At UN, Foreign Minister Wang Yi sees ‘hope’ in turbulent times, reaffirms ‘One China’ policy — Global Issues

“We are at a challenging time. COVID-19 He said in his speech before the high-level debate of the UN General Assembly.

Still, amid this “new period of uncertainty and transition” there are reasons for hope, continued Mr. Wang, pointing to the world’s growing multipolarity, deepening economic globalization and deepening economic globalization. , and societies are increasingly digitizing and diversifying cultures.

‘Stand up for peace, oppose war’

“Peace and development remain the fundamental trend of our time. The people’s calls for progress and cooperation grew louder. How should we respond to the call of the times and follow the trend of history to build a common community for humanity? He asked and replied in the words of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said that the world must stand up for peace and oppose war. “War only opens up ‘Pandora’s box… we must resolve our differences through peaceful means.’

Furthermore, he urged the board to pursue development and eradication of poverty. Once again, in the words of President Xi, Mr. Wang called for development to be at the center of the international agenda and for the development rights of all countries to be respected. The international community must always be open and inclusive, because “openness is the surest path to prosperity.”

‘2030 pacesetter agenda’

Mr. Wang went on to say that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council As the world’s largest developing country, China is committed to solidarity and cooperation with other countries. “It will follow the trend of the times and pursue the common interests of the vast majority of countries,” he declared, noting China’s efforts to maintain global peace and stability, including including its adherence to the global non-proliferation regime and its contribution to UN peacekeeping operations. .

Human rights

China is also contributing to global development and has worked to keep global industrial and supply chains running. China is a major trading partner of more than 130 countries and regions “is the biggest engine of the global economy … and a leader in its implementation. Agenda 2030achieved its poverty reduction target 10 years ahead of schedule,” said Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

China is upholding the international order and is committed to the principles of uncharted and has supported the UN-centered international system. “China has engaged in multilateral affairs in all fields and … has fulfilled its international obligations well. China obeys Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man and has made unremitting efforts to protect and strengthen its human rights”.

In this context, the Foreign Minister said that China resolutely opposes efforts to politicize human rights and has made efforts to promote the medical development of international human rights cooperation.

Mediation hotspot

After detailing China’s commitment to a development path based on clean, green growth and a cooperative initiative to ensure global food security, Mr. Wang said that China is also doing mediators of global hotspot issues, “while adhering to the principle of non-interference and respecting the will and needs of the countries concerned”.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, he said: “China supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of the crisis… and the fundamental solution is to address the legitimate security concerns of all. parties and build a balanced, efficient, and sustainable security architecture”.

He added: “We call on all parties concerned to keep the crisis from spreading and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Turning to Taiwan, which has been “an inseparable part of China’s territory since ancient times”, Mr. Wang stressed that the ‘One China’ policy has become a basic norm in international relations. and international consensus.

His country will continue to work for peaceful reunification with sincerity, he said, adding that, in order to accomplish this goal, the country must resist separatist activities with resolute determination. and take the strongest steps to resist outside interference.

“Only when China is completely unified, can there be lasting peace in the Taiwan Strait… Any move to hinder China’s unification will be subject to the wheel of history,” he said. crushed,” he said.