by the peace agreement reached by the two parties in Guatemala. We are in favour of the peace process in Guatemala, monitored by and under the auspices of the United Nations, and sincerely hope that peace and stability will prevail in the country.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Finally, I wish to point out that if the Government of Guatemala is indeed sincere, values its peace process and moves to remove the obstacles, the Chinese delegation may reconsider the authorization of the deployment of military observers in Guatemala by the Security Council.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“There is but one China in the world and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal Government representing the entire Chinese people. The question of Taiwan is a major question of principle that bears upon China's sovereignty, territorial integrity and the cause of national reunification. It falls entirely within China's internal affairs and brooks no outside interference whatsoever. The Chinese Government has no room for compromise on this question. It is the unswerving determination of the Chinese Government to safeguard its State sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“Despite the actions taken by the Government of Guatemala that harmed China's interests, we still made reasonable suggestions in a constructive and forward- looking approach in order to find a proper solution to the issue at hand. We hoped that the Government of Guatemala could take concrete actions to correct its mistakes. This fully shows China's sincerity. However, the Government of Guatemala turned a deaf ear to all this and clung to its erroneous position, thereby setting serious obstacles in the way of our support for the draft resolution. Undoubtedly, the Government of Guatemala should be held responsible for all the consequences arising therefrom. I wish to reaffirm the principled position of China on the question of Taiwan.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“The Government of Guatemala, by its own doing, has trampled upon the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Charter of the United Nations, contravened General Assembly resolution 2758 (XXVI), infringed upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, interfered in its internal affairs and hurt the feelings of the Chinese people. The Guatemalan authorities cannot expect to have the cooperation of China in the Security Council while taking actions to infringe upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. No country's peace process should be at the expense of another country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“Regrettably, however, the Government of Guatemala has, for four consecutive years, unscrupulously supported activities aimed at splitting China at the United Nations, in flagrant violation of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and in disregard of repeated demarches of the Chinese Government. It was furthermore bent on inviting, in disregard of the solemn warnings of the Chinese Government, the authorities of Taiwan to the signing ceremony of the peace Agreement in Guatemala, thereby providing them with a venue for secessionist activities against China. It is the unshirkable responsibility of all Member States to safeguard the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has just voted against the draft resolution before us. This is not a situation we would have liked to see. It was caused entirely by the erroneous acts of the Government of Guatemala. China has all along supported the peace process in Guatemala and the relevant resolutions adopted by the General Assembly. We welcome and are gratified by the peace Agreement reached by the two parties in Guatemala, and sincerely hope that peace and stability will prevail in the country.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“Thirdly, it is the understanding of the Security Council is that the paragraphs of the draft resolution that invoke Chapter VII of the Charter do not apply to part III.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“At this time when the Security Council is about to adopt the draft resolution, I wish to point out the following. First, the deployment of the multinational Stabilization Force (SFOR) is an important, major operation following the Implementation Force (IFOR). It should accept the political leadership of the Security Council and should report on schedule to the Security Council on its performance of its tasks. Secondly, with regard to the draft resolution's invocation of Chapter VII of the Charter, regarding the authorization of enforcement measures and the use of force, China continues to have reservations. It is our view that SFOR must maintain strict neutrality and fairness and must not misuse force, and in its operations and should steadfastly promote peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“The achievement and the consolidation of peace in the former Yugoslavia, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, are not only consistent with the fundamental interests of the peoples of the States of the former Yugoslavia and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is also conducive to the peace and stability of Europe and the whole world. We hope that the parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to move the peace process forward in order to achieve genuine national reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina at an early date. On the basis of China' s consistent position of principle of supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina's peace process, and also taking into account the requests of the parties concerned and the actual situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The flames of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina died out a year ago. During the past year, through the efforts of the parties concerned and with the assistance of the international community, the implementation of the Peace Agreement has been going well. The elections held in Bosnia and Herzegovina went smoothly and the constitutional institutions at various levels have begun to be formed. The Chinese delegation welcomes these positive developments. Peace is not easy to achieve, and it is even harder to consolidate. Events have demonstrated that, as long as the parties concerned display sincere political will and an earnest desire to implement the agreements reached, not only can peace be achieved but it can also be maintained.