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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): In his New Year’s message, Secretary-General Guterres stated that in 2023 we need peace now more than ever. Helping Ukraine and the European region restore peace and stability is an unshirkable responsibility of the international community, and of the Security Council in particular. It is also a goal that we should redouble our efforts to achieve in the new year. I wish to make the following four observations. First, conditions for dialogue and negotiations must be created. The current situation in Ukraine is the result of the long-term accumulation and continuous evolution of deep-seated security imbalances in Europe.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“We will take the lead in implementing the rule of law at the international level, upholding international justice and fairness and advocating humankind’s shared values. We will work unremittingly to advance global governance in a more just and reasonable direction in order to build a shared future for all countries while maintaining common security and promoting common development.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“We hope that this meeting provides a pivotal opportunity for all countries to unequivocally affirm that there is only one system in the world, which is the international system with the United Nations at its core. There is only one order, which is the international order based on international law, and there is only one set of rules, made up of the basic norms governing international relations that are anchored in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. As a permanent member of the Security Council and the world’s largest developing country, China will continue to stand by and behind true multilateralism in order to safeguard the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“We therefore have reason to suspect that the true intention of that handful of countries touting a rules- based international order is to create an alternative to the existing system of international law in order to impose their own standards and will on others, putting their own narrow interests at the centre of the universe and opening a back door to double standards and exceptionalism. The statement by the representative of the United States earlier today further convinces us that our suspicion is fully justified. If we let that dangerous trend continue unchecked, our world will regress into an age where the law of the jungle and power politics rule the day. All peace-loving peoples of the world should and must be very wary of that.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“If the rules referred to in that formulation are the universally recognized norms of international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, then why not be upfront about it and call a spade a spade? If there are other rules that universally recognize international law and can serve as the basis of the international order, may I ask what those rules are? Can they be listed, one by one? Why do those countries chant the rules-based mantra at every opportunity yet equivocate on the specifics of those rules?”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“There is a new phrase that we often hear these days, “the rules-based international order”. It is an ambiguous formulation that is not found in the Charter of the United Nations, in any of the leaders’ declarations adopted by the United Nations or in any Security Council or General Assembly resolutions. We have been meaning to ask what kind of rules the so-called rules-based international order is based on. Who creates those rules, and how are those rules related to the international order? We have yet to hear a definitive, unambiguous answer to those questions. What we have seen instead, in reality, is how the so-called rules-based approach pursued by some countries has plunged the world into immense trouble and chaos.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Some countries have indiscriminately imposed unilateral sanctions that go beyond the pale of international law, hindering the economic and social development of other countries and creating grave humanitarian disasters. In violation of the principles of fair competition and market economy and multilateral trade rules, some countries — the United States in particular — hamstring other countries’ high- tech enterprises on all sorts of trumped-up charges and artificially destabilize the global industrial and supply chains. Their behaviour not only undermines other countries’ legitimate right to development, as well as the common interests of the international community, it also runs completely counter to the spirit of the rule of law at the international level.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“International affairs should be addressed jointly, through consultation, and the future of the world should be decided by all countries, which ought to participate equally in international law-making. And international rules should reflect the concerns of all countries in a balanced manner. Every effort should be made to seek consensus in international law-making and rule-making under the United Nations framework. That is consistent with the spirit of democratic law-making and is the essence of multilateralism. To strengthen the rule of law at the international level, we must resolutely reject unilateral sanctions. No country can place its domestic law above international law. Unilateral sanctions have no basis in international law. Whatever banner they fly under, it cannot conceal the illegality of such sanctions.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“The principle of national consent is a fundamental principle of international law, which should be followed when resorting to international judicial organs to settle disputes. The International Court of Justice, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, should play an active role in the peaceful settlement of international disputes, as mandated. To strengthen the rule of law at the international level, we should ensure that all countries are engaged in creating international law. All countries — regardless of their size, power or wealth — are equal members of the international community. International rule-making is not the prerogative or privilege of a few countries and is by no means a case of obeying the strongest.