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1. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is deeply concerned at reports that the use of chemical weapons has caused civilian deaths and casualties in Syria. We are firmly opposed to the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization or individual, under any circumstances. This has been China's clear and consistent position. China supports the carrying out of a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria so as to achieve results that are based on substantial evidence and can pass the litmus test of history and truth, bringing the perpetrators and the parties responsible for the use of chemical weapons to justice. There should be no prejudgment of the outcome or arbitrary conclusions.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

2. “The draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation (S/2018/322) expresses deep concern about the alleged use of chemical weapons in Douma on 7 April, strongly condemns the chemical-weapons attacks that took place in Syria and elsewhere, urges the OPCW Fact-finding Mission to carry out an on-site investigation, and provides that the Syrian Government and other parties will ensure the security of and safe access to investigators. The draft resolution is in keeping with China's principled position. China supports and voted in favour of the Russian draft resolution.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

3. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Recent reports concerning the use of chemical weapons in Douma and the consequent civilian casualties have given rise to serious concern on the part of the international community. China has noted that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has already asked its Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic to investigate the relevant reports. We support the OPCW in sending investigators to Syria so as to establish the truth. We call on all parties concerned to cooperate with the investigation.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

4. “Those elements are in line with China's principled position. We support Russia's draft resolution. China regrets that the draft resolution was not adopted.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

5. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has stated its principled position on the chemical weapons attack in Syria. The draft resolution on the establishment of a new investigative mechanism submitted by the Russian Federation (S/2018/ 175) condemns the chemicals weapons attack in Syria and calls for the creation of a new investigative mechanism to establish the facts and the truth. We can all agree on those positive elements. In addition, it proposes improved working methods compared to previous investigative mechanism and set out concrete steps to carry out a robust on-site investigation on the ground and to ensure impartiality in the process of collecting evidence. As a result, the new investigative mechanism would be able to function with greater professionalism and to reach a truly credible conclusion.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

6. “We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations and believe that any action taken should be in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The international community and all parties concerned should stand firm on the imperative need to seek a political solution to the question of Syria, step up their support for the United Nations main channel of mediation, and push for all Syrian parties to seek a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution to the question of Syria, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). China is ready to work with all parties in an effort to push for a political solution to the issue of Syria.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

7. “However, on some specific measures, it does not take full consideration of some of the major concerns of certain Security Council members on improving the mechanism's working methods and ensuring an objective and impartial investigation. Against that backdrop and in the light of our long-standing position on the question of chemical weapons in Syria, China abstained in the voting on the draft resolution. The issue of Syria is currently at a critical juncture. China remains firmly seized of the situation and is deeply concerned at the developments on the ground. China has always called for respecting the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and insists on seeking a peaceful solution to the dispute.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

8. “The Security Council has a consensus on condemning the chemical-weapons attacks in Syria, establishing a new investigative mechanism and identifying the perpetrators of the chemical-weapon attack in Syria. All members of the Security Council should remain united and insist that the Council and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons be the main channel for dealing with the Syrian chemical-weapon issue, in an effort to seek an appropriate solution through consultations. The draft resolution that was just put to the vote in the Security Council (S/2018/321) had elements of consensus, including condemning the chemical-weapons attacks in Syria, establishing a new investigative mechanism and urging all parties to cooperate with the investigation.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

9. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is deeply concerned at reports that the use of chemical weapons has caused civilian deaths and casualties in Syria. We are firmly opposed to the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization or individual, under any circumstances. This has been China's clear and consistent position. China supports the carrying out of a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria so as to achieve results that are based on substantial evidence and can pass the litmus test of history and truth, bringing the perpetrators and the parties responsible for the use of chemical weapons to justice. There should be no prejudgment of the outcome or arbitrary conclusions.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

10. “When some members of the Council had concerns about the draft text, the relevant parties should not have railroaded a vote. The resolutionjust adopted on does not fully take into account the legitimate concerns of some members. China regrets that and therefore voted in abstention. China hopes that the members of the Council will continue to remain united, make sure that the MINUJUSTH implements the two-year drawdown strategy smoothly and strive to promote stability and development in Haiti.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8226 (2018) · source

11. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): At present, the United Nations Mission in Support of Justice in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) should focus on helping the Haitian Government to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining national security and ultimately achieve an orderly drawdown, in line with the national interests of Haiti and countries in the region. China believes that the Security Council has the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. Currently, the overall situation in Haiti is stable. The mandate of MINUJUSTH should be clear and explicit, with a focus on helping Haiti to address peace and security challenges, rather than focusing too much on human rights in Haiti. The members of the Council should have carried out patient consultations on the draft resolution.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8226 (2018) · source

12. “China believes that the parties concerned should strictly comply with their obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and, in line with the relevant provisions of the Convention, carry out a comprehensive, impartial and objective investigation and deal with the issues concerned within the framework of the OPCW. China hopes that the parties concerned will work in accordance with the principles of mutual respect and equality, engage in consultations, cooperate, avoid politicization and measures that might further exacerbate tensions and resolve their differences properly through dialogue.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

13. “All parties should increase their support for the United Nations mediation efforts and compel the parties in Syria to seek a political settlement under the principle of Syrian leadership and ownership in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). The fight against terrorism is an important and urgent issue in the political settlement of the Syrian question. The international community must strengthen its coordination, uphold uniform standards and combat all terrorist groups identified as such by the Security Council. At a recent Security Council meeting, China set out its principled position with regard to the Skripal incident (see S/PV.8224).”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

14. “We hope that the parties concerned will take a constructive approach so as to seek a solution through consultations, establish the facts, prevent any further use of chemical weapons, preserve the unity of the Security Council and cooperate with the efforts by the parties concerned to advance the political process in Syria. The Syrian conflict has entered its eighth year and is inflicting tremendous suffering on the Syrian people. A political settlement is the only solution to the Syrian issue. The international community must remain committed to a political settlement of the question of Syria, while fully respecting its sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. China has always opposed the use or threat of force in international affairs. We always advocate adherence to the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

15. “China supports a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation of the incident concerned so that it can reach a conclusion based on substantiated evidence that can stand the test of history and facts so that the perpetrators and responsible parties can be brought to justice. The Syrian chemical-weapons issue is closely linked to to a political settlement ofthe Syrian situation. China supports the ongoing important role of the Security Council and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as the main channels for dealing with the Syrian chemical-weapons issue.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

16. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Special Envoy de Mistura and the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Markram, for their briefings. China takes note of the reports alleging that chemical weapons were once again used in Syria and caused civilian casualties. That is of great concern to China. China's position on chemical-weapons has been consistent and clear. We are firmly opposed to the use of chemical weapons by any State, organization or individual under any circumstances. Any use of chemical weapons, whenever and wherever, must not be tolerated.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

17. “At a time when the international community faces a plethora of challenges, all parties should abandon the Cold War mentality and group confrontation, work together to safeguard world peace, stability and tranquillity and jointly devote all efforts to building a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, equality, justice and win-win cooperation.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

18. “China believes that such issues should be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention and within the framework of the OPCW. China believes that it is urgent to discover the truth as soon as possible, carry out a comprehensive, impartial and objective investigation and draw conclusions based on hard evidence that will pass the litmus test of facts and history. China urges the countries concerned to carry out consultations, cooperate, avoid politicization and measures that might further exacerbate tensions and properly address the issue through dialogue, while adhering to the principles of equality and mutual respect.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

19. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Since last month, China has very closely followed the Skripal affair in Salisbury. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry has repeatedly stated our position on the issue. China has also stated its principled positions at the Security Council and at the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). China notes that, at the just-held fifty-seventh meeting of the OPCW Executive Council the parties could not reach consensus on a joint investigation concerning this case. We also note that the parties concerned have so far failed to reach an outcome that is acceptable to all. China firmly opposes the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization or person in any circumstance. Any party or actor using chemical weapons must be brought to justice.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

20. “A political settlement is the only solution to the Syrian issue. The international community should increase its support for United Nations mediation efforts and the work of Special Envoy De Mistura in order to begin the next round of Geneva peace talks as soon as possible and to move forward constructively. China welcomes the summit meeting held by Russia, Turkey and Iran, which China hopes will contribute to advancing the process leading to peace talks in Geneva.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

