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1999-09-24

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2008-07-31

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1. “In September 2005, leaders of the 15 countries members of the Council gathered here, at the head of State level, to engage in important discussions on how to respond to threats to international peace and security- discussions which resulted in the unanimous adoption of resolutions 1624 (2005) and 1625 (2005). Changes in the international situation have prompted progress in the work of the Council and expanded the scope of its Council's agenda. The Security Council, as the core of our collective security system, has been confronted in this new century by an ever-changing international situation and numerous grave challenges.”

   2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source

2. “In particular, after 11 September 2001, there has been a profound change in the challenges to international peace and security, with traditional security threats continuing unabated and non-traditional security threats becoming ever more acute. In the face of this grave situation, the Security Council has not budged or tried to evade its responsibilities. On the contrary, it has worked hard to change with the times. Its tasks have gradually evolved from the deployment of peacekeeping forces to peacebuilding and reconstruction, and from merely alleviating symptoms to addressing root causes. The Council has also taken a series of actions in response to new threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”

   2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source

3. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): Mr. President, the Chinese delegation would like to welcome Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a formal meeting of the Council today for the first time in his capacity as Secretary-General of the United Nations, and we thank him for his brief statement made just now. Over sixty years ago, the founders of the United Nations entrusted the Security Council with the solemn responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. Since then, both the United Nations and the Security Council have gone through unusual times and experienced major tests.”

   2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source

4. “At the same time, we hope that the parties will seek to resume negotiations in a creative and forward-looking manner and continue to spare no effort in seeking to enhance diplomatic endeavours in favour of the comprehensive and peaceful solution of Iran's nuclear issue. China is ready to continue to work jointly with all the parties concerned and contribute to maintaining international and regional peace and stability, safeguarding and consolidating the international non- proliferation mechanism, and resolving Iran's nuclear issue through political and diplomatic efforts.”

   2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

5. “All along, China has supported safeguarding the international nuclear non-proliferation mechanism and opposed the proliferation of nuclear weapons. We do not wish to see new turbulence in the Middle East. We are in favour of a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear issue through political and diplomatic efforts and negotiations. Under the current circumstances, we wish to call upon all the parties concerned to adopt a highly responsible and constructive attitude, remain calm, practice restraint, and refrain from taking any steps that would harm diplomatic efforts and lead to a deterioration of the situation.”

   2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

6. “Dialogue and negotiations are the fundamental, indeed the only, way out. The solution to Iran's nuclear issue requires all-around diplomatic efforts. Diplomatic efforts outside the Security Council in particular should be strengthened. The resolution welcomes the commitment of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States to a negotiated solution to this issue, and encourages Iran to engage with those six countries' proposals for a long-term comprehensive agreement. Such an accord would allow for the development of relations and cooperation with Iran based on mutual respect and the establishment of international confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. All these aspects would be conducive to reactivating a new round of diplomatic efforts.”

   2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

7. “The Chinese delegation has therefore voted in favour of the draft resolution before us. China wishes to emphasize that sanctions are not the end, but are a means to urge Iran to resume negotiations. The sanction measures adopted by the Security Council this time are limited and reversible, and they target proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and the development of nuclear-weapon delivery systems. There are also explicit provisions indicating that if Iran suspends its enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, complies with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and meets the requirements of the IAEA, the Security Council would suspend and even terminate the sanction measures. The Security Council cannot handle Iran's nuclear issue single-handedly. The IAEA remains the principal mechanism for dealing with this issue.”

   2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

8. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): Since the beginning of this year, Iran's nuclear issue has attracted more and more attention in the world. Regrettably and disappointingly, Iran has yet to respond positively to the requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Security Council and show flexibility on the suspension of enrichment-related activities. After issuing a presidential statement (S/PRST/2005/15) in March and adopting resolution 1696 (2006) in July on Iran's nuclear issue, the Security Council has today adopted another resolution, aiming at safeguarding the international nuclear non- proliferation mechanism, reinforcing the IAEA's authority and role, and promoting diplomatic efforts to seek peaceful solutions to Iran's nuclear issue.”