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Strengthening the rule of law at the international level means encouraging dialogue and consultation in order to settle all disputes. Closer interaction between States will inevitably lead to occasional hiccups and friction. The important thing is to find appropriate ways to handle those differences properly. Direct dialogue and consultation between the parties is customary in dealing with international disputes. That is in line with the spirit of international law and has proved to be the most effective and feasible means of dispute settlement. Instead of resorting to third-party mechanisms, we encourage the countries concerned to do more with negotiation, good offices and mediation and to resolve their disputes through dialogue and consultation.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“The Charter of the United Nations establishes the basic norms governing modern international relations. Its purposes and principles form the cornerstone of modern international law. Regrettably, however, the purposes and principles of the Charter have not been fully implemented. A scant few countries have willfully backed out of international treaties and agreements, applied international law selectively and pursued double standards and a utilitarian approach of applying it when it suits their interests and discarding it when it does not. Such acts trample upon the authority of international law, chip away at the foundation of the rule of law at the international level and undermine the harmony and stability of international relations. That approach must be abandoned.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Japanese presidency for the initiative to hold today’s meeting. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres, Judge Joan E. Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice, and Professor Akande for their briefings. Our world is in the grips of interlocking changes and turbulence. While old issues and tensions remain, new challenges are rapidly emerging, with a mounting governance deficit, making it all the more relevant to bolster the rule of law at the international level. Doing so is a shared responsibility for all countries. I would like to share our views and observations in that regard. In order to strengthen the rule of law at the international level, the first order of business is to uphold the authority of international law.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, unilateral sanctions impede humanitarian access in Syria, restrict its access to humanitarian resources and run counter to the efforts by the Council and the international community to improve humanitarian access in, and increase humanitarian resources for, Syria. The recent report of Secretary- General (S/2022/933) also points out that unilateral sanctions inhibit humanitarian agencies from procuring supplies and dispersing funds. China once again urges the relevant countries to immediately and fully lift the unilateral sanctions on Syria.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“Secondly, vigorous efforts must be made for quality and efficiency gains in early-recovery projects. At present, the overall funding for early-recovery projects needs to be improved. Early-recovery projects in different sectors are seeing mixed progress, and there are major differences in project implementation among different regions. China urges all donors to put the well-being of all Syrians first and promptly and properly resolve those problems. The removal of explosive remnants of war is important for restoring the normal work and life of the Syrian people and should be included in the scope of early recovery as early as possible.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“Cross-border assistance is a temporary arrangement made under special circumstances, and the transition to cross-line assistance must eventually be made in an orderly manner so that the latter becomes the main channel for humanitarian assistance to Syria. To that end, the frequency and size of convoys of cross-line assistance to north-west Syria must be significantly increased, and cross-line assistance to the Rukban refugee camp should resume as early as possible. All the parties should ensure adequate supplies and funding for cross-line assistance, step up coordination with all the relevant parties, in particular the parties in de facto control of north-west Syria, in order to effectively improve the access environment for cross- line assistance.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China voted in favour of resolution 2672 (2023) to extend the cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism to Syria. We commend Brazil and Switzerland for their efforts as co-penholders, as well as Norway and Ireland their previous efforts to that end. At the same time, we hope that the Security Council and the relevant United Nations agencies take this extension as an opportunity to comprehensively sum up the experience and shortcomings in the implementation of the resolution over the past six months so as to ensure its full and effective implementation in the future and make greater contributions to continuously improving the humanitarian situation of all Syrians. First, the sovereignty of Syria and the ownership of the Government of Syria must be fully respected.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“We will continue to work with the international community to practice true multilateralism and contribute constructively to a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue and reaching a lasting peace and common security in the Middle East.