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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 311
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“Under international law, it is the legitimate right of a sovereign State to deploy defence facilities on its own territory. The United States has repeatedly accused China of militarization in the South China Sea. However, it is the United States that has hundreds of military bases across the world and has deployed hundreds of thousands of troops outside its own territory. The United States asks other countries to comply with international law but it has not even acceded to UNCLOS. Moreover, it has withdrawn from international agreements and mechanisms one after the other. The United States talks here about peace and stability in the South China Sea, but it has stirred up all kinds of disputes in many parts of the world, becoming a source of turbulence in the world. How can such a country be in a position to accuse others anywhere?”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“China firmly opposes the attempts of any country to infringe upon its sovereignty and security interests in the name of freedom of navigation. In fact, there has never been any issue with freedom of navigation or overflight in the South China Sea. What is really worrying is the fact that some countries, such as the United States, under the pretext of freedom of navigation, sent military ships and aeroplanes to the South China Sea to demonstrate their strength. That is an act of provocation and threat to coastal States. That represents the greatest risk to security in the South China Sea and should be resolutely condemned by all States. As a firm defender of regional peace and security, China has always pursued a defence policy that is defensive in nature.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Specific disputes are being resolved by the countries directly concerned through negotiation and consultation. On the other hand, China and ASEAN members are jointly committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. Facts have shown that this dual-track approach is the proper way to resolve the South China Sea issue. Regrettably, this process has suffered from the constant disruption and sabotage of some countries external to the region, such as the United States. China has always respected and supported the navigational and overflight freedom enjoyed by the States in the South China Sea under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Even as they enjoy those freedoms, States should fully respect the sovereignty and security interests of coastal States.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“China supports Myanmar and Bangladesh in their continued efforts to properly resolve the relevant issues through negotiation. The international community should play a constructive role in that regard. China also supports the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar in her ongoing efforts. In their statements today, some representatives made reference to the South China Sea issue. The United States representative made unfounded accusations against China, which my country firmly rejects. It should be noted that the United Nations is not the right forum for the discussion of the South China Sea issue, nor should that issue be addressed in the Security Council. At present, the situation in the South China Sea is largely stable and improving.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“The international community should cherish the hard-won momentum, help promote bilateral dialogue and consultation between Myanmar and Bangladesh, encourage them to expedite the repatriation of the people who have fled from chaos and work to create a sound external environment. The Council should play an active and constructive role in those efforts by providing the necessary support and assistance to the countries concerned. Excessive pressure would only be counterproductive. China takes note of the International Court of Justice’s interim decision on Myanmar and the Government of Myanmar’s response, as well as the report recently submitted by the Independent Commission of Enquiry. The Rakhine issue has very complex historical, ethnic and religious components.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“So far, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh have had three informal meetings with their foreign ministers, all of which registered progress and produced important consensus. ASEAN has played an important role in facilitating Myanmar-Bangladesh dialogue, building mutual trust and improving the humanitarian situation for the people in Rakhine state. China commends ASEAN and supports its continued efforts along those lines. Lately — thanks to the joint efforts of the countries concerned, the countries of the region, China and ASEAN — Myanmar and Bangladesh have had good interactions, Myanmar has taken a series of positive measures, and progress has been made in resolving the Rakhine issue. The situation on the ground has continued to improve.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“China stands ready to work with all countries to bolster the Organization’s cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, including ASEAN, staunchly support multilateralism and join hands in building a community of shared future for humankind. My statement was supposed to end here, but in the light of statements delivered earlier, allow me to speak for another hour. The focus of this meeting is cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN. We should not be discussing Myanmar here. Unfortunately, some countries have used this meeting to pressure Myanmar. China therefore feels it necessary to state its position on this issue. China pays close attention to the Rakhine state issue in Myanmar. We have been actively working with Myanmar and Bangladesh and encourage them to resolve their issues through dialogue and consultation.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“China is the first dialogue partner to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and the first country to publicly express its willingness to sign the protocol to the Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone with ASEAN. China has been an active supporter of ASEAN’s centrality in regional affairs, guided by the China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Vision 2030, and through mechanisms and platforms such as the 10+1 and 10+3 frameworks and the East Asia Summit. We have deepened cooperation with ASEAN member countries, built mutual political trust, jointly pursued the Belt and Road Initiative and helped maintain regional prosperity and stability. The China-ASEAN relationship has become a pacesetter for East Asian regional cooperation.