   2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

9. “China is willing to work together with the rest of the international community to promote the Middle East peace process and to help the people of the region achieve the goal of peace and development at an early date. If we make concerted efforts, peace in the Middle East will no longer be an elusive dream.”

   2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

10. “It should transform itself as soon as possible from firefighter to problem solver, come up with innovative ideas, work in the spirit of seeking overall common ground and setting aside minor differences and take an active and pragmatic approach in order to assist in efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and push for the resumption of the Middle East peace process. After decades of turmoil, the people of the Middle East are tired of endless conflict and instability. In the twenty-first century, when the whole world is advancing rapidly, their desire to achieve peace and join the mainstream of development has become stronger and more urgent.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

11. “After the outbreak of the Lebanese-Israeli conflict, it took 34 days of arduous consultations for the Security Council to adopt a resolution requesting the two sides to cease hostilities. When United Nations peacekeepers were attacked and lost their lives, the Security Council only expressed its regret in a mild manner, in a presidential statement. Such abnormality has aroused the serious dissatisfaction of many Member States, especially Arab States. That is something the Council must reflect upon.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

12. “In that connection, we support efforts by Palestine to form a government of national unity, welcome the willingness expressed by Israel to engage in peace talks and hope that the two parties will work together for an early return to the path of negotiations. The Security Council bears the solemn responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The question of the Middle East is the oldest item on the Council's agenda and the Council's biggest headache. The failure to find a solution to the Middle East question, over such a long time, has had a negative impact on the role and authority of the Security Council. For many years, the Security Council has been in passive firefighting mode.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

13. “Yesterday, Secretary- General Annan submitted to the Security Council his final report on the Middle East, which contains a number of bold and detailed proposals for the comprehensive settlement of the Middle East question. They deserve serious consideration by the Council. While a settlement of the Middle East question cannot be achieved without the support of the international community, the key still lies in the hands of the parties concerned. Decades of confrontation and conflict have left a deep legacy of grievances between Israel and Arab countries. Thus, it is necessary to foster an atmosphere of mutual trust. It is our sincere hope that the parties concerned will break out of the futile mode of offering Violence for Violence and toughness for toughness, take the initiative to show goodwill and do more to ease tensions.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

14. “At present, however, various hotspot issues share the stage, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Lebanese-Israeli conflict, the instability in Iraq and other tensions in region. Moreover, they are intertwined and affect each other. The Middle East is undergoing the most profound changes in recent years, which has resulted in an even more complicated overall situation that has a major bearing on international peace and security and on global economic development. No country can respond to it single-handedly, and no country can simply mind its own business. The international community must take a strategic perspective and join hands in a concerted effort to seek a comprehensive settlement. China appreciates the efforts of the Quartet in promoting peace and facilitating talks and encourages it to play a more proactive role.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

15. “Moreover, it negatively affects the peace and stability of the whole world. The current situation is particularly worrisome given the continued conflict between Palestine and Israel, the impasse in the implementation of the Road Map and the lack of progress in both the Lebanese-Israeli and the Syrian-Israeli talks. Where the Middle East is heading is a question of serious concern to the international community. Against that backdrop, Mr. President, your initiative to hold this ministerial meeting of the Security Council on the question of the Middle East is highly necessary and timely. We support it fully. For decades, the question of the Middle East mainly found expression in conflicts between Israel and Arab countries.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

16. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to welcome you to the Council, Mr. Minister, to preside over today's meeting. I also welcome the presence of Secretary-General Annan and thank him for the report (S/2006/956) he submitted to us yesterday. As a cradle of human civilization, the Middle East is the birthplace of the Mesopotamian civilization and the religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Unfortunately, for the past half-century or so, that land has been plagued by protracted wars and frequent flare- ups, and its peoples have been subjected to all kinds of suffering brought about by occupation, wars, sanctions and so on. The incessant turbulence in the Middle East, with no solution in sight, does not bode well for the prospect of peace and development in the region.”