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“The international community should increase its sense of urgency, push Palestine and Israel towards resuming peace talks, on the basis of the two-State solution, resolve the issue of Jerusalem and other final-status issues and realize peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel, as soon as possible. Countries with significant influence in that regard should assume their responsibility and effectively play a constructive role. I would like to reiterate that China supports the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“The parties concerned should faithfully maintain the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem and respect Jordan’s custodianship of the holy sites in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. We have noted the commitment expressed by Israel’s leaders to maintain the status quo of the holy sites. We hope that the relevant commitments can be translated into constructive policies and actions. Underlying the repeated cycles of tensions between Palestine and Israel is the repeatedly delayed implementation of the two-State solution. Facts have once again demonstrated that piecemeal measures to control the crisis can hardly play an effective role, much less replace a comprehensive and just solution.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“The recent acts by Israeli officials have resulted in the fragile and grave situation on the ground. China calls for the restoration and maintenance of peace and calm at the religious sites and calls on the parties concerned to exercise calm and restraint to prevent any further escalation of tensions. Israel in particular should stop all forms of incitement and provocation and should refrain from any unilateral action that may lead to the deterioration of the situation. China stands for upholding the international rule of law and abiding by the international consensus on the question of Jerusalem. The relevant Security Council resolutions unequivocally condemn all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. At the Security Council’s regular open meeting on this item two weeks ago (see S/PV.9224), I said that I hoped that the new year would bring new hope to the Palestinian people. However, what we are currently witnessing is obviously not the right way to start the new year. A few days ago, Israeli Government officials entered the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which aggravated tensions on the ground. China is deeply worried about that. In recent years, unilateral actions at the holy sites in East Jerusalem have repeatedly exacerbated problems and incited confrontations, triggering numerous bloody conflicts, which truly reflects the sensitivity of the character and status of religious sites.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“We sincerely hope that Myanmar will enjoy political and social stability, with its people living in peace and prosperity and the country achieving development and revitalization. Since the change in the political situation in Myanmar, China has always maintained an objective and impartial attitude, worked hard to promote peace talks and did our best to help Myanmar respond to the pandemic and improve people’s livelihoods. China fully supports ASEAN in adhering to the ASEAN way and constructively implementing the five-point consensus with Myanmar and maintaining the overall unity and leadership position of ASEAN. China expects the Council to stick to the right direction of a political settlement and do more to safeguard the fundamental interests of the people of Myanmar and the prosperity and stability of the region.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“China has always participated in the relevant discussions and consensus of the Council in a responsible manner. At the same time, we have always believed that the standard to measure the Council’s work is not the number of meetings convened or the documents produced, but the effectiveness of problem-solving. Blindly using the Council to exert pressure, or even threaten sanctions, will only intensify confrontation and antagonism, complicate the situation and prolong the crisis. The Council has learned hard lessons in dealing with hotspot issues, such as Libya. China and Myanmar are connected by mountains and rivers, and our policy of friendship towards Myanmar is for all its people.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Secondly, Myanmar is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) family, and ASEAN has a unique advantage in dealing with Myanmar-related issues. For a period of time, ASEAN countries have provided constructive assistance to Myanmar, from political mediation to humanitarian assistance, demonstrating the collective wisdom and political commitment of a mature regional organization. The international community should continue to listen to ASEAN’s views, respect the ASEAN way, support ASEAN’s unity and leadership, create the necessary conditions and allow time and space for ASEAN to build consensus and play its role. Thirdly, the Security Council must always act with caution. Since last year, the Council has repeatedly considered the situation in Myanmar and has unanimously issued nearly 10 outcome documents.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“To get out of the current crisis, all parties and factions in Myanmar need to act in the fundamental interests of the country and its people and pursue dialogue and consultation under the constitutional and legal framework to achieve political reconciliation. The large-scale release of prisoners by the authorities in November should be recognized and encouraged. The international community should adhere to the right direction of promoting peace talks and on the premise of respecting Myanmar’s sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity, while playing a constructive role in facilitating rational dialogue and bridging differences among all parties in Myanmar.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China still has concerns about the resolution that was just put to the vote (resolution 2669 (2022)). In terms of the format, we believe that it would be more appropriate for the Council to adopt a presidential statement under the current circumstances. In terms of the content, although it was amended, the tone still lacks balance. Therefore, China had to abstain in the voting. I would like to explain China’s position, as follows. First, there is no quick fix to the Myanmar issue, let alone any external solution. Whether or not it can be properly resolved in the end depends fundamentally, and only, on Myanmar itself. Neither democratic transition nor national reconciliation can be achieved overnight, and both require time, patience and pragmatism.