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1. “We support its continued efforts to carry out the Security Council's mandate, and we hope that the international presence in Kosovo, including UNMIK, the European Rule of Law Mission and the Kosovo Force, will improve their coordination with a view to playing a positive and constructive role in achieving an appropriate settlement of the Kosovo issue.”

   2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source

2. “China supports both parties in their efforts to continue their pragmatic and constructive dialogue, implement the agreements that have been reached and seek a lasting solution acceptable to both, so as to safeguard peace and stability in the Balkans and, for that matter, in Europe as a whole. The recent security situation has remained generally stable, but Kosovo is still dealing with complexities and uncertainties in its efforts to achieve social development. The parties concerned should work to effectively protect the legitimate rights of all of Kosovo's ethnic groups, actively promote national reconciliation and avoid acts that might complicate or escalate the situation. China appreciates the work being done by UNMIK under Special Representative Tanin.”

   2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source

3. “Resolution 1244 (1999) is the principal legal basis for resolving that question, and it is vital that in doing so we adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and engage in dialogue and negotiations within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions, in order to reach an appropriate settlement that is acceptable to all the parties. We appreciate Serbia's positive efforts in the search for a political solution to this issue, and welcome the significant consensus that has been reached in the high-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina on mutual recognition of academic credentials and personnel integration.”

   2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source

4. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing on the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). China welcomes the statement of Mr. Ivica Dacie, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and his presence at today's meeting. I have also listened attentively to the remarks of Ms. Vlora Citaku. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, and we understand Serbia's legitimate concerns regarding the question of Kosovo.”

   2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source

5. “South Sudan has just started its peaceful reconstruction, and there is a long and difficultjourney ahead. It therefore needs strong support from the international community. China hopes that the Council and the international community at large will continue to provide support to IGAD. Meanwhile, we actively encourage all the parties in South Sudan to meet each other half way and push for an early formation of a transitional Government so as to restore peace, stability and development in the country at an early date. China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the question of South Sudan. Last but not least, I wish the delegation of Angola, the incoming President of the Security Council, all the best in the month of March.”

   2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

6. “We call on the international community and the countries of the region to continue to support the mediation efforts of Special Envoy De Mistura and to act together to push all the parties in Syria to accept and implement the agreement as soon as possible, with the aim of ceasing hostilities and resuming the Geneva peace talks in order to create conditions conducive to a rapid and appropriate settlement of the Syrian issue. Thirdly, on South Sudan, good progress has recently been made in implementing the agreement on resolving the conflict in South Sudan. The Government of South Sudan has declared that it is going to establish a Government of national unity in the first week of March. China highly appreciates the mediation efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).”

   2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

7. “Secondly, with regard to Syria, there has been good progress recently in bringing in humanitarian assistance and promoting a cessation of hostilities. Important decisions were made at the ministerial meeting in Munich of the International Syria Support Group regarding expanding humanitarian aid and halting hostilities. The Russian Federation and the United States reached an agreement on ceasing hostilities, which China welcomes.”

   2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

8. “Preserving the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people is the collective responsibility of the international community, which should take stronger measures to reactivate the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, push Palestine and Israel to resume them as soon as possible and meanwhile strengthen cooperation with Palestine and economic assistance to it with a view to alleviating the humanitarian situation. The Council should respond positively to Palestine and the Arab States' legitimate aspirations and carefully study the issue of providing international protection to Palestine, in order to play a greater role in promoting the peace talks. China welcomes all initiatives conducive to ameliorating the situation and resuming peace negotiations.”

   2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

9. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank you for convening today's meeting, Mr. President. The Council has been very busy this month, and China greatly appreciates the fact that Venezuela has presided over our work efficiently and smoothly. I would like to focus on three issues relating to the Council's work this month. First, on the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are currently at an impasse, the security situation there is worsening and the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is serious. China is deeply concerned about that.”

   2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

10. “Council sanctions against Somalia and Eritrea should contribute to promoting peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, as well as to the counter-terrorism efforts of the Somali National Army and the African Union. The final report of the Monitoring Group issued in October (see S/2015/802) found no evidence of support to Al-Shabaab by the Eritrean Government. In the light of the changes in the situation, the Council should make the corresponding adjustments to the relevant sanctions regime.”

    2016-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7626 (2016) · source

11. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ambassador Ramirez Carrefio for his briefing and appreciate the active the work of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, under his able leadership. Recently, Somalia's political process has made progress. Efforts aimed at building a federal system are proceeding steadily, and economic and social development is gradually being restored, which China welcomes. China believes that, with the help of the international community, the Somali Government and people will attain greater achievements on the path to peaceful reconstruction. China maintains that sanctions are not the end, just the means.”

