On behalf of the Chinese delegation I would like to thank those delegations which spoke at this afternoon’s meeting — including Algeria, Brazil, the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union and its 12 associated countries, and Mali — for their condolences on the passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. The …
Mr. Deng Xiaoping, who was deeply loved by Chinese people of all ethnic groups, passed away in Beijing on 19 February 1997.
Mr. Deng Xiaoping was an outstanding leader whose high prestige was acknowledged by the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and Chinese people of all…
At the outset, the delegation of China would like to thank the Vice-Minister without Portfolio of Angola, General Carneiro, for his condolences on the passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. The delegation of China will convey his sentiments to the Chinese Government and people and to the family of Mr. Deng X…
We voted against the draft resolution on sending military observers to Guatemala when it was considered by the Council on 10 January 1997. We made it clear then that that was not a situation that we wanted to see. The causes of the situation were clearly set out in the statement that I made on that …
The Chinese delegation has just voted against the draft resolution before us. This is not a situation we would have liked to see. It was caused entirely by the erroneous acts of the Government of Guatemala.
China has all along supported the peace process in Guatemala and the relevant resolutions ad…
Before the General Assembly takes action on the draft resolution relating to the item entitled “Measures to eliminate international terrorism”, the Chinese delegation would like to state the following.
Before action was taken on the draft resolution relating to this item in the Sixth Committee duri…
I wish first of all to thank the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Mr. Wolfgang Hoffmann, for his introduction of the work of that organization during the past year. The international community concluded the Comprehe…
The Chinese delegation has just joined the consensus on draft resolution A/51/L.44 on assistance in mine clearance. China is in favour of the humanitarian efforts made by the international community to avoid the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians. In countries that are faced with the task …
The Chinese delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution VI under agenda item 110 (c), “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”.
Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity is a basic principle enshrined in the United Nations Charter. That principle should be strictly adhe…
The flames of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina died out a year ago. During the past year, through the efforts of the parties concerned and with the assistance of the international community, the implementation of the Peace Agreement has been going well. The elections held in Bosnia and Herzegovina went…
The question of Angola, having dragged on for so long, has finally entered into a phase of positive change that is worthy of celebration. We have always believed that at the core of the question of Angola is the lack of mutual trust between the parties concerned, particularly on the part of UNITA. T…
As the representative of Viet Nam, in his statement before the General Assembly today, touched upon the declaration issued by China on 15 May 1996 and mentioned the Xisha and Nansha Islands, which are in the territory of China, the Chinese delegation is compelled to
First, the Xisha and Nansha Isla…
First of all, please allow me to congratulate the President of the Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the remarkable successes achieved under their outstanding leadership at the M…
The Middle East peace process has experienced difficulties and setbacks since the beginning of this year. This has been marked by the failure to implement fully the agreements reached between Palestine and Israel and even by serious bloodshed between the two sides. The ray of hope for peace in the M…
The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the President of the Security Council for submitting the annual report of the Council to the General Assembly. The report basically reflects the work of the Council in the period from 1995 to 1996. Though fewer resolutions and presidential statements were adopt…
This item has been under discussion at the General Assembly for five years, since the adoption of resolution 46/182. The fifth birthday of the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs is also drawing near. The Chinese delegation has noted with appreciation the unremitting efforts made by th…
Since the latter part of October, violence and conflict have been escalating in eastern Zaire, resulting in
The Chinese delegation is gravely concerned and disturbed by the renewed fighting and the displacement of millions of refugees in the Great Lakes region.
We appeal to the parties concerned t…
The item we are now considering bears on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The General Assembly has already adopted a number of resolutions, reaffirming such established norms governing international relations as respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in t…
The Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole of the General Assembly has just concluded the mid-term review of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s (UN-NADAF). The conclusion shows that the main goals of UN-NADAF are far from having been attained, despite the untiring effort…
Since its establishment 40 years ago, the Asian- African Legal Consultative Committee (AALCC) has become a significant and unique organization of an intergovernmental and regional nature in the international arena, while the number of its full member States has increased from 7 to the present 43. It…
