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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“The two-State solution and the principle of land for peace represent the bottom line of international justice, from which we cannot retreat any further. The establishment of an independent State is an inalienable national right of the Palestinian people, a right that cannot be traded away. In the spirit of responsibility towards the Palestinian and Israeli people and with a View to achieving regional peace, the international community, especially countries with influence over Palestine and Israel, should uphold the two-State solution, the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and other international agreements based on consensus in order to get the Middle East peace process back on track. Secondly, we should stick to the general approach of maintaining a peaceful dialogue.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome the Foreign Minister of South Africa as she presides over today's meeting, and I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. At the root of the turbulence in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue must be placed at the centre of the international agenda. At present, the Middle East peace process is stalled. The conflict over the final status of Jerusalem continues, the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains grave, and settlements continue to be built. China finds all of these elements to be very concerning. What we lack is not a grand plan, but the courage to deliver on commitments and the conscience to uphold justice. I wish to make some observations. First, we must promote the overall goal of the two-State solution.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“I also want to highlight the fact that China has its own principles and positions that it bases its statements on, and it is not anyone else's place to lecture or comment on them. Secondly, how China votes in the Council, including on resolutions drafted by the humanitarian penholders, depends on the merits ofthe case. Our position is based on our consideration for international peace and security and for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security considerations and humanitarian needs of the country concerned. It is also based on China's principles and positions, which we have steadfastly adhered to. We regard to how we vote, do not have to look to others to help make our decisions, and it is not Germany's place to worry about that.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The representative of Germany commented on my statement just now, so Iwould like to respond by making two points. First, before he comments on others' statements, he should first understand the content of those statements. If he is confused about them, it might not be appropriate to make such comments. I emphasized in my statement that we should consolidate the results that have recently been achieved in countering terrorism, continue to act in accordance with Council resolutions and international law - let me emphasize, international law - unify standards and combat all forms of terrorism. I have a personal background in international law. It is common sense that international law includes international humanitarian law and everyone should understand that.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“The Secretariat should keep a close watch on developments on the counter-terrorism front and the relocation of terrorists, report to the Council on same in a timely manner and study in earnest the issue of bringing terrorists to justice. Terrorist forces remain entrenched in most parts of Idlib, and the international community should be committed to the quest for a holistic solution to the counter-terrorism process and humanitarian issues in Idlib.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, it is necessary to consolidate the gains made in the fight against terrorism and to continue to combat terrorism by applying uniform standards in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions and international law. Counter-terrorism is pivotal to peace and security for Syria, the Middle East and the world as a whole. All parties must attach the importance to this matter. It is necessary to refrain from taking any action that jeopardizes the gains of counter-terrorism, to address jointly the risk of spillover or relocation of terrorists, to remain vigilant, guard against an opportunistic resurgence of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant forces, and effectively manage the resettlement of foreign terrorists fighters and their families.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“As a consequence of the military operation that began on 9 October, close to 180,000 people have been displaced in the north-east. The international community should provide United Nations and other relevant agencies with sufficient resources so that they can provide humanitarian supplies for people in need throughout Syria, including food, drinking water and medical services for those in the north-east. The parties concerned should help to improve Syria's economics situation and facilitate the safe and voluntary return of Syrian refugees. China commends UNMAS for working actively and conducting risk- education and awareness-raising programmes recently through bilateral channels. China provided Syria with 100 buses and assisted in the repairing of two schools. We will continue to do everything we can to help.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“China supports the United Nations and in particular Special Envoy Pedersen in continuing with their good offices, upholding the principle that this be a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process and implementing resolution 2254 (2015) to help bring about a political solution that addresses the concerns of all parties. Secondly, there is a need to ramp up humanitarian assistance to the entire Syrian territory, lift the economic sanctions imposed on the country and facilitate the return of refugees and displaced persons. The underfunding of the humanitarian response plan for Syria is worrying. The economic sanctions have led to a deterioration in the Syrian people's living conditions. The presence of numerous Syrian refugees places economic and social pressures on neighbouring countries and constitutes a destabilizing factor for the region.