    2016-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7626 (2016) · source

12. “We hope that the parties to the Libyan conflict will effectively implement the Political Agreement, advance the inclusive political process, establish the Government of National Accord, achieve comprehensive reconciliation and restore national stability at an early date. China is ready to join all parties concerned in continued efforts to achieve peace and stability in Libya and in the region.”

    2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source

13. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the adoption of resolution 2259 (2015). The Libyan political dialogue process under United Nations auspices has made important progress in recent days. China welcomes the signing by various Libyan parties of the Libyan Political Agreement and the announcement of the expeditious establishment of a Government of National Accord. That is a reflection of the ardent hope of the Libyan people and various parties in Libya for the stabilization of the domestic political situation and for prompt realization of peace and stability. China has always advocated for a political settlement of the Libyan conflict and actively supports and participates in the Libyan political dialogue, while supporting the mediation efforts of the international community, in particular that of the United Nations.”

    2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source

14. “International donors should honour their commitments as soon as possible in order to ease Yemen's humanitarian crisis. China has been following the situation in Yemen closely. We have actively promoted the peace talks and provided large amounts of humanitarian assistance. China will continue to work with the international community in a concerted effort to push for an early resumption of peace and stability in Yemen.”

    2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source

15. “We hope that the international community will work hard to promote the peace talks, build confidence and allay suspicions, and that other States in the region and the relevant regional organizations will continue to play a constructive role. The protracted conflict in Yemen has resulted in a deteriorating humanitarian situation. China sympathizes deeply with the suffering of the Yemeni people. Alongside the efforts to advance Yemen's political settlement process, we hope that the United Nations will continue to improve its coordination of the delivery of humanitarian assistance there. The parties concerned should also cooperate actively with United Nations efforts by ensuring that there are no obstacles to safe humanitarian access.”

    2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source

16. “The parties must sit down and continue their talks. It is hoped that they will proceed based on the long-term interests of their country and their people and in the interests of peace and stability in the region in general. They should take this opportunity to continue to participate unconditionally in the political dialogue, conducted under United Nations auspices, ensure that it continues as scheduled, demonstrate their good faith and see that it produces policy decisions that can result as soon as possible in a political settlement that reflects reality in Yemen and accommodates all the parties" concerns.”

    2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source

17. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): Iwould like to thank Special Envoy Ahmed, High Commissioner for Human Rights Al Hussein, and Assistant Secretary- General Kyung-wha Kang for their briefings. Thanks to the active good offices of the international community, including the United Nations, the settlement process in Yemen has made progress recently. The Yemeni parties have restarted their political dialogue in Switzerland and have arrived at agreements, including on a temporary ceasefire, developments that China welcomes. China greatly appreciates the good offices of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Envoy, Mr. Ahmed, in mediating the conflict in Yemen. In Yemen, history has repeatedly shown that war offers no solutions and that political dialogue is the only path to achieving a durable peace.”

    2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source

18. “The international community should focus on the real difficulties faced by the developing countries in combating financing for terrorism, and provide them with effective assistance, including financial resources and training of personnel. China is firmly opposed to all forms of terrorism and is an important actor in international counter- terrorism efforts. We will strengthen our counter- terrorism cooperation with the international community, including by combating the financing of terrorism through joint efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

19. “At the industrial level, Internet companies and network carriers should exercise self-discipline and consider the adoption of a global industry-wide code of conduct at an early date. Fourthly, continuous efforts should be made to increase efficiency in the financing of terrorism, China hopes that the countries concerned will provide detailed information when submitting listing requests for individuals and entities. The Ombudsman and the Council's sanctions Monitoring Teams should assist the sanctions committees in further improving the current sanctions lists. Fifthly, assistance should be provided for capacity- building of developing countries, which are limited in their means and resources to confront terrorist threats.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

20. “All countries should also comply with the rules ofthe FATF to strengthen cooperation in financial monitoring and crack down on illegal activities, such as underground banking, so as to cut terrorist funding channels. Thirdly, international cooperation in combating the financing of terrorism should be further enhanced in the light of new trends and changes in methods of terrorist financing, the international community should adopt targeted measures and approaches at the international level. It is important to fully exploit the advantages of the United Nations and other international organizations, including through the establishment of databases and information-exchange platforms for that purpose. At the national level, it is imperative to enhance interdepartmental coordination and information analysis.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