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“In accordance with Security Council resolution 976 (1995), the mission of UNAVEM. III will be concluded next February. After that, whether and how to maintain a United Nations presence in Angola is a question of concern. Years of war and conflict have left Angola in ruins and the task of reconstruction is very arduous. The Chinese delegation believes that the international community, including the United Nations, should continue to focus on and support the cause of peace and reconstruction in Angola. The Chinese Government recently donated a cargo of goods to the Government of Angola in support of the peace process in that country. In the future we shall, within the limit of our capabilities and together with the rest of the international community, continue to make our contribution to the peace and reconstruction of Angola.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“III) has made important contributions to the monitoring of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and to assistance in the restoration of peace and the realization of national reconciliation in Angola. We believe that, as the Angolan peace process develops and UNAVEM. III gradually fulfils its tasks, it will be necessary to make appropriate adjustments to this Mission, which is currently the largest United Nations peacekeeping operation. In the meantime, at this critical juncture in the Angolan peace process, the continued presence of UNAVEM. III is essential to the complete fulfilment of various tasks set out in the Lusaka Protocol and to the final realization of peace in Angola. In view of this, the Chinese delegation supports the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“We hope that both parties will consolidate and maintain the positive momentum in the peace process and eliminate their differences through candid consultations. We are pleased to learn that UNITA has completed the quartering of its troops. We hope that the work of demobilization will start as soon as possible. We hope to see a fifth meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi and expect the Angolan Government of National Unity and Reconciliation and a single parliament to be established soon, allowing Angola finally to embark upon the path towards peace and reconciliation. Since its establishment, the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The question of Angola, having dragged on for so long, has finally entered into a phase of positive change that is worthy of celebration. We have always believed that at the core of the question of Angola is the lack of mutual trust between the parties concerned, particularly on the part of UNITA. This requires the two parties, especially UNITA, to make unremitting efforts to achieve genuine national reconciliation. We note with satisfaction that, in recent days, the Angola Government and UNITA have at last made important progress in implementing the Lusaka Protocol and in fulfilling the tasks enumerated in the consolidated timetable. We note in particular that the goals set in the military area are gradually being realized.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“The draft resolution before us (S/ 1996/ 1002) has not only accommodated the request of the Haitian Government, but has also taken into proper consideration the actual needs and positions of all those concerned. We will therefore vote in favour of this draft resolution. We hope that the Haitian Government will continue its efforts to maintain social stability and speed up economic reconstruction so that the Haitian people will be able to live and work in peace and happiness at an early date.”
1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source
“This will also contribute to economic reconstruction in the country and the improvement of the people's living standards. We believe that under the current circumstances the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti is over. The main task now facing Haiti is economic reconstruction, which will mainly depend on the Haitian people themselves. In this connection, the international community, particularly the international financial institutions and other United Nations agencies, should play an active role. In view of the urgent request of the Haitian Government for the extension of the mandate of UN SMIH, we are ready to treat it as a unique case, so as to promote further the peace process in Haiti.”
1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Thanks to the efforts of the Haitian Government and people, and the assistance of the international community, the peace process in Haiti continues to move in a favourable direction. The political situation in Haiti has improved further and the society is generally stable. The law enforcement capabilities of the Haitian police have also been notably enhanced. The Chinese delegation is pleased with these welcome developments. China supports the peace process in Haiti. I myself once had the opportunity to see what was happening in Haiti. The efforts by the Haitian Government to maintain political and social stability will help create a favourable environment in Haiti to attract foreign financial assistance and investment.”