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“We have expanded our economic and trade cooperation with Afghanistan, opened up an air corridor for Afghan pine nuts exports to China and granted zero-tariff imports for 98 per cent of the products from Afghanistan, providing ongoing care and assistance to the Afghans through concrete actions. China supports the important role played by the United Nations in assisting Afghans in their peace and rebuilding efforts. China would like to work with the international community and contribute further to peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“84) In the current situation, the Security Council should seriously reflect on the Taliban sanctions mechanism and prevent it from having a negative impact on Afghanistan’s socioeconomic development. Travel exemptions are a necessary tool for engagement. They should not become a bargaining chip in negotiations. Regrettably, the Council did not reach consensus in September on extending those exemptions. The facts show that terminating the exemptions has only created more obstacles to dialogue and engagement. It was not a wise decision. For a long time, Afghanistan’s neighbours and surrounding countries have made tremendous efforts in support of the Afghan peace process. In the past year, China has provided Afghanistan with ¥300 million in emergency aid and actively worked to deliver ¥1 billion in bilateral assistance.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“We expect and encourage UNAMA to make more efforts and explore further efforts in that regard, so as to create better conditions for the development of Afghanistan. Fourthly, we should maintain dialogue and engagement and provide patient guidance. Only through engaging with the Afghan interim administration in a pragmatic manner can we enhance understanding and mutual trust, exert positive influence and better promote the peaceful development of Afghanistan. As the Secretary-General said in his report, “all sides must set aside mutual blame and hardened positions, and engage, with respect, patience and realism, on an agenda that places Afghans’ future at its centre.” (S/2022/916, para.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The rights and interests of Afghan women and girls in education and employment should be guaranteed. We expect the Taliban authorities to make greater efforts in responding to the concerns of the international community, which inevitably includes ensuring Afghanistan’s overall stability, gradual development and progress. In the past year, the Afghan interim administration has worked actively to stabilize the economy, steadily increase its tax revenue and engage in economic and trade cooperation and efforts to connect with countries in the region. The progress made in those areas should be encouraged. The international community should help Afghanistan restore its domestic market, completely eliminate the root causes of its instability and embark on the path to lasting peace and development.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The substantial drop in donor aid from developed countries, resulting in a shortage of humanitarian resources, has been an important factor contributing to Afghanistan’s current predicament. Meanwhile, the obstacles to humanitarian assistance resulting from unilateral sanctions remain glaring despite the adoption of resolution 2615 (2021). We regret to see that the Afghan frozen overseas assets have not been returned to the hands of Afghans. Instead, they were moved from one account over which they have no control to another account over which they have no control, and excuses are being made for the delay of their return. Thirdly, integrated measures should be taken to support the sound development of Afghanistan. The intertwined problems facing Afghanistan should be tackled at their roots.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/916) acknowledges that 28.3 million Afghans will be in need of humanitarian assistance next year, which is an increase of 4 million from the previous year. Resolution 2615 (2021), adopted in December 2021, makes it clear that humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan is not in violation of Security Council sanctions and therefore should dispel the concerns and doubts of humanitarian agencies. The resolution, however, is not a panacea. It cannot and does not fundamentally address the challenges related to the provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. The international assistance received by Afghanistan for 2022 to date is far lower than that before August 2021.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The foreign troops left large quantities of weapons behind after their withdrawal. Considering the current threat of terrorism, a high level of vigilance should be maintained to ensure those weapons do not proliferate. We welcome the positive measures taken by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to strengthen their control over weapons and ammunition. We hope that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will step up its communication and cooperation with Afghanistan and promote support for Afghan capacity-building. Secondly, we should scale up resources to help Afghans deal with difficulties related to their ability to earn a living.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The series of recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan led to heavy casualties and signalled an increasingly severe threat of terrorism. As a neighbour of Afghanistan, China is deeply concerned about that. The international community should maintain its unity and cooperation, abandon double standards and politicization and help Afghanistan effectively fight terrorism and organized crime, while working to prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a hub of terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement. We urge the Afghan Taliban to steer clear of all terrorist forces and take resolute and vigorous measures to ensure the safety of Afghans and foreign diplomats and nationals in Afghanistan.