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“It is imperative to respect in good faith Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and to consider seriously and take on board the views and positions of the Syrian Government. On 22 October, the Russian Federation and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding on the issue of north- east Syria, which we hope will help facilitate a negotiated solution through dialogue between the parties. There is no viable alternative to a political solution to bring Syria out of the crisis. The Syrian Constitutional Committee will hold its first meeting in Geneva towards the end of October. We hope that it will get off to a good start and produce positive results.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Turkey recently mounted a unilateral military operation that exacerbated the complexity and fragility of the situation in north-east Syria, leading to greater challenges in the fight against terrorism and worsening the country's humanitarian situation, all of which could negatively impact the reaching ofa political settlement. Going forward, I wish to propose the following. First, there is a need to resolve the issue by political and diplomatic means, so that peace and stability can soon prevail throughout the entire territory of Syria. China has consistently been against the use of force in international relations. Any effort by any country to address its concerns must be in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic norms governing international relations.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General Khiari and Agnes Marcaillou, Director of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). The Syrian process has dragged on for many years. The humanitarian dimension is interlinked with the quest for a political settlement and the exigencies of counter-terrorism, so a holistic approach is necessary. Resolving the Syrian issue through the political track is the most effective means of easing the humanitarian situation in the country, and rooting out terrorist forces is a precondition for restoring peace and bringing order to the lives of the Syrian people.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“China has provided a large amount of support to Yemen in the areas of economy, education, health care and food through bilateral and multilateral channels and will continue to do so to the best of its ability.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“We hope that he will maintain close communications with all the parties, enhance their mutual understanding and urge all to implement the commitments they have already made in order to lay a solid foundation for the next stage of political negotiations. Fourthly, we must continue to give more attention and support to the humanitarian issue in Yemen. The humanitarian situation in the country continues to worsen, with the Yemeni people bearing the brunt of the suffering due to famine, cholera, oil shortages and soaring prices. China encourages the countries of the region to continue helping to ease the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We hope donor countries will strengthen their coordination with the United Nations, honour their pledging commitments and ensure that humanitarian supplies reach all the people and regions in need of them.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we must continue to advance a comprehensive political settlement of the issue of Yemen. The parties should seek a comprehensive political settlement based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes of the Yemeni National Dialogue Conference. The United Nations should continue to play its role as the chief channel of good offices. The Security Council should stay united and provide strong political support. China supports Special Envoy Griffiths in preparing for a resumption of comprehensive political negotiations.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“On 14 October, in accordance with resolution 2481 (2019), the Secretary-General submitted a review of the performance of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, in which he concludes that the efforts of the Redeployment Coordination Committee have made an effective contribution to the reduction of violence, an acknowledgement that we appreciate. The Mission has been assisting the United Nations humanitarian agencies and cooperating with the United Nations Development Programme on issues such as port revenue management and mine action. We appreciates its work and that of the Committee. We hope that the Yemeni parties will continue consultations on issues such as prisoner exchanges and the statement of understanding on Taiz, using the good offices of the United Nations, and make progress as soon as possible.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“We call on all parties to be guided first and foremost by the interests of the country and its people, to resolve differences through peace talks and other political means and work to jointly safeguard the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen. Secondly, it is essential that the parties work diligently and in good faith to fulfil existing commitments and fully implement the agreements already reached. The Stockholm Agreement, an important achievement arrived at through the good offices of the United Nations, has contributed to the overall ceasefire situation in the Al-Hudaydah area.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“First, it is necessary to strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust and create the conditions necessary to resolve differences. The situation in Yemen has undergone complex changes recently, and attacks targeting civilians and civilian installations during the conflict in southern Yemen, among other things, pose obstacles to the peace process on the ground. China calls on all the parties to exercise restraint and to refrain from any action that could lead to an escalation of the situation. Through the mediation of Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni Government and the southern groups are engaged in a constructive dialogue, and we hope to see a positive outcome as soon as possible. China expects the countries of the region to continue working to create conditions conducive to enabling the parties in Yemen to ease tensions.