1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source
“In this way, they will be able to remove interference, overcome difficulties and achieve peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“We understand the complexity of the refugee issue in this region, but so long as the parties involved are sincerely making serious efforts, with the help of the international community, all problems, including the issue of refugees, should in the end be effectively settled. The Great Lakes region has long witnessed chaos. All countries face the task of consolidating peace and economic reconstruction. Therefore, maintaining good- neighbourly relations is vitally important to all countries. We hope that all countries in the region will adhere to the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, the settlement of disputes through consultations based on equality, and non-use of force in relations between countries.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“Fourthly, since the intervention is authorized by the Security Council, the Security Council's political guidance must be accepted. Furthermore, there should be a clear time-frame and terms of reference. I should also like to point out here that the action mandated by the draft resolution is strictly confined to humanitarian purposes. We therefore have reservations about invoking Chapter VII of the Charter. The Chinese delegation believes that speedy and smooth repatriation and settlement of the refugee question are the bases for the settlement of the question of the Great Lakes region.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“We will respect the requests of Zaire, the African countries and the OAU. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution. The Chinese delegation believes that international military intervention in eastern Zaire involves many complicated and sensitive questions. Therefore, when carrying out such an intervention the following principles should be observed. First, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned, particularly Zaire, should be respected and there should be no interference in the internal affairs of these countries. Secondly, before initiating this action, there should be full consultations with the States concerned and their consent obtained. Full cooperation should be provided during implementation. Thirdly, this action should be strictly confined to humanitarian purposes.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“The Chinese delegation believes that the international community, including the Security Council, is duty-bound to settle the present crisis in the Great Lakes region. The present task is to defuse the humanitarian crisis. In this regard, we have noted the communique of the Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution and the letter from its Secretary General, His Excellency Mr. Salim Ahmed. We appreciate and support the African countries and the OAU in their efforts to resolve the present crisis with the help of the international community. We believe that it is very necessary to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the refugees in eastern Zaire in View of the fact that Zaire and its neighbouring countries have already agreed to the deployment of the multinational humanitarian force.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the latter part of October, violence and conflict have been escalating in eastern Zaire, resulting in a large-scale humanitarian crisis arousing the concern of the international community. The Chinese delegation is gravely concerned and disturbed by the renewed fighting and the displacement of millions of refugees in the Great Lakes region. We appeal to the parties concerned to cease immediately all hostile actions, ensure the safety of the lives and property of refugees and innocent civilians and guarantee the smooth delivery out of international humanitarian assistance so as to create conditions for the voluntary and orderly repatriation of the refugees and lay the foundation for a political settlement in the Great Lakes region.”
1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source
“We appreciate the unremitting efforts made by the United Nations and the international community to promote the political settlement of the Afghan conflict and hope that all parties will continue to play a constructive role to this end. The prolonged ravages and disruptions of war in Afghanistan have brought tremendous sufferings to the Afghan people. They are also detrimental to peace and stability in the neighbouring countries and the region at large. Only when genuine national reconciliation and stability is achieved in Afghanistan will the Afghan people be able to rebuild their homeland and live and work in peace and contentment. We sincerely hope that peace and stability will come early to Afghanistan.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“The Chinese delegation is of the view that the key to the attainment of this goal is the realization of genuine national reconciliation, which, however, depends mainly on the parties in Afghanistan. It can be said that the key to national reconciliation is in their hands. Therefore, we hope that the parties will soon resolve their political, religious and racial differences, immediately stop armed conflicts in the general interest of the country and nation, and establish through peaceful negotiations, under the auspices of the United Nations and the international community, a broadly based and stable government acceptable to all parties. We are confident that the Afghan people are fully capable of resolving their own problems.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China)(interpretation from Chinese): The recent changes in the political and military situation of Afghanistan have caused widespread concern among the international community and particularly among the countries neighbouring Afghanistan, which fear that the escalation of the internal conflict in Afghanistan might endanger their border security. The letters before us from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakstan, as well as the numerous statements we have heard today, give expression to that concern. We understand such concerns and anxiety. As a friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, China is also concerned about changes and developments in the Afghan situation. We sincerely hope that the open debate in the Council today will be conducive to the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Whether this objective can be realized as expected, and whether the peace process can be successfully salvaged, will depend on whether the two parties, especially UNITA, fully cooperate with the Mission. The Chinese delegation is ready to favourably consider a further extension of the UNAVEM. III mandate. We hope that the two parties, especially UNITA, will seize this opportunity by taking concrete measures to redouble their efforts for peace, so that a durable peace will soon reign in Angola and in the whole of southern Africa.