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“The United Nations should further leverage its own mechanisms and advantages in resources and capacity, step up coordination with ASEAN and lend greater assistance to its members in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to help narrow regional development gaps and promote youth employment and social stability. Connectivity is an important foundation for the interlinked and integrated development of the region. In the interest of greater synergy, we support stronger alignment between the regional connectivity initiative and the national development strategies of the ASEAN countries. As a good neighbour and partner to ASEAN member countries, China attaches great importance to developing its relations with ASEAN.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“It is therefore necessary to consider the regional counter-terrorism situation and provide strong support and cooperation to ASEAN members in their counter-terrorism efforts, with a view to implementing the Council’s counter- terrorism resolutions and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as well as to join efforts to combat terrorist financing, drug trafficking and transnational crime. China applauds the important contributions of ASEAN members to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Thirdly, we should boost economic and social development and connectivity in order to promote peace through development. All ASEAN member States are developing countries. As such, accelerating their development is a primary task and a fundamental strategy to tackle regional risks and challenges.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Because of geographic, historical and cultural factors, regional organizations and countries of a region have unique advantages in handling hotspot issues in the region concerned. The international community should fully respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and encourage regional and subregional organizations and countries of the region concerned to play a leading role in mediation. ASEAN members have been gravely affected by terrorism and violent extremism.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“That makes it even more important and pressing to strengthen multilateralism. The United Nations and ASEAN should work together to defend multilateralism in regional and international affairs; unswervingly safeguard the international system — with the United Nations at its core — and the international order, based on international law; support ASEAN in its continued adherence to the ASEAN Way, characterized by mutual respect, consensus and accommodation to the comfort level of all parties; and make a positive contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. Secondly, it is important to respect the leadership and role of regional organizations and countries of a region when it comes to regional affairs.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“At present, the ASEAN region is, on the whole, peaceful and prosperous. ASEAN and the ASEAN-centred East Asian regional cooperation platform have played an important role in that. The relationship between the United Nations and ASEAN has grown increasingly closer in recent years, with ever-improving cooperation mechanisms and expanding areas of cooperation. China highly commends that relationship. With regard to bolstering cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN, China would like to make some proposals. First, we should firmly defend multilateralism together. At present unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, and factors of instability and uncertainty are multiplying, dealing heavy blows to the international order and the global governance system.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi for their briefings. I welcome my old friend, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, to New York. China supports the United Nations in deepening cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, with a view to consolidating and strengthening collective security mechanisms and jointly safeguarding international peace and security. In the 53 years since its founding, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked in earnest to advance regional economic integration. It has also worked hard to build a regional cooperation architecture with ASEAN at its centre.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“We hope that the international community will make concerted efforts to find a political solution so that the Syrian people can enjoy their human rights and the humanitarian situation can improve. Making such wild accusations by abusing the Security Council will not be conducive to resolving the situation on the ground; they will only sow more discord. We hope that the representatives of the countries concerned will reflect deeply on that.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Do they think we are still in a period of colonialism and the whole world has to side with them? That time has long passed. Furthermore, it is the United States and the United Kingdom that should take the primary responsibility with respect to the issue of Syria. China is not the problem. We are not promoting regime change in Syria; we have not bombed the country; we do not have a single soldier there; we have not occupied any oil fields or taken any assets from Syria. Therefore, the United States and the United Kingdom are not in a position to make accusations against China. They claim that they are defenders of humanitarian values, which is totally hypocritical. The entire world has recognized that hypocrisy. We hope that, on the issue of Syria, all can assume their responsibilities and avoid politicizing the humanitarian situation.