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Special Envoy Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. China supports Special Envoy Griffiths in his efforts to continue to promote the political process in Yemen and commends the United Nations and the relevant agencies on their unremitting efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in that country. The conflict in Yemen has been raging for several years, bringing profound suffering to its people. The frequent clashes in the Middle East have added complex dimensions to the quest for a political settlement of the issue of Yemen and to the situation in the region. China believes that at the next stage, attention should be focused on the following issues.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“We have also provided Â¥300 million in aid for the counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel and to support the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. We have actively supported the good offices and mediation of the United Nations by making donations over many years to United Nations prevention efforts. In addition, through the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund, we have provided support to United Nations mediation mechanisms, including the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Board on Mediation and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs crisis response system. The Chinese people have always shared the same vision and destiny with the people of Africa. We have always shown respect, love and support to Africa on its path towards achieving peace and development.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“It has completed more than 1,200 escort assignments for more than 6,700 vessels. During the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation last year, China decided to implement a Chinese-African peace and security cooperation framework and established a China- Africa Peace and Security Forum to provide a platform for exchanges in the field of peace and security. We established the China-Africa Peace and Security Fund to support cooperation between the two parties in peace and security, peacekeeping and stabilization. The first batch of military assistance materials, worth Â¥200 million, has arrived in Africa in order to support the African Standby Force and bolster African capacity to respond immediately to crises.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The international community should help Africa achieve development through pragmatic action. China is willing to dovetail the joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the development strategies of African countries, in order to help African countries to strengthen connectivity, enhance their development capabilities and promote peace through inclusive development. China has never been absent from efforts to help Africa maintain peace and security. As we speak, more than 2,000 Chinese peacekeepers are safeguarding peace in five United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa. The Chinese Navy has been escorting vessels in the Gulf of Aden and in waters off Somalia for more than 10 years.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“We must also avoid taking action by invoking Chapter VII of the Charter at every turn. Mediators and parties to conflicts and disputes should form a sense of community and shared destiny in tackling difficult problems through dialogue. We must promote security through cooperation and respect and accommodate each other's legitimate concerns. It is essential to fully leverage the roles of women and youth, shape a culture of peace and settle differences by seeking common ground, while putting our differences aside. We must attach greater importance to addressing the root causes of peace and security in Africa, putting economic and social development at the forefront and - by developing prevention and the mitigation of social risks - laying a solid foundation for lasting stability.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“We must fully leverage the role of African countries in solving African problems. All countries should uphold the principles of mutual respect, sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. We must place our full trust in the countries of Africa and have confidence in them, instead of taking it upon ourselves to solve their problems. Prevention should be carried out while respecting the will of the countries concerned and insisting on their ownership. We should fully leverage the unique roles of regional organizations, such as the African Union, while remaining committed to addressing African issues through political and diplomatic means. We must make good use of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the good offices and mediation capacity of our Organization.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks South Africa for taking the initiative to convene this open meeting. We listened attentively to the briefings by the Secretary-General and representatives of civil society. Peace and security in Africa are not only relevant to the well-being of the African people, but are also closely related to peace and stability throughout the world. Achieving stability, peace and security in Africa is a common aspiration of the African people, but is also the incontestable responsibility of the international community, in particular the Security Council. Preventive diplomacy is an important means of maintaining international peace and security. I would like to make the following points on how to put preventive diplomacy to good use.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“China will remain committed to strengthening peacebuilding in the region, actively participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations in the region, providing military assistance and supporting countries of the region in advancing their peace processes. China will remain committed to strengthening capacity-building for regional development and providing, as best it can, assistance in infrastructure, agriculture and health care to promote peace through development. China will remain committed to promoting the forging of regional partnerships to help countries in the region strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges. It will build partnerships that are based on mutual confidence and collaboration in order to promote peace through culture.