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Tomorrow, the Security Council will take action on another extension of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). As the largest United Nations peacekeeping operation today, UNAVEM III has made positive efforts and important contributions towards monitoring the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and towards restoring peace and national reconciliation in Angola. It goes without saying that the establishment, execution and success of a peacekeeping operation require the full cooperation of the parties concerned. According to Security Council resolution 976 (1995), the mandate of UNAVEM. III should be fulfilled by February 1997.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“The Chinese delegation would like to reiterate that the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and the relevant agreements reached by the two parties brooks no further delay. The question of Angola is the last hot-spot issue to be resolved in southern Africa. After the prolonged ravages and disruptions of war, the Angolan people yearn for peace and tranquillity. We sincerely hope that the two parties, and the UNITA leadership in particular, will, in the general interest of the country and the people, demonstrate political will and good faith in scrupulously honouring their obligations under the agreements. Only then will the peace process in Angola enjoy the continued support of the international community.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We are concerned at the delay by UNITA in participating in the formation of a Government of National Unity and a unified armed forces, and we are concerned especially at the rejection by UNITA's Third Extraordinary Congress of the vice-presidency offered to Mr. Savimbi in the Government of National Unity. We also find it regrettable that Mr. Savimbi chose not to attend the SADC summit meeting held early this month. We are of the View that by so doing UNITA has not only reneged on its own commitments but has harmed the restoration of trust between the two parties. Further delay in resolving the aforementioned questions may compromise the results already achieved in the Angolan peace process. We do not wish to see the peace process fail on the brink of success.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“China has always supported the efforts of African States to resolve their regional problems on their own and has deep respect for their independence, self-respect and self-reliance in their quest for lasting peace and development in the African continent. The international community and the Security Council should provide support and assistance in various forms to the African States in their efforts towards that end. Like the SADC countries, we too are deeply disturbed by the impasse in which the Angolan peace process once again finds itself. Almost two years after the signing of the Lusaka Protocol, and after repeated revisions to the implementation schedule regarding relevant agreements reached by the two parties, work in key areas of the peace process remains incomplete.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, I would like to welcome Their Excellencies the Foreign Ministers of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to this meeting of the Security Council. I thank them for their important statements. A few days ago, the SADC countries held a summit meeting at Luanda to discuss ways to promote the Angolan peace process; a communique was issued afterwards. Today, these four Foreign Ministers have come to the Security Council in person further to elaborate their views on the question of Angola and the position of the southern African States. We commend SADC for its tireless efforts in search of lasting peace in Angola.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We have maintained that a political settlement to the Middle East question should be sought on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions and in accordance with the principle of "land for peace". We believe that the achievement of peace in the Middle East is the common aspiration of the peoples of the region. It is in keeping with the fundamental interests of the peoples of all countries in the region, as well as with peace and stability in the world at large.”
1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698Resumption1 (1996) · source
“We are of the View that, in order to break the current impasse and prevent a set-back of the whole peace process in the Middle East, the parties concerned must make greater efforts to overcome interference and obstacles with a view to implementing the concluded agreements as soon as possible. Only in this way will it be possible to consolidate the progress that has been achieved in the peace talks and push forward the peace process in the Middle East. The question of Palestine is at the core of the Middle East question. The early settlement of the Palestinian question in a just and reasonable manner, as well as the restoration of the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, are the keys to the achievement of peace, stability and development in the Middle East region. China has consistently supported the Middle East process.”
1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698Resumption1 (1996) · source
“We urge the parties concerned to exercise restraint and to keep calm, to cherish the hard-won peace and to comply strictly with the agreements concluded between them, including the agreement on the resolution of the final status of Jerusalem. They should refrain from any action that would further aggravate the situation and impair the peace process in the Middle East, thus establishing a favourable atmosphere for the prompt resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations. The international community is disturbed at the difficulties facing the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks.”
