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Climate changeThe People's Republic of China affirms the spirit and principle
of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and
the Kyoto Protocol. We urge the international community to adopt and implement
the Kyoto Protocol. The PRC has taken various measures to improve energy efficiency
and promote the use of new and renewable energies. Recalling Agenda 21 and
the sustainable development goals set by the Rio Conference on Environment
and Development, we call upon developed countries to honor their commitment
to reverse the decline of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and to achieve
the agreed target of 0.7% of GDP for ODA. In support of GA/44/228, the issue
of foreign debt must be addressed by the international community if developing
countries are to participate in global efforts to protect the environment.
Education, training and awareness are essential components of combating environmental
deterioration. The PRC encourages all societies to participate in environmental
publicity and educational activities. We have sought to popularize environmental
protection knowledge among the people and raise their consciousness about
environmental issues. The PRC further addressed the issue of environmental
education at the Regional Roundtable for East Asia and the Pacific Region.
In this regard, we invite the international community to develop educational
courses and programs to promote public awareness of environmental issues including
climate change. In keeping with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete
the Ozone Layer Article 10, the PRC calls upon the developed countries to
share scientific and technological information. We support the Rio Declaration,
in particular, Article 9 which states that cooperation is essential to strengthen
capacity building for sustainable development. The impact of armed conflicts on the environmentThe PRC supports the Stockholm
Declaration, the Rio Declaration as well as GA/55/199. A peaceful and stable
international environment is vital for the realization of social development.
Protracted armed conflict can bring enormous loss of life and property directly
undermining social development. The PRC fully supports each Member State's
sovereign right to formulate their own social and political system. Therefore,
the international community must refrain from interfering in the internal
affairs of States in conflict regions in accordance with the UN Charter Chapter
1 Article 2. The PRC abides by the Geneva Protocol, specifically, Article
35 which prohibits the use of weapons of mass destruction. We are also ardently
opposed to the development of chemical and biological weapons and implore
the international community to endorse the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
as well as the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. The PRC urges the adoption
and implementation of the Millennium Declaration within the international
community in regards to the trafficking of arms. Further, we support the Program
of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms
and Light Weapons. In accordance with the Beijing Declaration E/2001/NGO/1,
the PRC and African States will cooperate in stopping the illegal proliferation,
circulation, and trafficking of small and light weapons. We believe that Member
States should formulate and improve their own laws and regulations in this
regard We call upon Member States to uphold the Rio Declaration which calls
for the protection of the environment during armed conflict. The Taiwan questionRecalling A/RES/26/2758, which restored all legitimate
rights in the United Nations to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and expelled
the representatives of the Taiwan authorities, the PRC irrevocably states
that Taiwan is an issue of safeguarding state sovereignty and territorial
integrity, defending national honor, and opposing external interference with
the Chinese people. We affirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter,
specifically Article 2. The 1943 Cairo Declaration and the 1945 Potsdam Declaration
have also unequivocally reaffirmed our sovereignty over Taiwan in international
law. In the 54th Session of the General Assembly, the five permanent members
of the Security Council stood together and opposed Taiwan's participation
in the UN, along with an overwhelming majority of Member States. This fully
demonstrates the strong resolve of the vast majority. The PRC, as the sole
legitimate government of the Chinese people, has the right and obligation
to represent the whole of China in international organizations. As such, there
is simply no issue as to Taiwan's representation at the United Nations or
at any other international organization composed of sovereign states. Taiwan
has and continues to participate in regional economic organizations under
the designation of Taipei, China or Chinese Taipei. However, this is only
an ad hoc arrangement and cannot constitute a model applicable to other inter-governmental
organizations or gatherings. The PRC is concerned with the intervention of
foreign anti-Chinese forces with relation to Taiwan and we resolutely believe
that this intervention is an attempt to internationalize the Taiwan question
and obstruct the reunification of China. Continued interference is bound to
meet with firm opposition by the Chinese people, including the people in Taiwan.