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“The Office of the Special Envoy is assisting with preparations for the Great Lakes Investment and Trade Conference scheduled to be held in Rwanda in November. We believe that it will help to attract international investment and promote cross-border trade. China welcomes such an initiative and hopes that the Office will further promote economic cooperation among countries in the Great Lakes region, increase interconnectivity and other infrastructure areas, promote integration, achieve sustainable economic and social development and bring about lasting peace in the Great Lakes region. China stands ready to work with the rest of the international community in our continued effort to contribute to achieving peace, stability and development in the region as soon as possible.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“China calls on the United Nations and the ICGLR to continue to fully leverage their mediation roles to promote greater coordination and cooperation on such issues among the countries of the region in order to achieve the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the illegal armed groups. Thirdly, more input is required to achieve socioeconomic development. Development is the key to resolving all problems. In the Great Lakes region, the root causes of such issues are poverty and underdevelopment and the solution is sustainable development. The international community should increase its assistance and investment in countries of the Great Lakes region in areas such as interconnectivity, health and education and should help countries in the region to create jobs and improve people's livelihoods.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Effective communication and cooperation among the regional countries are the basis and guarantee for implementing the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. China is pleased to see that, since assuming office, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Tshilombo Tshisekedi, has been actively meeting the country's specific commitments under the Framework and working to enhance cooperation with other countries in the region. With the assistance of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the ICGLR secretariat, countries of the region have improved their cooperation and mutual trust in the security sector.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“At the same time, more infectious diseases, such as measles and cholera, are also raging in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing a death toll that is even higher than that of the Ebola epidemic. The international community should further increase its humanitarian assistance, effectively honour its assistance commitments, narrow the funding gap for humanitarian aid and help the countries of the region to resettle and repatriate displaced persons and refugees. The Office of the Special Envoy can play a coordinating role in close cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Secondly, continued efforts should be made to strengthen cooperation between countries in the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“China calls on the countries of the region to seize the positive momentum that has now emerged in the region by further consolidating mutual trust, strengthening cooperation and striving for the early attainment of peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. The international community should provide strong support to that end. China would like to make three proposals. First, resolving the humanitarian crisis in the Great Lakes region is a top priority. Countries in the region, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, face a grave humanitarian situation, with many displaced persons and refugees and a serious food crisis. The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not been effectively brought under control and risks spreading to other countries in the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Since the start ofhis term in April, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Huang Xia has actively carried out good offices and made focused visits to countries in the region, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda, to call for improved relations in the region and to strengthen regional cooperation and integration process. He has done a great deal of work to support the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region by the countries of the region. China commends such work and will continue to support the Special Envoy and his Office in performing their mandates.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Since assuming office, President Tshilombo Tshisekedi has actively sought to improve relations with countries in the region, which has given new momentum to regional cooperation. The situation in Burundi has remained calm. Active preparations for the general elections in May 2020 are under way. The President of South Sudan, Mr. Kiir Mayardit, recently met opposition leader Mr. Machar in Juba, which laid the groundwork for accelerating the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. A new transitional Government was established in August and is actively working to achieve economic development and to relaunch the peace process.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Envoy Huang Xia for his briefing. The Great Lakes region is located at the heart of the African continent. It has abundant resources, vast territories and huge development potential. The Great Lakes region has long been plagued by discontent and conflict, a difficult security situation, a lack of development and a grim humanitarian outlook. Recently, thanks to the joint efforts of the international community and countries of the region, the Great Lakes region has made many positive developments in its political and security situation. We are encouraged by that. The new Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo smoothly completed its formation.