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“It may not be the most satisfactory to everybody, but it is the best way out of the situation at that moment, and we are very happy to have contributed to finding it. The role China played in the process has been acknowledged by Council members. Using this opportunity to accuse China is utterly unwarranted and a manifestation of power politics. As I have just said, because of the divisions and differences on the issue of Syria, the Council has had to conduct consultations and put the issue to the vote many times, and I believe that every country is entitled to vote according to its own position. At the same time, we can see that the United States and the United Kingdom voted against the alternative draft resolution. Why do they expect other countries to vote with them?”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“I would like to emphasize that the accusations are totally groundless and unwarranted. As we all know, due to the sensitive nature of the issue of the humanitarian situation in Syria, the Security Council has conducted many rounds of consultations on the extension of the cross-border mechanism. However, owing to the failure to reach consensus, the Security Council has had to put the issue to a vote a few times. In order to avoid confrontation, China has always tried its best to seek middle ground, and we hope that we can find a down- to-earth solution. We have been communicating with all the parties concerned very closely, as I think the penholders can testify to as well. After many rounds of consultations, we eventually found a solution.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“A political settlement is the fundamental way to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria. China supports the United Nations, particularly Special Envoy Pedersen, in adhering to the principle of a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned process and in promoting a political solution that addresses the concerns of all parties. In resolving the Syrian question, all parties should behave responsibly and constructively. The current humanitarian situation in Syria is the misfortune of the Syrian people, but it is also a misfortune for the entire international community. Just now, the representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom once again abused the platform of the Security Council. In their statements, they made unfounded accusations against China and other countries, which we strongly refute.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“The Syrian Government bears the primary responsibility for improving the humanitarian situation in the country. OCHA should strengthen coordination with the Syrian Government and actively explore ways to increase the delivery of humanitarian assistance from within Syria, while maintaining openness and transparency and ensuring the Security Council is informed in a timely fashion. Cross-border humanitarian relief is a special relief mechanism adopted in specific circumstances. In the light of developments in Syria, the United Nations should proactively propose plans to evaluate it and make adjustments accordingly. In the search for alternatives, our priority should be to listen very carefully to the views of the Syrian Government and strengthen cooperation among all Syrian parties.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“The Secretariat should closely follow, collect and consolidate information relating to that issue and inform the Security Council in a timely manner. Thirdly, humanitarian relief efforts should strictly comply with international law and basic norms of international relations, the Charter of the United Nations and General Assembly resolution 46/182. They should adhere to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence while emphasizing a humanitarian nature and professionalism. They must also refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the recipient country. Humanitarian assistance to Syria should respect and safeguard its sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and avoid politicizing humanitarian issues.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Humanitarian and security issues in Syria are intertwined, and the elimination of terrorist forces is a necessary condition for the restoration of peace in Syria. Terrorist forces currently occupy most of Idlib, threatening the security and safety of civilians, destroying infrastructure and exacerbating the humanitarian situation, and must be resolutely fought against. The prominent issue of foreign terrorist fighters in Syria and spillover effects thereof pose common challenges and threats to countries of origin, the countries concerned and the countries of the region, which must work together to tackle this scourge. According to relevant reports, in Al-Hol camp there are still cases where women are being used to provide financial support to terrorist organizations. It is important to be vigilant about various forms of terrorist support.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“That is an important aspect of the humanitarian issue in Syria. I hope that the current situation will be addressed in future humanitarian briefings by the Secretariat and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). China will actively participate in the Syrian reconstruction process under the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as providing Syria with humanitarian assistance within our means, helping to train more personnel for reconstruction and contributing to the strengthening of Syria’s independent development capacity. Secondly, the international community must work together to adopt unified criteria to combat all forms of terrorism and bring terrorists to justice in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and international law.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“First, while scaling up humanitarian assistance, we should work to meet the basic humanitarian needs and improve the living conditions of the Syrian people by lifting unilateral economic sanctions and supporting reconstruction projects in order to address both the symptoms and causes of the issue. The Syrian Government is actively working to rebuild housing, livelihoods and medical and educational facilities. Recently, Syria’s first anti-cancer drug factory was completed in the capital city of Damascus, which demonstrates a commitment to resolving the shortage of medicine caused by unilateral sanctions. Unilateral economic sanctions and insufficient funding for reconstruction are major challenges to improving the humanitarian situation for civilians in Syria, who are suffering from a lack of fuel, food and medicine.