Finally, The PRC is absolutely opposed to the application of the German or
Korean formula in handling the reunification of China. The situation in the
PRC is the result of a civil war in China and is the outcome of the intervention
by foreign forces. The division of Germany and Korea was caused by international
factors at the end of WWII and is based on international accords. The question
of Taiwan is an internal one and only the PRC has the authority to answer
it. The Korean peninsulaRecognizing A/56/251 and A/RES/55/11, the PRC maintains
a consistent position to maintain and promote peace and stability on the Korean
Peninsula. Recalling Article 2 of the UN Charter, we support the improvement
of relations and reconciliation between the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK)
and the Republic of Korea (ROK) through open dialogue and consultation, leading
to the eventual realization of independent and peaceful reunification. We
congratulate the DPRK and the ROK on the Pyongyang Summit in June, 2000 and
we recognize the 5-point consensus on major issues reached by the North and
the South. The PRC firmly believes that the Pyongyang summit has produced
valuable results and is a major event of historical significance. We believe
that this summit will make an important contribution to the maintenance of
peace and security on the Korean Peninsula, throughout Asia and the entire
world. As a Korean neighbor and having maintained diplomatic relations with
both countries, the PRC is willing to continue to play a constructive role
in relations between the DPRK and the ROK. The PRC accepts the U.S. military
presence on the Korean peninsula as requested by the ROK for the time after
the reunification of the North and South. However, the PRC reiterates the
necessity of independent and peaceful reconciliation and the promotion of
North-South relations. Economic sanctions as a means of averting conflict situationsThe People's Republic of China (PRC) stresses the need for the international community
to take action in order to prevent conflict situations. However, in most cases
we are not in favor of using mandatory measures such as economic sanctions.
First, as stated in A/Res/55/22 and A/Res/53/10, we oppose the use of such
measures as a means of political or economic compulsion placed upon weaker
or less developed States. The use of such measures violates the principles
set forth in the UN Charter and should therefore by condemned. Secondly, most
conflicts arise in economically underdeveloped regions, and the use of economic
sanctions will only exacerbate this situation. Therefore, the PRC stresses
the need to find alternative means for averting conflict situations, reserving
the use of economic sanctions only in those situations where other strategies
have failed. The PRC also welcomes the report of the Working Group on the
General Issues on Sanctions and agrees that the extended long-term use of
sanctions leads to a decline in the standard of living for the citizens of
the region, namely women and children. Noting this, the PRC stresses that
when it is necessary to resort to economic sanctions as a means to averting
conflicts, these sanctions must take into consideration the economic, political,
and social situation in the region. It is imperative that the design of sanctions
be situation-specific and only prevent the flow of goods which could directly
cause the further escalation of conflict. Other goods, such as food and clothing,
should not be sanctioned, for this only promotes the continuation of poverty
and underdevelopment in the region. International terrorismRecalling S/Res/1377 and S/Res/1368, the PRC joins
Member States to form a global effort to stop not only the direct and final
acts of terrorists, but also to halt the training and spread of terrorist
tactics. As evidenced by the joint statement issued by APEC leaders, the PRC
supports any and all actions which block the transfer of financial or other
monetary assets to suspected terrorist groups. It is only possible for terrorists
to function effectively when they have the financial resources to pay for,
and support an attack, and it is imperative that the international community
as a whole take the appropriate steps to prevent these terrorist organizations
from getting the money they require. In the aftermath of the September 11th
attacks, the world has seen a new War on Terrorism, and the effects of this
war have been widespread. It is important for the international community
to realize that an act of terrorism is a direct breach on the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of the State attacked. Therefore, in response to
such an attack, a State has an interest and right to find those who perpetrated
the attack and bring them to justice. However, this must not be used as a
means for any State to wage war on sovereign regimes or to gain influence
in a region of the world. The response must be a broad-based and global effort,
and the PRC believes that the United Nations, and in particular the Security
Council, provide the ideal forum to organize such an effort. We fully support
the United Nations Security Council in the resolutions passed thus far regarding
terrorism and call for the timely cooperation and information sharing of all
Member States in regards to terrorism. The PRC would like to see further steps
taken to develop a set of guiding principles from which it will be possible
for further efforts on terrorism to be based. By taking such steps, the United
Nations can ensure the cooperation and agreement of all Member States in the
global war on terror. Situation in Sierra LeoneThe PRC expresses it deepest sympathy and regret
to the people of Sierra Leone for the events that have transpired over several
years. The situation in Sierra Leone is an example of the dangers facing people
living in underdeveloped and developing States. The PRC, noting S/RES/1385
and S/RES/1306, is pleased with the progress made in Sierra Leone through
the actions of the international community and in particular the United Nations
Security Council. We applaud the international community for their support
of these resolutions, in particular the formation and implementation of a
Certification of Origin regime for diamonds originating in the region. The
PRC would like all Member States to note that it is the illegal trafficking
of diamonds from Sierra Leone which has helped to fuel much of the conflict
which has taken place in that region, and in order to continue to promote
peace it is necessary that no State import any diamonds from Sierra Leone
which have not been certified by the official, sovereign government of Sierra
Leone. As to the further situation in the region, the PRC asks all Member
States to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone.