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Otunbayeva, Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and you, Madam President, in your capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for our briefings. I also listened closely to Ms. Seraj’s statement. Afghanistan is currently at a critical stage of nation-building. Much remains to be done to realize peace and development. The Afghan people should not be forgotten. The international community should make greater efforts to provide additional support and assistance. In the light of the current situation, I would like to make four points. First, we must resolutely combat terrorism and prevent the return of terrorist forces.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“We are pleased to see that at this critical juncture, when the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fighting armed groups and trying to maintain national security, the Security Council has responded positively to the country’s demands and adopted the resolution. It is immediately relevant to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ability to build the capacity of its security forces and maintain regional peace and stability. We expect the Council to remain united on sanctions- related issues and, based on the latest developments, to adjust and remove in a timely manner arms embargo measures against African countries, including the Sudan, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, so as to create the conditions their Governments need to enhance their security capabilities.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“MONUSCO’s core tasks consist of supporting the peace process, protecting civilians and maintaining security and stability. Tasks such as human rights and sanctions monitoring are major distractions, dilute MONUSCO’s resources and duplicate the work of other United Nations monitoring mechanisms. China hopes that in future the Security Council will streamline and adjust the relevant mandates based on how the situation in the country evolves. Resolution 2667 (2022), which the Council just adopted and which China welcomes, lifts the notification requirement on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with regard to arms shipments. In recent years, China, together with African countries, has called for various sanctions measures on African countries to be lifted or modified.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“At the same time, I would like to emphasize that there is still room for improvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa. The mandates of United Nations missions in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, South Sudan and the Central African Republic are too broad and all-encompassing, which means that their resources are spread too thin to ensure their ability to deliver on their core mandates. Some mandates have caused discontent among the populations of the countries concerned and have affected the safety of peacekeepers. China supports conducting comprehensive reviews of the mandates of peacekeeping operations in Africa and returning tasks that are beyond their scope and capacity to the Governments and United Nations country teams in the countries concerned.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Over the years, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has been actively fulfilling its mandate and has made important contributions to the maintenance of regional peace and stability, which China very much appreciates. The current security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo remains dire, with armed groups occupying vast areas and posing serious threats to people’s lives and property. In the circumstances, the renewal of MONUSCO’S mandate should foster regional peace and stability and is consistent with the expectations of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is why China voted in favour of resolution 2666 (2022).”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“We must point out that every day of inaction by the international community is a disservice to peace, a betrayal of justice and a failure to the next generation. We call on all parties to use their conscience in order to uphold justice and take action to fulfil their commitments. We hope that the United Nations and the Security Council will take substantive steps to advance the two-State solution and support the Palestinian people in restoring and exercising their inalienable rights, so that Palestine and Israel can coexist in peace, the two peoples — Arabs and Jews — can live in harmony and lasting peace can be achieved in the Middle East. The new year is upon us. We hope the new year will bring new hope to the Palestinian people.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“We will continue to provide them with humanitarian assistance, support the implementation of livelihood projects on the ground and increase our contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The Palestinian-Israeli question has been on the United Nations agenda for more than seven decades. During that time, generations of Palestinians have seen their hair go grey, their childhoods lost in tears and their hopes dashed in waiting. In today’s meeting, we have once again heard the overwhelming majority of countries support the strong voice of the Palestinian people in favour of independent statehood. I must therefore ask the following question: what is stopping the Palestinian people from achieving that legitimate right?”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The 55-year- long occupation and frequent conflict and turmoil have severely constrained Palestinian economic and social development and continue to worsen the plight of the Palestinian people. We call on Israel to ease unreasonable restrictions on the movement of people and goods and the use of land in the occupied territories, create conditions for development in Palestinian communities in the West Bank and lift the blockade of Gaza as soon as possible. The international community should provide assistance to Palestine through multiple channels in order to help to ease its financial crisis and guarantee public services. China has always cared about the Palestinian people.