21. “International counter-terrorism activities must adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and other recognized fundamental norms of international relations, and bring into full play the leading role of the United Nations. That is the primary principle in our efforts to combat the financing of terrorism. Secondly, the resolutions of the Council and relevant rules of FATF must be implemented effectively. China welcomes the adoption today of resolution 2253 (2015). All countries should comply with the provisions of the resolution so as to further improve their domestic legislation, establish appropriate mechanisms and ensure the effectiveness of the measures they undertake.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

22. “Some countries are still facing real difficulties in implementing the Council's resolutions and FATF rules. Fourthly, efficiency in combating the financing of terrorism needs to be further improved. The current lists of terrorists lack information that is crucial to identifying them, thereby hampering effective monitoring by the financial organizations. With respect to combating the financing of terrorism, China wishes to emphasize the following five points. First, the fundamental principles of counter-terrorism action must be strictly followed. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind and any act of terrorism - whenever, wherever or by whomever conducted and for any motivation - constitutes a serious crime. There must be no double standards in counter-terrorism.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

23. “International terrorist forces, in addition to such traditional methods as receiving donations and committing armed robbery, are using new channels to raise funds, including the illegal exploitation of and trafficking in oil and other mineral resources, the smuggling of cultural relics and ransom payments. Secondly, the financing of terrorism is becoming ever more discreet, due to the growing number of ways to transfer funds in today's world, in particular the rapid growth of electronic payment platforms. It has become more difficult to precisely identify the sources of funding of terrorist organizations. Thirdly, international cooperation in that regard needs to be strengthened. At present, coordination in this field remains inadequate and double standards persist.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

24. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the initiative of the United States presidency to convene today's meeting and thanks Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and President Je-Yoon Shin of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for their briefings. At present, international terrorist activities are rampant. The international community is experiencing a severe resurgence of terrorism, which has become its most severe and urgent security challenge. International terrorist forces are using all sorts of channels to raise funds for their terrorist activities, thereby endangering the stability of the global financial system. In recent years, the international community has worked diligently to combat the financing of terrorism, but many challenges remain in that regard. First, the sources of terrorist funding are many.”

    2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source

25. “China's position on the involvement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Darfur issue remains unchanged. At the same time, we also believe that the concerns of the African Union and the countries concerned about the ICC's involvement in Darfur deserve serious attention.”

    2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source

26. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China listened carefully to Prosecutor Bensouda's briefing. The current situation in Darfur is generally stable. China welcomes the efforts of the Sudanese Government and the relevant rebel groups to implement the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We hope that the parties concerned in the issue of Darfur will adhere to the political settlement, take an active part in the national dialogue and, through dialogue and consultation, seek a comprehensive political solution to the issue. We also hope that countries that have influence over the rebel groups in Darfur will play a constructive role in this process. We call on the international community to work to create external conditions conducive to a political solution to the Darfur issue.”

    2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source

27. “That is the prerequisite and foundation for the realization of judicial justice in Libya. China's position with regard to international judicial institutions remains unchanged.”

    2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

28. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Ms. Bensouda for her briefing. China has been closely watching the developments in Libya. The fundamental way to resolve the Libyan issue lies in political dialogue, and any settlement should respect the will and choice of the Libyan people and maintain the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country. China hopes that the parties concerned in Libya will prioritize the interests of the Libyan nation and its people, seize the opportunity presented, value the results of dialogue already achieved and continue to engage in negotiation and consultation to ease differences, with a view to reaching an early political agreement to establish a Government of national accord and restoring national security and stability.”

    2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

29. “The final report (S/2015/802) of the Monitoring Group under the Somalia and Eritrea Sanctions Committee indicated that no evidence had been found showing Eritrean Government support for Al-Shabaab. In view of changes in the situation, the Security Council should make corresponding adjustments to the relevant sanctions measures so as to create conditions for the eventual lifting of the sanctions. China has always supported Africa in resolving African issues in an African way and has encouraged the relevant countries of the region to appropriately resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation and to jointly work for regional peace, stability and development.”

    2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source

30. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China voted in favour of resolution 2244 (2015), which the Security Council just adopted. Since the beginning of this year, the Federal Government of Somalia, with the vigorous support of the international community, has been dedicated to the implementation of Vision 2016, actively safeguarded State security, promoted economic development and improved the people's living standards, which China greatly appreciates. We hope that resolution 2244 (2015) can be fully and accurately implemented, and that it will play a genuinely constructive role in promoting the peaceful reconstruction of Somalia and safeguarding regional peace and stability.”