    2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source

17. “China is ready and willing to strengthen consultations and coordination with other parties concerned so as to respond in a cool-headed manner, push forward the six-party process and continue to play a constructive role in bringing about the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

18. “China believes that under the current circumstances we should unswervingly stick to the objective of the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, oppose nuclear proliferation, adhere to the general direction of resolving the issue through peaceful dialogue and negotiation, avoid any acts that may cause the tension to escalate and the situation to get out of control, and maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia. This is in the common interests of all the parties concerned. All the parties should make vigorous and positive efforts to this end.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

19. “It initiated the Six- Party Talks and pushed parties concerned to reach the Joint Statement of September 2005. Although the negative development of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea nuclear test has emerged, our policies as just outlined remain unchanged. We still believe that the Six-Party Talks are the realistic way to handle the relevant issues. We also firmly oppose the use of force. China has noted with satisfaction that in condemning the nuclear test of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the parties concerned have all indicated the importance of adhering to diplomatic efforts.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

20. “At the same time, we wish to point out that China does not approve of the practice of inspecting cargo to and from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We therefore have reservations about the relevant provisions of the resolution. China strongly urges the countries concerned to adopt a prudent and responsible attitude in this regard and to refrain from taking any provocative steps that may intensify the tension. The Chinese Government has all along been committed to bringing about the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia. We have always advocated seeking a peaceful solution to the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula through diplomatic means. China has made enormous and unremitting efforts to that end.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

21. “We believe that the action of the Security Council should both indicate the firm position of the international community and help create enabling conditions for the final peaceful solution to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea nuclear issue through dialogue. As the resolution basically reflects the aforementioned spirit, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of it. China would like to reiterate here that sanctions in themselves are not the end. As stipulated by the relevant provisions of the resolution, if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea complies with the relevant requests of the resolution, the Security Council will suspend or lift sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

22. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has just adopted a resolution on the nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. On 9 October 2006, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea flagrantly conducted a nuclear test in disregard of the common opposition of the international community. This is not conducive to peace and stability in North-East Asia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China issued a statement on the same day and expressed firm opposition to this act. Proceeding from the overall interests of bringing about denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia, China supports the Security Council in making firm and appropriate response.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

23. “We are of the View that events in Myanmar certainly relate to that country's internal affairs, and that it should therefore be left to the Government and the people of Myanmar to find a solution to the problem on the basis of consultations. It is incumbent upon the international community to lend a helping hand and play a positive and constructive role. So long as the situation in Myanmar does not pose a threat to international or regional peace and security, China will be unequivocally against including the question of Myanmar on the agenda of the Security Council. China's position on this matter will remain unchanged.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

24. “Only in this way can it assist the Secretary-General in fulfilling the mandate of good offices entrusted to him by the General Assembly. To force the Security Council into intervening is not only inappropriate but will also further complicate the situation and have a negative impact on future interaction between Myanmar and the United Nations. As a permanent member of the Security Council representing the Asia-Pacific region, and as an immediate neighbour of Myanmar, China wishes, more than any other country in the world, to see political stability, economic development and national unity in Myanmar. At the same time, China has all along adopted a responsible attitude in constructively assisting the Government of Myanmar in tackling its problems incrementally.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

25. “On 10 July, the Non-Aligned Movement wrote a letter to the Security Council in which it put forward its categorical opposition to the inclusion of the issue of Myanmar on the agenda of the Security Council and its request for constructive cooperation between the international community and Myanmar. In August, the Foreign Minister of the Philippines, as current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), paid a successful visit to Myanmar, which served to boost ASEAN's confidence in finding a successful solution to the question of Myanmar on its own. 06-52444 As a result of that series of exchanges, visits and communications, we now have favourable interaction between the international community and Myanmar and some hard-won gains. The international community should welcome and further encourage such momentum.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