21. “All parties concerned should continue to insist that the Security Council and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) be the main channels for dealing with the Syrian chemical-weapon issue in an effort to seek proper solutions through consultations. China welcomes the positive progress made in the OPCW's efforts to destroy the remaining two chemical-weapon facilities in Syria and hopes that the parties concerned will cooperate closely and complete related work as soon as possible. At the same time, China hopes that the Syrian Government will duly continue to maintain its cooperation with the OPCW in order to resolve all relevant issues regard to its initial declaration on its chemical-weapons programme. The Syrian conflict has entered its eighth year and led to profound suffering for the Syrian people.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

22. “China is deeply concerned about the recent incidents involving the suspected use of toxic chemicals as weapons. The establishment of a new investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria aimed at determining the truth, in a bid to prevent the recurrence of the use of chemical weapons on Syrian territory, is of vital importance; this is also the consensus of all parties in the Security Council. We appreciate Russia's active efforts to promote the establishment of a new investigative mechanism and hope that the members of the Council will be united and continue their constructive consultations on this issue.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

23. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Peru for having convened this open meeting and Deputy High Representative Thomas Markram for his briefing. Since the chemical-weapons attack incident in Syria, China has been deeply concerned, as we strongly condemn any attack against civilians. China's position on the issue of chemical weapons has been consistent: we firmly oppose the use by any country, organization or individual of chemical weapons, under any circumstances. China supports the carrying out of a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation into the use of chemical weapons on Syrian territory so as to achieve a result that can pass the litmus test of history and truth, bringing the perpetrators and the parties responsible for the use of chemical weapons to justice.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

24. “We call on the international community to respond positively to the new United Nations cholera response initiative and to help Haiti wipe out the epidemic once and for all. China stands ready to do its part, together with other members of the Council, to help Haiti achieve lasting peace, stability and sustainable development.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

25. “We commend the efforts of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and Special Representative Susan Page to ensure the new Mission's smooth deployment and functioning. We hope to see the Secretariat and MINUJUSTH improving their communication with the Haitian Government, helping it to build a stronger HNP and supporting it in assuming responsibility for maintaining national security and stability in earnest. Much has been achieved in the United Nations support for Haiti's response to the cholera epidemic. China has contributed to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

26. “China looks forward to seeing Haiti's various internal stakeholders maintaining the positive development momentum by intensifying their efforts to develop the economy, improve people's livelihoods, comprehensively implement the HNP's strategic development plan and create conditions conducive to improving the country's situation once and for all. We are keen to see the international community, including the other countries in the region, continue to help improve the situation in Haiti, provide more development and humanitarian assistance and support Haiti in cementing peace and stability and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

27. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Iwould like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate, and I also thank Under-Secretary-General J ean- Pierre Lacroix for his briefing. China would like to congratulate Peru on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for April. Your delegation can count on our support in its work. We are also grateful to the Netherlands for the enormous amount of work it did during its presidency in March. At the moment, Haiti is largely stable. Its security situation is steadily improving, and the Haitian National Police (HNP) is gradually assuming the responsibility for keeping the country safe, secure, and stable.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

28. “Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity must be respected, and all Syrian parties must be encouraged to reach a political solution to the Syrian issue, based on the principle of the Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peace process, and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), with a view to fundamentally easing the humanitarian situation in Syria and continuing to advance the counter-terrorism agenda, as mandated by the Council's resolutions. The Council should remain united on the Syrian issue and speak with one voice. China stands ready to work with the international community and to contribute actively and constructively to a political settlement of the Syrian issue.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source

29. “We hope that the upcoming meeting of the Heads of State of the three countries and the next round of the Astana dialogue will contribute positively to restoring the ceasefire momentum in Syria and supporting the Geneva talks. The international community should continue to support the role of the United Nations as the main mediator, andback Special Envoy de Mistura's diplomatic efforts to relaunch the Syrian political process.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source

30. “United Nations humanitarian convoys have now gained access to eastern Ghouta in order to deliver aid supplies to the people there. China welcomes Russia's establishment of temporary truces in eastern Ghouta, opening up a humanitarian corridor for Syrian civilians. As a result of the efforts of the parties concerned, some ceasefire agreements have been reached and a large number of civilians evacuated through the corridor. In the circumstances, it is important to continue to promote the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) so as to alleviate the humanitarian situation in areas such as eastern Ghouta. China welcomes the meeting between Foreign Ministers held by Russia, Turkey and Iran in Astana, and commends Kazakhstan for hosting the meeting.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source

31. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his briefing. China commends the active efforts of the relevant United Nations agencies to alleviate the humanitarian situation in some areas of Syria. The conflict in Syria is in its eighth year and has caused terrible suffering for the people of Syria. The humanitarian situation in parts of the country has recently deteriorated. China calls on all parties in Syria to put its country's future and destiny, as well as its people's safety, security and well-being first, cease hostilities and violence without delay, resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation and ease the humanitarian situation in Syria as soon as possible.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source

32. “China stands ready to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source

33. “Against that backdrop, China voted in favour of the Council's adoption today of resolution 2409 (2018), which extends MONUSCO's mandate. China has always maintained that in providing assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the international community should ensure that its Government takes the lead in resolving its own issues and that its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity is fully respected, helping it to strengthen its own security so that it can achieve peace and stability on its own. China has always supported a peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has taken an active part in peacekeeping operations there. We have also provided humanitarian assistance, such as medicine and food, and we have actively participated in its reconstruction and economic and social development.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source

34. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (Spoke in Chinese): In recent years, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been actively advancing the peace process and enhancing capacity-building in the area of security and governance, and China commends those efforts. Meanwhile, the country is still facing multiple challenges on the political, security and humanitarian fronts and needs the ongoing support and assistance of the international community. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability there, and the international community should continue to support it in implementing its mandate.”

    2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source

35. “The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for PalestineRefugeesintheNearEast(UNRWA) hasplayed an indispensable role in alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories. China welcomes the success of the UNRWA Extraordinary Ministerial Conference on financing, which was recently held in Rome. We call on all parties to scale up their support for UNRWA and countries hosting Palestinian refugees so as to steadily improve the humanitarian conditions in which the refugees are living. The meeting rose at 11 a.m.”

    2018-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8214 (2018) · source

36. “China remains open to any initiative or effort aimed at achieving a political settlement of the Palestinian question, easing the tensions between Palestine and Israel, and facilitating the achievement of the two-State solution. The question of Jerusalem is complex and delicate and must be addressed as a fundamental issue within the broader Palestinian question. All parties should respect its multifaceted history, uphold fairness and justice, implement international consensus, strive for peaceful coexistence and act in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions so as to reach a solution that accommodates all the interests of all parties through final-status negotiations. Palestine and Israel should respect each other's right to existence and avoid any action that may aggravate the current situation.”

    2018-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8214 (2018) · source

37. “We support the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian State on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. China will continue to actively promote the four-point proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping to promote the resolution of the question of Palestine, calling for the advancement of the political process on the basis of the two-State solution; adherence to the philosophy of shared, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security; greater coordination of international efforts to maximize synergy for peace; and a holistic approach to achieving peace through development. China will continue to play a constructive role in the Middle East peace process.”

    2018-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8214 (2018) · source

38. “We believe that the two-State solution is the right way to resolve the question of Palestine. The international community should uphold the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative, and on that basis redouble its efforts to relaunch the negotiations, faithfully implement resolution 2334 (2016), put an end to settlement activities in the occupied territories and prevent violence against civilians. All parties should remain calm, exercise restraint and meet each other halfway. That will help foster the conditions necessary for the resumption of dialogue. Parties with major influence in the Middle East should also play a constructive role in that regard. China remains committed to supporting and facilitating the Middle East peace process.”

    2018-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8214 (2018) · source

39. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. I welcome the new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, Ambassador Pierce, to the Security Council. The question of Palestine is at the core of the Middle East issue and fundamental to peace in that region. Only when the Palestinian question is fully resolved will the crisis in the Middle East be eased for good. The situation in Palestine and Israel is tense at present. Settlement construction continues. Violence is increasing incrementally. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is dire. China is worried about all of these things. We call on the Security Council and the international community to remain united in an effort to advance the political settlement of the question of Palestine.”