The PRC continues to support UNAMSIL and their efforts to ensure peace and
stability in the region. However, what is required most to prevent further
conflict is the development of the region, and the PRC calls upon the international
community and in particular the developed States, to provide in anyway possible
to promote the further development of Sierra Leone and the surrounding region. Children left behind: HIV/AIDS, parental death, and living with the diseaseThe People's Republic of China (PRC) recognizes that children are the most
vulnerable victims of HIV/AIDS and gives priority to the prevention and control
of this disease. We believe that the best way of prevention is through education.
The PRC urges all demographic schools to provide education on HIV/AIDS and
reproductive health. We must tighten health education and behavioral intervention,
and pay attention to achieving real results. For pregnant women who are HIV/AIDS
infected, drugs and other intervening measures, as well as Caesarian section
and artificial feeding should be used to control the spread of AIDS from the
mothers to the babies. We must provide guidance according to different situations,
tighten supervision and guidance of medical personal, and strictly enforce
the law concerning blood collection as stated in the China Action Plan for
Stopping and Controlling AIDS. The PRC recognizes the special recognition
children need when HIV/AIDS has affected their lives. In spirit of the Convention
on the Rights of the Child and Beijing Declaration on Commitments for Children,
the PRC recommends that the international community fully implement the goals
of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS in Conflict ZonesThe PRC emphasizes that armed conflicts exacerbate
the spread of HIV/AIDS. We urge all regional, international, and non-governmental
organizations involved in the assistance of those involved in armed conflicts
to have all medical personnel trained proficiently in dealing with HIV/AIDS.
We support the creation of mechanism for preventing risks in blood transfusion
and the mechanism for insuring HIV/AIDS workers against accidental infection.
It is also imperative to provide HIV/AIDS patients with medical treatment
and social relief during times of conflict. The PRC suggests the integration
of all networks dealing with HIV/AIDS in order to establish efficient, comprehensive,
and responsive capabilities of dealing with emergency HIV/AIDS cases. The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the HIV/AIDS pandemicAs stated in the China Action Plan for Stopping and Controlling AIDS, the
PRC believes that governments should take charge of the HIV/AIDS issue. In
order to be successful however, Member States should welcome the assistance
of relevant NGOs with mutual respect for sovereignty. The PRC has worked closely
with the Join Untied Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and urges the mobilization
of international forces to work together to battle this disease. The PRC calls
upon the international community to show political commitment and pledge financial
support in fighting this global epidemic. Active and effective measures must
be taken to curb the rapid spreading of HIV/AIDS. Inadequate resources are
major factors to the worsening of HIV/AIDS prevalence. The PRC requests NGOs
to pay particular attention in aiding developing countries, particularly those
in Africa, as they are currently the worst-affected region. The PRC deeply
appreciates the efforts of the United Nations for the prevention and control
of HIV/AIDS at the global level, particularly in the coordination and strengthening
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