    2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source

31. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda for her briefing. China is deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of the situation in Libya. The most pressing task now is for the concerned parties in Libya to put national interests and the interests of their people first, reject violence, take an active part in a United Nations-led inclusive political dialogue and resolve their differences through negotiation and consultation. They must establish a national unity Government and achieve a political settlement that takes into account Libyan realities and the concerns of all of the parties, with the aim of restoring stability and security in the country. That is the precondition and the basis for achieving judicial justice in Libya.”

    2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source

32. “Allowing more adequate time for consultations would have enabled us to seek the greatest possible consensus and obtain the widest possible support.”

    2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source

33. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and hopes that the Mission will continue to play a constructive role in stabilizing the situation in Western Sahara and assisting in the implementation of confidence-building measures. China's position on the issue of Western Sahara has been consistent and remains unchanged. Based on that, we voted in favour of resolution 2218 (2015), adopted by the Security Council this morning. We know that some Council members have concerns about the resolution. When the members of the Council were holding consultations on the draft resolution, more time should have been allowed for that, and more patience should have been shown so as to enable us to listen more extensively to the various opinions.”

    2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source

34. “China encourages the Security Council to continue to play the role required of it, and to facilitate a smooth election in countries such as Central African Republic and Burundi within the year. China hopes that the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council will further strengthen their cooperation in a joint effort to maintain peace and stability in Africa. Lastly, I wish Jordan success in the presidency of the Security Council in the month of April.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

35. “At the same time, China believes that the UNAMA mandate should be further improved and refined in light of the needs of the transition process taking place in Afghanistan, thereby ensuring that UNAMA can better support and coordinate with the Afghan Government in its efforts to achieve national reconciliation and rebuild the State. Thirdly, with regard to cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, this month the Security Council mission successfully visited Central African Republic and Burundi. The Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council held their ninth annual consultation at African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, and issued a joint communique. China commends France for its coordination in that regard.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

36. “China commends the facilitator of that resolution, Spain, for its efforts in that regard. China notes that the Government of Afghanistan anticipates assuming greater responsibility in its national reconstruction and economic and social development. That is in conformity with the fundamental principle of Afghan leadership and ownership of the resolution of the issue. The international community should proactively adapt to that new normal, wherein the Afghan Government and people will play a leading role in their own economic and social development. China supports that active role that the United Nations continues to play in the Afghan issue, and UNAMA's efforts to resolve the issue.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

37. “At the same time, maintaining the overall stability of the relationship between the Sudan and South Sudan is in the common interest of the Sudan, South Sudan, and the countries of the region. China urges the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan to comply with the relevant agreements and Security Council resolutions, avoid unilateral actions that may exacerbate conflict, and jointly maintain the overall stability of the region. We commend the African Union High-level Implementation Panel on the Sudan for its continued mediation efforts and good offices; we hope that it will pursue such efforts. Secondly, with regard to the issue of Afghanistan, this month the Security Council adopted resolution 2210 (2015), extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

38. “With regard to South Sudan, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has made the decision to establish a new mechanism for consultations and to push for a new round of political negotiations between the parties to the conflict. We call on the international community to remain firm, resolute and patient and to continue to push for the effective ceasefire and cessation of violence between the parties to the conflict, who must work rapidly, through negotiations, towards consensus on such important issues as the structure of the transitional Government, and cooperate actively with the mediation efforts of IGAD and others. The international community should also attach importance to easing the humanitarian situation in South Sudan.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

39. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. China highly commends France, as President of the Council for the month of March, for guiding the Council's work to a successful conclusion. The Council has had a busy schedule this month; it adopted nine resolutions, including resolution 2206 (2015) on the reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan, and issued eight presidential statements, including those on the situation in the Middle East (see S/PRST/2015/7 and S/PRST/2015/8). I would like to focus on three points pertaining to the work of the Council this month. First, the situation in the Sudan and South Sudan has been a priority issue on the Council's agenda for the month of March.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

40. “They should also bear in mind the long-term interests of their country and their people; resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations; fully implement the Peace and National Partnership Agreement and the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initiative; and reach a broad-based consensus on the future of the country. We support the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Yemen, Mr. Benomar, in his mediation efforts and good offices. We also welcome the GCC and other international partners in playing a constructive role in helping Yemen restore stability at an early date. China will enhance coordination with the parties concerned and encourage the Council to play an active role in finding a solution to the question of Yemen.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