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): We listened attentively to the briefing by Under-Secretary- General Lowcock. At present, a large number of people in Syria remain in need of humanitarian assistance. At the same time, the grave political, economic, security and counter-terrorism situations are complex and closely related to the humanitarian situation. In order to resolve the humanitarian issues in the country, we must take all factors into consideration and adopt an integrated approach. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the following points.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“China will continue to unswervingly support the just cause of the Palestinian people as they strive for the restoration of their legitimate national rights and the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the 1967 borders.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“China welcomes the General Assembly’s adoption by an overwhelming majority of the resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (resolution 74/83). The international community should continue to increase its politicial and financial support for the Agency and provide concrete assistance to Palestinian refugees in host countries. It should also increase its investments with a view to boosting the reconstruction of the Palestinian economy and take an integrated approach to promoting peace through development. As State Councillor Wang Yi said in an interview with the Egyptian press, China will continue to stand up for justice and speak out at various international forums.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“State Councillor Wang Yi said that China has been and will always be a builder of peace, a promoter of stability and a contributor to development in the Middle East. We should pay close attention to and help improve the Palestinian economic and humanitarian situation. China is concerned at the recent announcement by the relevant party of another deduction from the tax revenues collected on behalf of Palestine. We call upon that party to earnestly fulfil its obligations under the Paris Protocol and other relevant international treaties, fully implement relevant United Nations resolutions and completely lift the blockade on Gaza as soon as possible in order to create the conditions for improving the economic and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“China encourages the relevant parties to meet each other halfway, stop military actions, cease incendiary rhetoric, refrain from taking unilateral measures that undermine trust, avoid any escalation of the tense situation in the region, earnestly safeguard the foundation of the Middle East peace process and create the favourable conditions for the resumption of dialogue. Early this month, Chinese State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Yi visited Egypt and exchanged views with the Egyptian leadership, including the country’s Foreign Minister, on international affairs, the Middle East and the Palestinian question. He also met with Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the League of Arab States.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Resolution 2334 (2016) clearly states that the construction of settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including in East Jerusalem, is in violation of international law. The parties concerned should earnestly implements this resolution, immediately cease all settlement activities in occupied territory, stop the demolition of Palestinian homes and the destruction of their property, and prevent violence against civilians. We should continue to promote dialogue, negotiations and political consultations. The Palestinian issue can be resolved only by political means. Countering violence with violence or the threat of force will lead nowhere.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Without a just and reasonable resolution to the Palestinian question, there will be no lasting peace or security in the Middle East. We should continue to adhere to the overall goal of the two-State solution, which is the only appropriate way to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli issue. Independent statehood is the inalienable national right of the Palestinian people; it is a right that cannot be traded away. The international community, especially parties with significant influence in the Middle East, should make joint efforts based on Arabic Peace Initiative, the principle of land for peace and the relevant Security Council resolutions and encourage Israel and Palestine to resolve conflicts through negotiations on an equal footing.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Mueller for their briefings. The question of Palestine has been dragging on for more than 70 years. It is at the root of the turbulence in the Middle East. It is also a wound to the conscience of humankind. At present, the Gaza Strip is gripped by endless conflicts and confrontation. Acts of violence and inflammatory rhetoric by the parties concerned have been frequent. The construction of settlements and the demolition of Palestinian homes continue to expand in scope and scale. The occupied Palestinian territory is in a grave humanitarian crisis, and the Middle East peace process is not on the right track. China is deeply concerned about all of this.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“With regard to Syrian cross-border humanitarian assistance, China has been actively engaged in the negotiations on resolution 2504 (2020) and draft resolution S/2020/25, making every effort to bridge differences and encourage the parties to show flexibility and work towards a compromise. We commend the co-penholders, the Russian Federation and Secretary-General Guterres for their efforts and welcome Council members finding a compromise on the issue of the extension. Given the current situation, extending the mandate for two crossing points by six months is realistic and feasible. In addition, these two crossing points are the most important ones and serve the humanitarian needs of Syria. We hope that the relevant parties will continue to have a constructive dialogue on Syrian cross-border humanitarian assistance.