    2018-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8214 (2018) · source

40. “China stands ready to continue to work with the international community to promote the building of a community of shared future for humankind and make our contributions for achieving lasting peace and common prosperity in the world.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

41. “China remains committed to the resolution of disputes to dialogue and consultation and plays a positive and constructive role in seeking political settlements for international and regional hotspot issues. In the meantime, China is actively helping other developing countries in poverty eradication and the elimination of hunger. In 2017, China actively fulfilled its international obligations by providing non-stop multiple batches of emergency food assistance to 38 countries in Africa and Asia and to four international organizations through mulitilateral and bilateral channels. We have also carried out 158 projects of various kinds under the World Food Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization and other international organizations, effectively alleviating disaster situations in relevant countries and regions.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

42. “Thirdly, all United Nations organs should perform their respective functions and observe the division of labour while strengthening cooperation. The Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security issues, should focus its efforts on helping relevant countries and regions to respond to peace and security issues, while the World Food Programme and the United Nations humanitarian agencies should respond to the needs of Member States in a timely manner and actively carry out food aid and other humanitarian relief activities. The strengths of and the roles played by regional and subregional organizations should be fully tapped to foster synergy in the international community to resolve the problem of famine.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

43. “Secondly, efforts should be stepped up for the resolution of regional hotspot issues to help the regions in conflict realize peace and stability at an early date and embark on the road to sustainable development. The Security Council and the international community should have a greater sense of urgency in finding political solutions to relevant hotspot issues, act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, assist countries in conflict in advancing the peace process and national reconciliation and in resolving their disputes through such peaceful means as dialogue and consultation, with a view to building together a world of lasting peace and universal security for all to share and to create a good environment for common development.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

44. “First, it is necessary to promote inclusive and balanced development that benefits all. Development is a top priority and the fundamental policy objective if various global issues are to be resolved. The United Nations system must play a coordinating role to promote the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, give priority to the elimination of poverty and hunger and continue to increase input into the development of developing countries. The principles of extensive consultation, joint contributions and shared benefits should be adopted in global governance to guide the globalization of the economy towards healthy development, properly respond to climate change issues and actively help developing countries to enhance their capacity for independent development with a View to achieving development.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

45. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes you to New York, Madam President, to preside over today's open meeting. I thank Under- Secretary-General Lowcock and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. Beasley, for their briefings. For some time now, some African and West Asian countries and regions have seen droughts and the effects of climate change, among other challenges, and have suffered from severe famine. Helping the countries concerned to cope with famine and settle the issue will help eliminate the root causes of war and conflict. The United Nations, the World Food Programme and other relevant agencies have made great efforts to alleviate disasters, which China greatly appreciates. The international community should continue to provide help to the countries and regions concerned.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

46. “Alongside the international community, China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in the achievement of peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

47. “Having said that, more attention should be paid to helping the country to address economic and social issues by scaling up input in agriculture, education and infrastructure, among other areas, so as to effectively improve the local economic and social development conditions and provide guarantees for the rule of law and lasting peace and stability in the country. China has all along been steadfast in supporting the peace process in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. We have been actively engaged in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country and have provided the country with humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies and food. We have also assumed an active part in its economic and social development.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

48. “Secondly, the international community must steadily advance the domestic political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It should continue to engage all parties in the country, pushing for the peaceful settlement of differences through political consultation, dialogue and mediation. The African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and other regional and subregional organizations play a major role in mediating the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and merit necessary and continued support from the international community. Thirdly, the international community should continue to provide the country with humanitarian assistance, helping it to overcome urgent challenges, including food insecurity and internally displaced persons issues.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

49. “First, it must ensure that the ownership of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in addressing its domestic problems fully respects the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The Government shoulders the primary responsibility for protecting civilians. The international community should support the Government in beefing up its security capacity. The Security Council is now reviewing the mandate renewal for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). China supports MONUSCO in continuing to discharge its mandate, but also hopes that it will step up its communication and coordination with the Government and see its relevant mandate reinforced.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

50. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his briefing. We have listened to the remarks made by Ms. Bandu Bahati and Mr. Nshole. Located in the heart of the African continent, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an important African country. Peace and stability there affect the overall peace ofthe African continent. Over the past few years, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained complex and grave, characterized in particular by security and humanitarian challenges resulting from ongoing conflicts in some parts of the country, including in the east. In our View, the international community should focus its support and assistance on the following three aspects.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source