1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698Resumption1 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): In recent days, Israeli forces have clashed with Palestinian demonstrators in the areas of Palestinian self- administration, resulting in bloodshed and the wounding and killing of several hundred Palestinians. The international community has expressed its grave concern over these occurrences. The Chinese Government and people deeply deplore these unfortunate events and offer their profound sympathy and condolences to the innocent victims and their families. We believe that these acts of the Israeli forces are clearly not conducive to peace and stability in the region. We urge the parties concerned to take immediate measures to halt the conflict and prevent further bloodshed. The Palestinian-Israeli peace talks are now at a critical juncture.”
1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698Resumption1 (1996) · source
“We sincerely hope that Liberia, with the help of the international community, will achieve peace and stability at an early date. China will join the international community in making its own contribution to this end.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“At this critical juncture in the Liberian peace process, we sincerely hope that the parties in Liberia will seize the favourable opportunity of the extension of UNOMIL's mandate to complete the disarmament of their forces in earnest and to make good preparations for the general elections so as to ultimately achieve national reconciliation and restore peace in the country through fair elections. We support the international community, including the United Nations, in promoting the Liberian peace process together with ECOWAS, thus making their contributions to peace in West Africa. We have always believed that a stable and growing Africa is an important and indispensable component of a peaceful and prosperous world.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“We hope that ECOMOG and UNOMIL will continue to closely cooperate and coordinate with each other to ensure the effective implementation of the new timetable of the Abuja Agreement. As is pointed out in the draft resolution before us, the final settlement of the Liberian conflict can depend only on the Liberian people themselves and on the readiness of the leaders of all Liberian parties, proceeding from the interests of their country and people, to demonstrate good faith in political reconciliation, to give up the use of force and to seek a political solution acceptable to all parties through patient and sincere negotiations and dialogue.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“ECOWAS countries have sent peace-keeping forces to Liberia in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter and, braving hardships and setbacks, offered good offices and mediation to facilitate a peaceful settlement of the Liberian conflict. China has consistently rendered firm support to regional organizations in their efforts to resolve problems in their respective regions, pursuant to the provisions of the United Nations Charter. We have noted that a new timetable and concrete measures were worked out at the recent ECOWAS Summit to ensure the implementation of the Abuja Agreement. This has demonstrated the determination, perseverance and confidence of ECOWAS. We are of the view that the international community should support the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in various ways for its successful fulfilment of the peace-keeping mission.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We are in favour of the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) by another three months, in support of the peace process in Liberia and the unremitting efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve the Liberian conflict. We appreciate the contributions made at the ECOWAS Summit of 17 August to restoring the Liberian peace process. Over the years ECOWAS has made unremitting efforts to end fighting in Liberia despite its own economic difficulties.”
1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source
“Although the draft resolution before us does not determine the date of entry into force of its provisions, it represents a clear decision on imposing such sanctions. This question concerning the Sudan is already quite complicated. We are concerned that tightening sanctions against the Sudan might further compound the problem. The Chinese delegation proposed some amendments to the draft resolution during consultations. These reasonable suggestions have regrettably not found acceptance. Therefore, we cannot but abstain in the vote on the draft resolution before us. We believe that as long as the parties concerned pursue the path of dialogue and consultations in good faith and with seriousness of purpose, a satisfactory solution can ultimately be found to all problems. We earnestly hope that this will happen.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“In his report, the Secretary-General also pointed out that as a party directly concerned, the Sudan has on many occasions indicated in specific terms its opposition to terrorism and has taken some practical actions. In our View, the Council should continue to encourage all sides to make greater efforts in order to settle the question as soon as possible. China's position of principle on sanctions is a consistent one. We do not consider sanctions a panacea because sanctions, or the tightening of sanctions, cannot solve a problem; they may, on the contrary, further aggravate the problem. Restrictions on Sudan Airways constitute an escalation in the sanctions regime on the Sudan.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China)(interpretation from Chinese): During the deliberations on the present item in the Security Council, the Chinese delegation has reaffirmed on many occasions that it has consistently and resolutely been opposed to any form of terrorist activities. In our view, all terrorists should be brought to justice. The attempt on the life of President Mubarak of Egypt constitutes a serious incident. All sides concerned should join in a common effort to apprehend the suspects for prosecution. Ever since the Council adopted Security Council resolution 1054 (1996), all sides concerned have made considerable efforts to implement its relevant provisions.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source