26. “Only in that manner can real momentum be injected to accelerate the early completion of the democratic process so that Myanmar will participate in regional peace and development. Thirdly, we should further promote communication and cooperation between Myanmar and the international community. In May 2006, Under- Secretary-General Gambari visited Myanmar upon invitation. The visit, during which he met with members both of the Government of Myanmar and of civil society, had successful results. Following the visit, Under-Secretary-General Gambari also indicated that Myanmar was ready and willing to collaborate with the United Nations and turn over a new leaf. As we speak, the Government of Myanmar has once again extended an invitation to Under-Secretary-General Gambari, and a visit will likely take place in early November.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

27. “The key is to find a constructive solution to the problems facing a country. Recently, in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), Myanmar revised its domestic law so as to align it with the ILO conventions. On the basis of close consultations with its neighbours, Myanmar has set out to properly tackle its refugee problems. The 2006 World Drug Report and the United States Government's International Narcotics Control Strategy Report both point to remarkable achievements on the part of Myanmar in combating drug production and trafficking. All of that indicates that the situation in Myanmar is gradually improving. The international community should continue to encourage Myanmar and to create a favourable environment for the country.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

28. “Without seeking the consent of the country in question, and without a request from a country in the region, some countries as far away as across the ocean are, however, of the belief that the situation in Myanmar is indeed a threat to international peace and security. That is a far cry from reality, to say the least. To request that the Security Council discuss an issue that by nature pertains to the internal affairs of a country not only exceeds the mandate given by the Charter to the Council, but will also undermine the Council's authority and legality. Secondly, we should recognize the efforts on the part of Myanmar to solve its own problems. There is no denying that in Myanmar there are many questions or problems, some of which are quite serious. However, 2 all of the countries involved are faced with problems of some kind.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

29. “If the existence in Myanmar of such issues - including human rights questions, refugees, drugs and HIV/ AIDS - means that they are likely to endanger international peace and security and thus makes it necessary to make one country the subject of an item on the Council's agenda, then it follows that any country facing similar issues should likewise be inscribed on the Council's agenda. That is preposterous. In fact, neither the direct neighbours of Myanmar nor the overwhelming majority of Asian countries recognizes the situation in Myanmar as any threat to regional peace and security.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

30. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to emphasize the following points on the question of the inclusion in the agenda of the Security Council of an item concerning the situation in Myanmar. First, we should objectively evaluate the relationship between the situation in Myanmar and international peace and security. According to the United Nations Charter, it is only those questions that constitute threats to international peace and security that warrant discussion by the Security Council.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

31. “It is hoped that the international community can find an early solution to the issue of the indictment by the International Criminal Court of Kony, the head of the LRA, as that would pave the way for an early solution to the issue of the LRA.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

32. “With regard to Uganda, for a long time that Government has been making unremitting efforts to find a solution to the situation in the northern part of the country and calm the tensions existing there. We are heartened to notice that important breakthroughs have been made in the negotiations between the Government and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA has agreed to lay down its weapons, repatriate the kidnapped women and children, assemble at designated points and implement the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. It is believed that such an important development will have an important bearing on the situation in the northern part of Uganda as well as on the stability of the country as a whole.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

33. “On the one hand, a sound political and security situation would aid in ameliorating the humanitarian crisis. On the other hand, improvement of the humanitarian situation would promote further progress in the political and security situation. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in North and South Kivu, improvement of the humanitarian situation would impact positively on the general election, which must be conducted in an environment of peace, security and stability. It is hoped that before the new Government comes into force, the transitional Government will remain unified in discharging its responsibilities to manage the country, and that it will find a politically practical solution to the humanitarian problem prevailing in the eastern part of the country.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

34. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The historic general election in the Democratic Republic has become the most important event in the political life of that country. Thanks to the considerable efforts by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and the International Committee in Support of the Transition (CIAT), as well as all parties in the Democratic Republic, the election is progressing smoothly. At the same time, we have also noticed that in the eastern part of the country there are still some issues in the humanitarian and human rights fields. We believe the political and security situation is interdependent with the humanitarian situation.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

35. “We call upon all major parties to act in good faith, show mutual respect and understanding, continue to conduct frank dialogue, increase mutual trust and reinforce cooperation, so as to create good political conditions for the final settlement of the Darfur issue. China is willing and ready to make its own effort to that end.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

36. “However, we have consistently urged the sponsors to clearly include "with the consent of the Government of National Unity" in the text of the resolution, which is a fixed and standardized phrase utilized by the Council when deploying United Nations missions. We also urged the sponsors to carefully reconsider the timing of the vote. Regrettably, they failed to earnestly heed China's sincere efforts. Due to our principled reservations on the timing of the vote and on the text itself, China could not but abstain from the voting. I wish to reiterate that China continues firmly to support the peace process in the Sudan, as well as the relevant decisions of the African Union in that regard.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

37. “We felt that, under the current circumstances, the push for adoption by the Council would not contribute to the smooth implementation of the resolution nor help to stop further deterioration of the situation in Darfur. On the contrary, it may trigger further misunderstanding and confrontation on the part of the country directly involved. It may even cause problems with regard to implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement process. That is obviously not the outcome intended by the Council in adopting the resolution. Having participated in all the consultation processes in a constructive manner, China agreed upon or accepted almost all the contents of the resolution.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

38. “That is the understanding of the African Union, as well as the decision of the Security Council. In order to allay each other's doubts and deepen mutual understanding, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has proposed holding a direct high-level dialogue at the Security Council among the parties involved. That is a constructive initiative endorsed by all Council members. As the hope is to conduct such a dialogue in early September, we deemed it unnecessary for the Council to put the draft resolution to the vote in a hurry. Postponing the vote would have helped to create a good atmosphere among the stakeholders, as well as an environment conducive to the smooth implementation of the resolution.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

39. “The Security Council should attach great importance to that, give full play to the initiatives of various regional organizations, and help AMIS to overcome difficulties so that it will be able to continue the peacekeeping mission and ease tension in Darfur in a timely and effective manner. To address and resolve the Darfur crisis, we need to bear in mind both a sense of urgency and a sober assessment of the complexity of the issue. We need to demonstrate both firm determination and the corresponding patience, as well as to take an effective approach. The transition of AMIS to a United Nations mission is a good and pragmatic approach. Such a transition can be possible and the mission can be deployed only when the consent of the Government of National Unity is obtained.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

40. “Unfortunately, the positive momentum was not fully exploited by the parties involved, and the provisions of the Agreement have failed to yield peace. More alarming, the security situation and the humanitarian conditions in Darfur have further deteriorated. AMIS, as the only peacekeeping force in Darfur, has an arduous task and is confronted with enormous difficulties. To ease the situation on the ground and the difficulties faced by AMIS, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has put forward some very good recommendations. The League of Arab States has also expressed its willingness to finance AMIS.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

41. “It is a good idea and realistic option, and it will help to improve the situation on the ground and serve the interests of all parties. We therefore support, with the consent of the Government of National Unity, the deployment of United Nations troops in Darfur as soon as is feasible. We also agree that the Security Council needed to take the necessary decision at an early date, so as to effectively fulfil the responsibilities set forth in the United Nations Charter and assist the Government of National Unity in achieving comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in Darfur. The Darfur Peace Agreement, concluded in May this year, has created a new dynamic and offers new opportunities for resolving the Darfur issue.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

42. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Darfur issue has attracted world attention and remains one of the top items on the Security Council's agenda. The African Union, at the request of the Government of the Sudan, has invested enormous energy and efforts in helping to stabilize the situation in Darfur. China has, all along, highly commended and supported its endeavours. In accordance with a decision by the African Union, after consulting with the Government of National Unity and upon its agreement, the United Nations will take over from the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) in carrying out the mission in the region. 06-48422 China is in favour of replacing AMIS with a United Nations operation.”