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“The principle of sincerity will result in amity, good faith efforts and the pursuit of the greater good and shared interests outlined by President Xi Jinping as the fundamental guide to China's Africa policy. China supports the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative. In the context of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China and Africa stand together to build a community with a shared future that features joint responsibility, win-win cooperation and happiness for all. We will continue to work together with our African brothers to promote comprehensive youth development and to make a significant contribution to the promotion of peace and development in Africa.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“We are in the process of setting up the China- Africa Innovation Cooperation Centre to promote youth innovation and entrepreneurship. A tailor-made programme is being implemented to train 1,000 high- calibre African professionals. We will provide Africa with 50,000 Government-sponsored scholarships and 50,000 training opportunities for seminars and workshops, and we will invite 2,000 young Africans to visit China in exchanges. We will train young researchers in agriscience and entrepreneurs in agribusiness. Such projects will support youth development in Africa and contribute towards silencing the guns. China and Africa are good brothers, good friends and good partners.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“China stands ready to closely coordinate the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the development strategies of African countries to help African countries increase interconnectivity, build their development capacities and eliminate the root causes of conflict. It is vital to be action-driven. Empty rhetoric is no solution to any problem. We must provide tangible assistance to young people in Africa. At the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China decided to work with Africa to set up 10 Luban workshops on the continent to provide vocational training for young Africans, the first of which has already been established and opened in Djibouti.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Peace embodies a common aspiration across the different cultures. It is important to mobilize peoples around the world, youth in particular, to impress upon them the idea of peace being of supreme value and the notion of harmony in diversity. On the basis of mutual respect among different cultures, we advocate strengthening mutual exchanges, fostering mutual trust, expanding cooperation and seeking a win-win outcome so as to gradually blaze a new trail to promoting peace through culture. Concerning pursuing peace through development, development is the foundation for building peace and maintaining sustainable peace. It is imperative to put economic and social development at the forefront and support countries in choosing independently their development path.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“To promote peace, security and development in Africa, we need to support and nurture young people as they grow up. On addressing differences through consultation, Africa has a good tradition of using negotiations and consultations. Regional and subregional organizations on the continent also have successful experience in the area of good offices. China has always supported African countries in finding African solutions to African problems. To advance the political settlement of hotspot issues, it is necessary to give adequate consideration to factors relevant to young people, ensure their constructive participation in the process, listen to the views expressed by a wide spectrum of young population, fully leverage the youth advantage and force a strongest synergy for peace. It is important to promote peace through culture.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Chairman Mao Zedong, founder of the new China, once said to young people: "You young people, full of vigour and vitality are like the sun at 8 or 9 in the morning. Our hope is placed on you". The late South African President Nelson Mandela also said that youth was the greatest asset of a nation. Africa is the continent with the youngest population. Young people are actively involved in nation-building and playing an important role in the revitalization of Africa. They work hard for peace, making their contribution to delivering on the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and implementing the African Union's Agenda 2063 through concrete action. Young people affected by armed conflicts and lack of development also face the predicament of being marginalized. They are confronted with challenges such as poverty and unemployment.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): My delegation congratulates South Africa on having assumed the rotating presidency ofthe Security Council for this month. China affirms our full support to you, Mr. President. We also wish to congratulate Russia on the successful completion of its Council presidency in September. China thanks South Africa for the initiative to hold today's open meeting. We listened carefully to the briefings by Special Adviser Gawanas, Special Envoy Chebbi and the civil-society representatives. As the hope of a nation and the future of the world, young people represent a valuable factor in promoting social and economic development and an important force in safeguarding world peace.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“No country has the right to make wilful accusations such as this. I would also like to point out that the current situation and suffering of the Syrian people are precisely the result of the wrongful conduct of some countries, and it is those countries that should reflect on their behaviour.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“For that reason, Russia and China are proposing an alternative draft resolution (S/2019/757) that takes into consideration humanitarian and counter-terrorism issues in Syria in a comprehensive manner. The draft includes a call for the observance of international law in counter-terrorism efforts and to ensure humanitarian access, and it reflects the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people. We hope that all Council members will support this draft. I must point out here that China firmly rejects the groundless accusations made by the representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States against China. China has the right to make an independent decision on how it votes, according to the rights and wrongs of a situation and proceeding from the interests of a certain people.