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Cross-border humanitarian assistance is a special relief method adopted under specific circumstances. It should be evaluated and adjusted in a timely manner in line with developments on the ground. The Syrian Government bears the primary responsibility for improving the humanitarian situation in Syria. In the current circumstances, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the relevant parties should step up cooperation with the Syrian Government and prioritize the provision of humanitarian assistance from inside Syria. Cross-border humanitarian operations should strictly follow the United Nations guiding principles of humanitarian assistance and relevant international law and observe the principles of neutrality, impartiality and non-politicization.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China attaches great importance to the humanitarian situation in Syria and supports the international community in stepping up humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people. It also supports the work of the United Nations in the area of humanitarian assistance in Syria. China, too, has provided a great deal of assistance to Syria through multilateral and bilateral channels and is committed to improving the humanitarian situation there. China has always had reservations regarding the establishment of a Syrian cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism. We have consistently advocated that in taking any action, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country concerned and the will of its Government must be respected.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“China will promote the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative so that the dividends of China’s development will be able to benefit all countries in the world. The world we live in is full of hope. It is also rife with challenges. We must not give up our dreams just because reality is complex. We must not abandon our pursuits just because our ideals are not within easy reach. Let us act together and work tirelessly to realize the purposes and principles of the Charter and build a community of shared future for humankind.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“But China will not impose any models or attach any political strings to its assistance. China will uphold the principles of the non-use and non-threat of force. Peaceful development has long been enshrined in China’s Constitution. Regardless of its stage of development, China will never seek hegemony or expansion. China will faithfully fulfil its obligations under the Charter, actively participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations, seriously fulfil its financial obligations to the United Nations and support the United Nations central role in international multilateral affairs. China will actively implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China will have completely eradicated absolute poverty and comprehensively built a well-off society by 2020.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“In the face of the new era and new situations, China’s commitment to the Charter is unwavering, and China will honour every one of its promises to support the United Nations. China will uphold the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, play its important role as a permanent member of the Security Council, remain committed to taking an impartial stand on both international and regional hotspot issues and propose constructive solutions to safeguard international peace and security. China will uphold the sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all countries and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and is ready to share its development experience and provide the necessary assistance to countries in need.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“If the situation in the region were to spiral out of control, it would not serve the interests of any party. Restoring peace is of crucial importance to the entire world. The Security Council should discharge its duty emanating from the Charter with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security. China was the first country to sign the Charter. It has consistently and scrupulously adhered to the purposes and principles of the Charter and has unfailingly supported efforts to defend the authority and functions of the United Nations. In 2015, before the General Assembly (see A/70/PV.13), President Xi Jinping systematically expounded on the importance of building a community of shared future for humankind, which is a continuation and sublimation of the purposes of the Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We must enhance mutual trust, strengthen unity, avoid the politicization of certain issues and remain committed to diffusing conflicts and preventing wars so that we can have a safer and more secure world. Currently, the United States unilateral military adventurism has led to heightening tension in the situation in the Arabian Gulf region. China supports Secretary-General António Guterres’ call for peace. We have been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts and are committed to playing a responsible and constructive role in safeguarding international law, equity, justice and regional peace and stability. We call on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint, return to dialogue and consultations without delay, jointly work towards a de-escalation of the situation and collectively uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“It is also manifested in respect for every country’s independent choice of path towards development and right to pursue a better life and a bigger space for development. In upholding the Charter, we must take effective measures. The Charter should not merely ornament a bookshelf, much less be used for lip service. It should be put into practice on the ground to generate tangible results. The Charter confers upon the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. That is the sacred mission of the 15 members of the Council. We must always act in the interest of the greater good, namely, safeguarding world peace.