41. “China greatly appreciates the unique and important role played by the African Union and other African regional and subregional organizations in addressing regional and internal conflicts. We hope that the international community will strengthen cooperation and coordination with the relevant regional organizations in Africa in jointly addressing regional challenges and maintaining African peace and stability. Thirdly, on Yemen, China is deeply troubled by the dramatic worsening of the situation in that country. The top priority now is for all parties in Yemen to exercise restraint and to avoid actions that might escalate tensions.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

42. “Secondly, on Africa, the Council has considered the situations in Mali (see S/PV.7355), Cote d'Ivoire (see S/PV.7358), Burundi (see S/PV.7364), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (see S/PV.7367) and the work of United Nations Office for West Africa (see S/PV.7357), as well as other topics concerning Africa. This year, many African countries are planning to hold elections that attract the broad attention of the international community. China hopes that he United Nations and the international community will actively engage in preventive diplomacy, enhance communication with relevant countries and support them to successfully hold their respective elections.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

43. “The Security Council should assume the necessary responsibility to play an active role in promoting peace talks, ending the occupation and faciliating the reconstruction of Gaza. China is ready to enhance its cooperation with the international community and to play a greater role in promoting a solution to the question of Palestine. TherecentsecuritysituationsontheLebanese-Israeli and Syrian-Israeli borders are also troubling. China urges all parties to abide by the relevant Council resolutions and the ceasefire agreement, exercise restraint and avoid actions that might escalate tension so as to restore calm.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

44. “First, on the situation of the Middle East, China is deeply worried about the serious difficulties facing the peace process in the Middle East, and expresses deep regret over the fact that the Council failed to adopt draft resolution S/2014/9l6, on the question of Palestine, submitted by Jordan on behalf of the Arab Group of countries (see S/PV.7360). The stalemate in the peace talks will inevitably lead to further escalation. China hopes that the Palestinians and the Israelis alike will adhere to their strategic choice ofpeace, stay the course ofthe peace talks, meet each other half-way and resume peace talks as soon as possible. The international community should enhance coordination and be open- minded in an effort to help both sides restore trust.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

45. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. We greatly appreciate Chile's leadership as President this month in enabling the Council to successfully conduct its work. China will serve as President for the month of February, and we will do all that we can to ensure the success of our work next month. We hope that we will continue to enjoy the full support of all colleagues on the Council. With regard to the Council's work this month', I should like to focus on three issues.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

46. “We should recognize the importance of the links between terrorist and criminal organizations, and prevent and combat terrorist organizations that use the Internet and information and communications technology in order to engage in terrorist activities, with a view to maintaining international and regional peace and stability. In conclusion, I would like to wish Chile the very best when it assumes the presidency of the Council in January.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

47. “Terrorism now takes place in broader geographical areas, and the means that terrorists resort to are increasingly cruel. That presents a serious threat to international peace and security. The international community must adhere to uniform criteria in dealing with this and abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respecting countries' sovereignty, while the United Nations and the Security Council must play the leading role. We must take steps to cut off terrorist financing and channels for recruiting members and obtaining equipment.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

48. “At the initiative of Chad, as President of the Council, the Council held an open meeting (see S/PV.7343) and adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2014/27 on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), in which the Council expressed its wish to establish more effective relations with the Peace and Security Council of the AU and called on the international community to increase its efforts to improve peace and security in Africa. China has always been a constructive participant in that area, and is ready to work with the international community to promote enhanced cooperation with the African Union in peacekeeping and help Africa achieve its goal of a conflict-free continent by 2020. Thirdly, regarding the issue of counter-terrorism, the recent numerous terrorist attacks have taken a heavy toll.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

49. “We urge Palestine and Israel to exercise restraint and take steps to ease tensions, rebuild mutual trust and restart the peace talks. China has been closely following the peace process in the Middle East, and has pushed for peace and negotiations. We firmly support using the good offices of the international community and the due role of the Council. We welcome the draft resolution proposed by Jordan on the question of Palestine and Israel and hope the Council will act as soon as possible to respond to the legitimate concerns of the Arab countries. Secondly, on the question of Africa, the Council has discussed items on Libya, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the situation in Central Africa and the LRA.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

50. “Mr. Zhao Yong (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has had a very intense month. We adopted eight resolutions, including ones on combating terrorism and cross-border criminal organizations, and issued four presidential statements on the Central African region and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), among other items. China greatly appreciates Chad's proactive and effective work at the helm of the Council, and its successful leadership of our work. With regard to the Council's work this month, I would like to focus on three issues. The first is the situation in the Middle East. China is deeply concerned about the continuing tension between Palestine and Israel and the recurring bloodshed that has resulted in many innocent civilian casualties.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source