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The Riyadh declaration of the China-Arab States summit stresses that settlement activity in the occupied territories is illegal and that the unilateral practices to change the status quo in Jerusalem are null and void. We urge Israel to comply with its obligations under the resolutions of the Security Council, to cease all settlement activity, including the demolition of Palestinian homes and the threat of eviction for the population of Masafer Yatta and other areas, to stop making unilateral changes to the status quo in the occupied territories and to return the right track of the two-State solution. China supports the improvement of the Palestinian economy and people’s livelihoods.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The international community should pay equal attention to the legitimate security concerns of both sides, encourage cooperation between them, achieve common security through political dialogue and peace talks, put an end to violence begetting violence and break the vicious cycle. China urges compliance with the international rule of law. Six years have passed since the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), which has yet to be effectively implemented. Israel’s settlement activity continues to expand, encroaching on Palestinian land and resources, squeezing the living space of the Palestinian people, violating the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and making a contiguous, independent and sovereign Palestinian State even more elusive.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“This year has been the deadliest since 2005 for Palestinians in the West Bank, with more than half of the deaths there occurring during Israeli military or search-and-arrest operations. Attacks on Israeli civilians have also hit a record high since 2015. China condemns all indiscriminate attacks against civilians and serious violations against children, opposes the excessive use of force by security forces and calls for investigations into the violence in question in order to ensure accountability. The occupying Power should also effectively fulfil its obligations under international law to ensure the security of the population in the occupied territories. Palestine and Israel are inseparable neighbours with indivisible security.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The international community should stay committed and work together to translate the concept of a two-State solution from consensus into action and from vision into reality. China advocates strengthening the authority of the Palestinian National Authority, supports greater unity among Palestinian factions and welcomes the important progress made by various Arab countries in promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation. We advocate placing the Palestinian question high on the international agenda, supporting a resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel as soon as possible on the basis of a two-State solution, and calling for the convening of a larger-scale, more authoritative and more influential international peace conference. China encourages Palestine and Israel to pursue common security.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“A short while ago, while attending the China-Arab summit and meeting with Arab leaders, President Xi reiterated China’s unwavering support to the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national right to an independent Palestinian State and Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations, as well as China’s willingness to continue its unremitting efforts to promote a speedy, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question. China supports the full implementation of a two- State solution. The historical injustices suffered by the Palestinian people cannot be prolonged indefinitely, their legitimate national rights cannot be traded away and their demand for independent statehood cannot be vetoed.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. China has always attached great importance to the question of Palestine, which is critical to peace and stability in the Middle East, as well as international fairness and justice. President Xi Jinping has put forward initiatives to resolve the Palestinian question on many occasions, and he has sent a congratulatory message to the United Nations commemorative meeting on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every year for the past 10 years.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Security Initiative and the Global Development Initiative, advocating a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept in service of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is of major practical significance for deepening international counter-terrorism cooperation, eliminating the root causes of terrorism and maintaining common security and development. China stands ready to work with all parties to implement these two major initiatives and make new contributions to international counter-terrorism endeavours.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“At present, the global development cause has been suffering setbacks. Developing countries urgently need more international support. The international community should place the development agenda front and centre, increase development assistance and help countries concerned root out terrorism through development. China has always attached great importance to and been actively engaged in international counter- terrorism cooperation. In recent years, through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund, we have supported the projects of UNOCT and other agencies, and by conducting trainings, providing equipment and holding cross-border counter-terrorism seminars, we have helped countries in Africa and Central Asia prevent and combat terrorism.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source