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We must firmly oppose the practice of putting one country’s own interests above those of others, oppose the wanton misinterpretation of international law, oppose the hegemonic logic of its selective application and oppose long-arm jurisdiction and unilateral sanctions. In upholding the Charter, we must adhere to the principles of equity and justice. Equity means that matters of an international nature should be discussed and managed by us all; that all countries are equal regardless of their size; and that big countries have a duty to help smaller ones, as do rich countries poorer ones. Justice is manifested in mutual respect for one another’s sovereignty, independence and territorial Integrity.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“No country alone can take on the challenges confronting humankind. No country can afford to regress to self-imposed isolation. It is imperative to create greater opportunities through cooperation, overcome risks and challenges and achieve shared development. It is also imperative to strive for win-win results on an equal footing and refrain from an all-for-me approach, so that all countries enjoy equal rights and benefits from equal opportunities on a level playing field. In upholding the Charter, we must be guided by the international rule of law. Countries must interact with one another in good faith, with integrity and must not waver or go back on their word. International cooperation must be anchored in rules, which means that one must not do whatever one wants.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“One need only open the Charter to find its unequivocal message expressed in the first paragraph of the Preamble, namely, “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind”, That is the founding aspiration of the United Nations and, more important, the mission of the Organization’s 193 States Member. Seventy-five years later, we must ask ourselves: Have we really succeeded? Will this and succeeding generations be saved from the scourge of war? The answer, which remains as yet unknown, will depend on whether every State bears in mind the founding aspiration proclaimed in the Charter and honours the mission enshrined within it. In upholding the Charter, we must pursue mutually beneficial cooperation. The world is undergoing the most dramatic shifts in a century.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The recent sudden heightened tension in the situation in the Arabian Gulf region has significantly increased the risk of war. Much remains to be done to achieve peace and security, as today’s world makes it more imperative than ever to uphold the Charter. This year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations. Recalling the spirit of the Charter is the best way to commemorate the Organization’s seventy-fight birthday, and that is especially relevant given the present context.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The principles of, inter alia, sovereign equality, the peaceful settlement of disputes, the prohibition of the threat or use of force, respect for the political independence and territorial integrity of States and non-interference in their internal affairs have taken root in the hearts and minds of peoples and have contributed significantly to world peace and development. If we look around the world today, universal peace remains elusive. Unilateralism is on the rise, dealing heavy blows to the international rule of law and order. As a result of spreading protectionism, the world economy is plagued by uncertainties. That is compounded by acts of bullying, the effects of which are being felt around the world and are jeopardizing global peace and stability.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Seventy-five years ago, the Charter of the United Nations officially came into force, marking the birth of the United Nations and the start of a brand-new chapter in human history. The Charter of the United Nations is a great historical text that came into being in the twentieth century as a cornerstone of multilateralism. The Charter establishes the basic norms governing international relations today, develops generally recognized principles of international law and charts the way forward for human society. Over the past 75 years, the four purposes and seven principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations make up the basic credo by which States interact with one another.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Viet Nam’s initiative to convene today’s open debate. We are pleased to see you, Your Excellency Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, presiding over the meeting. We thank the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for his briefing, which contains a host of important observations and insights worthy of in-depth consideration by us all. China also thanks Mrs. Mary Robinson for her presentation. I wish to take this opportunity to express my deepest condolences in connection with the demise of passengers from various countries in the Ukrainian airplane crash that took place in Iran, and I express my heartfelt sympathy to the victims’ families.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The current situation in Syria is exactly the result of erroneous action by certain countries. Therefore, it is they who really should be reflecting on their own actions and who should be called on to answer all the questions before us. If they are genuinely concerned about the Syrian people amd the humanitarian situation in Syria, why did they not vote in favour of the draft resolution submitted by Russia? They have had every opportunity to demonstrate and fulfil their commitment to the Syrian people. That shows once again that they are hypocritical in expressing their care or attention. They are practicing typical double standards, which is a concrete example of politicizing humanitarian issues.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): In my earlier remarks, I set out China's position on draft resolution S/2019/961, concerning the Syrian humanitarian issue. I would like to underscore that China firmly rejects the groundless accusations levelled against it by the United States of America and other countries. As is well known, China has always been constructive and responsible in dialogue and consultations. We have been calling on the parties concerned to take proactive steps to build consensus. Our concerns are entirely justified and legitimate. Like the positions of any other country, our position is indisputable. Our independent voting decisions are made on the basis of our principled positions and are not subject to accusations by any party.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source