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Zhang Jun

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2019-08-02
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  1. “Any violation of international humanitarian law should be investigated and punished according to the law. Secondly, the international community should play a constructive role in helping the relevant parties to strengthen capacity-building in implementing their obligations under international humanitarian law. China appreciates the efforts of the ICRC in adhering to the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence and its long-standing contribution to the wide dissemination and effective implementation of the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols Additional.”

    2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source

  2. “Promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue, upholding international humanitarian law and carrying forward the international humanitarian spirit are of great significance. China would like to emphasize the following points. First, the Governments concerned and the parties to a conflict must earnestly fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law. Governments in all circumstances bear the primary responsibility for complying with international humanitarian law, and this role is irreplaceable. The conduct of the parties to a conflict in disputed areas should be governed by international humanitarian law. In situations where conflicts are inevitable, the principles of international humanitarian law should be upheld to prevent the indiscriminate use of force or acts that disregard humanitarian consequences.”

    2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source

  3. “The principles of humanity, differentiation, military necessity, proportionality and prohibition of reprisals were established, with protection at the centre. These shining principles of humanity received universal support from all countries in the world in a strong and important manifestation of multilateralism. Two decades ago, the protection of civilians in armed conflict was added to the agenda of the Security Council, paving the way for the further development and consolidation of the principles of international humanitarian law. At present, the international security situation remains grave and fraught with new dynamics. Traditional and non-traditional security threats are intertwined. Armed conflicts in some regions have become protracted or have even escalated, causing serious concern to the international community.”

    2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source

  4. “Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to welcome and thank you, Sir, for presiding over a meeting of the Security Council once again. I would like to welcome the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Mr. Maas, and thank him for attending this meeting. I thank Mr. Serpa Soares, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel, and Mr. Maurer, President of the International Committee ofthe Red Cross (ICRC), for their briefings. We listened attentively to Ms. Bellal's briefing. Seventy years ago, in the aftermath of two world wars and after painful reflection, the international community came together, revised and made improvements to the Geneva Conventions and further developed and supplemented them by adopting the Protocols Additional.”

    2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source

  5. “In advancing the post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding strategy, we should give priority to children's return to school and reintegration in society and enhancing child-protection mechanisms. Adequate financial resources should be provided and development assistance scaled up. The countries concerned should be actively supported in their efforts to eradicate poverty, promote education and protect children's rights. China is ready to work with all parties in that respect so that children in conflict areas can bid farewell to weapons, stay away from war, lead a happy life, with dignity, and create a bright future for themselves, their countries and the world, at large.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  6. “The international community should fully respect the leadership ofthe countries concerned, enhance dialogue and communication and provide effective support and assistance in addressing difficulties, including financial and technical assistance. In the long run, sustainable development is the foundation underpinning lasting peace. The international community should respect and guarantee the rights of the countries concerned and their status as developing countries. Thirdly, we should forge synergy in international efforts to tackle both the symptoms and the root causes of problems. In the collective endeavour of the international community to resolve conflicts, the protection of children should be treated as an integral part and given full attention in political negotiations and peace agreements.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  7. “Being the primary organ for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should fulfil its duties by using all political means, such as mediation, good offices, dialogue and negotiation, as is stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations, promote cooperation with regional and subregional organizations and support and urge parties to a conflict to resolve disputes by peaceful means so as to create a safe environment for children to grow up. Secondly, we should support the countries concerned as they take up their primary responsibilities. The key to implementing resolution 1882 (2009), on the protection of children affected by armed conflict, lies in the efforts and cooperation of the Governments concerned.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  8. “China opposes and condemns violations of children's rights and interests in armed conflicts and supports the efforts of the United Nations and the Security Council to protect children in armed conflicts. I would like to emphasize the following points. First, achieving peace provides the best protection for children. As children bear the brunt of war and conflicts, preventing, resolving and diffusing conflicts is a top priority. That is the fundamental way out.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  9. “Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; Ms. Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund; and the two other briefers for their statements, which were very moving. Children are the hope of every country. Caring for children is protecting our future. In recent years the international community has made tremendous efforts to protect children affected by conflicts and achieved positive progress, but armed conflicts, far from being eliminated, have intensified. As was pointed out by Ms. Gamba in her statement, 12,000 children died or were maimed in 2018, setting a new record high. That record high serves as a sad reminder that we have a heavy and arduous responsibility to protect children from the scourge of war so that they can grow up in safety and security.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  10. “Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): As this is the first time that I am attending a formal meeting of the Security Council since I assumed my role as the Permanent Representative of China five days ago, please allow me to take this opportunity to extend my cordial greetings to you, Mr. President, and the colleagues present. I look forward to working with you, Sir, and every colleague in close communication, coordination and cooperation. China thanks Peru for its productive work as President of the Council for the month of July and congratulates Poland on its assumption of the Council presidency for the month of August. We welcome Mr. Czaputowicz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, who is presiding over this meeting. We give special thanks to Ms.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source