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“All categories of humanitarian issues in Syria should be considered in a comprehensive manner and addressed in a balanced way, instead of only selectively focusing on certain issues, much less politicizing a humanitarian issue. The international community must fully respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria; fully listen to the views of the Syrian Government; and seek a comprehensive solution to the Syrian issue by political means. At the same time, we should pay close attention to the post-war reconstruction of Syria and its economic and social development and help the Syrian people live peaceful, stable and happy lives. China also attaches great importance and pays close attention to the humanitarian situation in Syria.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“Terrorist organizations continue to expand their sphere of influence in the north-west region of Syria. That is the source of the humanitarian issue in Idlib and poses a grave risk to safety and security in the region. The Council should be united in tackling jointly this grave challenge. China has constructively participated in a negotiation of the text and has proposed reasonable revisions. However, unfortunately the draft resolution that was just put to the vote did not touch upon the essence of the issue or address China's core concerns. For that reason, China voted against the draft resolution. The humanitarian situation in Syria is a very complicated and sensitive issue.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China voted against draft resolution S/2019/756, on the humanitarian situation in Syria, which has been put to the vote just now. The Security Council closely follows the humanitarian situation in Syria and has convened meetings to that end many times. With regard to the issue of Idlib, since 31 August the Russian and Syrian Governments have been implementing the ceasefire in Idlib, which in general has been upheld. The diplomatic efforts of the relevant international stakeholders are ongoing and the situation in Idlib is developing in a positive direction. In that context, to steamroll a draft resolution that has major controversies towards a vote is clearly not constructive. Such a move will not achieve the desired outcome.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“China hopes that UNAMA will continue to act in accordance with its mandate to help Afghanistan with the holding of elections, connectivity, regional cooperation, security, counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics efforts and reconstruction, among other areas. China will continue to contribute to achieving peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“China would welcome the return of the countries concerned to the pathway of consultations on resolving problems and reaching consensus on the technical renewal of UNAMA's mandate. Facts show that confrontation is not the answer. We can rely only on cooperation to resolve issues, which is the shared expectation of the international community for the Security Council. The situation in Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. China supports Afghanistan in the holding of its general elections as scheduled, advancing the peace process, strengthening the capacity-building of the Afghan security forces and actively participating in regional cooperation and connectivity to lay a solid foundation for achieving lasting peace and stability.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“A resolution concerning a technical renewal is the only solution. China has always participated in consultations with a responsible and constructive attitude on extending UNAMA's mandate and proposed revisions on adopting a comprehensive resolution. We regret that several countries refused to keep the consensus text previously agreed and to address other parties' core concerns. The text also failed to address the possible security vacuum in Afghanistan. All of that led to serious divisions among parties. It must be pointed out that someone said that promoting Afghanistan's regional cooperation and connectivity has nothing to do with the UNAMA mandate. That is an utter distortion of the UNAMA mandate.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“China places the utmost importance on the interests and well-being of the Afghan people. The interests of the people of Afghanistan are a most sincere priority for China. In order to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan, we strongly believe that there must be impetus for economic development. In order to maintain security and stability in that country, we must resolve security concerns. The unity of the Security Council must be maintained, and, to that end, we must respect the past consensus that we achieved. It must be stressed that helping the Afghan economy is vital to achieving lasting peace and stability in the country. That is what the Afghan people want, and no country has the right to deprive them of a better life. China continues to emphasize that now is not the time to adopt a comprehensive resolution.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China condemns the bombing that occurred in Afghanistan on 17 September. China expresses its sympathy to the Government and the people of Afghanistan. We hope that the victims and their families will rebound from that tragedy as soon as humanly possible. China is pleased by the unanimous adoption of resolution 2489 (2019), on the technical renewal of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as it meets the expectations of the Afghan people and enables UNAMA to continue its work to fulfil its mandate. It also addressed all parties' concerns. As an immediate neighbour, China would like to see nothing more than peace and stability in Afghanistan. China hopes for the realization of development and prosperity in that country.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source