    2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source

43. “We hope that the resolution that has just been adopted will help all the parties concerned to act in a calm manner and to continue diplomatic endeavours aimed at the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and the normalization of relations between the countries concerned. Maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula is in the common interests of the international community and the North- East Asian countries and is the fundamental starting point for China in handling Korean peninsula affairs. China will continue to make steadfast efforts to that end.”

    2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

44. “China has adopted a responsible attitude and is firmly opposed to forcing through a vote on a draft resolution that is not conducive to unity and that would further complicate and aggravate the situation, cause grave consequences for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and create enormous obstacles for the six-party talks and other important diplomatic endeavours. At the same time, China and Russia put forward elements for a draft presidential statement and, subsequently, for a draft resolution. We made constructive and vigorous efforts to seek consensus on this issue among Security Council members. Under the current circumstances, China urges all the parties concerned to exercise restraint. We are opposed to any acts leading to further tension on the Korean peninsula.”

    2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

45. “Ever since discussions started in the Security Council on the launching of missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, China has acted in a persistent manner to achieve two major objectives, namely, to maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and to keep the Security Council united. We have consistently advocated that the Council respond in an appropriate manner as soon as possible, send a unified message to the international community, reactivate a new round of diplomatic efforts and bring about the early resumption of the six-party talks.”

    2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

46. “China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and has insisted on resolving the relevant issues through peaceful dialogue and negotiations. We oppose any acts leading to tension on the Korean peninsula. We hope that all the parties concerned will keep in mind the overall interests and make a greater contribution to peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. The Chinese side is ready to make joint efforts with all the parties concerned to overcome difficulties, create the right conditions, promote the six-party talks and jointly maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia.”

    2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

47. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the draft resolution on the launching of missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, unanimously adopted by the Security Council earlier. On 5 July 2006 local time, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched a number of missiles without adequate advance notification, which caused extensive concern in the international community. Many countries have expressed their grave concern at that negative development. They are afraid that it will have a negative impact on peace and stability in North-East Asia, especially on the Korean peninsula. As a close neighbour of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, China is gravely concerned about the newly emerged complicating factors on the Korean peninsula.”

    2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

48. “Both parties should be encouraged and assisted to reach compromise through a process of consultation. In a sincere and pragmatic spirit, all the parties concerned should promote the political process in Kosovo. Only with the attainment of economic development, social stability and ethnic harmony in Kosovo can the question of Kosovo be resolved satisfactorily.”

    2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source

49. “China welcomes the continuation of such dialogue, which can help enhance mutual understanding and the search for common ground and can move the question of Kosovo onto a positive track. China supports all efforts to find a sustainable solution acceptable to both parties, through peaceful negotiations. The question of Kosovo is rife with very specific characteristics and complexities, and the international community should demonstrate great resolve and patience with respect to its resolution. China has always respected the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the countries in the Balkan region. We have consistently held that an appropriate comprehensive resolution of the question of Kosovo should be based on the provisions of Security Council resolutions and that all the standards should be implemented.”

    2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source

50. “We welcome the will expressed by the Provisional Institutions and their leadership to implement the standards, and we hope that thoroughgoing efforts will be made and progress achieved. Members of the ethnic majority in Kosovo should assume primary responsibility for creating a social climate marked by security and tolerance; all others should cooperate with them in a positive manner. The process to determine the status of Kosovo began last year. Since then, with the good offices and coordination of Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the future status process for Kosovo, the authorities of Serbia and Kosovo have held many rounds of direct negotiations and have reached some consensus.”

    2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source