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Chairman, Chairman
I congratulate the Ambassador of Kuwait, Tarek M.A.M. Albanai, and the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Liz Gregoir-van Haaren, on the appointment of the Co-Chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGP) at the 80th session of the General Assembly. China will fully support them in fulfilling their responsibilities under this Assembly mandate and in advancing the IHL on the right track.
Today’s world has entered a new period of turmoil and transformation, fraught with frequent geopolitical clashes. The international community looks forward to the Security Council meeting its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. China supports the Security Council in the timely implementation of necessary and reasonable reforms to enhance its credibility and effectiveness in order to better respond to crises and challenges.
First, it is vital to maintain the right direction of reform. Security Council reform touches upon the very foundation of global governance and therefore requires a long-term perspective. It must be consistent with the trend of time, namely the multipolarity of the world and the collective rise of the Global South. The unreasonable membership of the Council, the overrepresentation of developed countries and the continued dominance of a particular bloc are the main reasons for criticism of the body. An effective increase in the representation and voting rights of developing countries should be the only correct direction for more small and medium-sized States to participate in decision-making. It was particularly important to address the historical injustices against Africa and to give priority to special measures in response to Africa's demands.
Second, it is vital to maintain IHL status as the main channel. On the issue of Security Council reform, the IHL process has always been the only negotiating platform with a mandate from all member states. Over the years, IHL has played an indispensable role in broadening consensus and reducing differences among member states. A small number of countries, based on their own political needs, openly challenged the authority of the IHL, abandoned the consensus of member states and threatened to launch an alternative platform. In fact, it is an attempt to force the parties to take a stand and deprive member states of the right to continue in-depth discussions. China strongly opposes such practices.
Thirdly, it is vital to strive for a comprehensive solution. Security Council reform — This is a system project. Five clusters of questions are its pillars, and they are all indispensable. Until a clear consensus is reached, any rush to adopt a unified consolidated model, promote text-based negotiations, or even impose artificial deadlines, and adopt a gradual or fragmented approach will only drive the reform process out of the way and may even stalemate it.
Fourth, it is vital to explore the cutting-edge ideas of reform. The Security Council must not only adapt to the current international situation, but also keep up with the future evolution of the global landscape. In recent years, more and more countries have begun to view Security Council reform from a strategic perspective, supporting the creation of regional and rotated seats and opposing the establishment of standing elections alone. They believe that such an approach can actually provide the Global South with more opportunities to work in the Council. Compared to proposals to expand both categories of seats, the idea is more equitable, democratic and reflects the latest thinking of member states. It deserves further discussion and consideration.
Chairman, Chairman
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war of resistance of the Chinese people to Japanese invaders and in the Second World War against fascism. It is also the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan. Japan, in its aggressive war during World War II, including colonial rule over Taiwan, committed countless atrocities, inflicting deep suffering on the Chinese people and the peoples of other affected Asian countries. Even today, however, some forces in Japan continue to promote a misguided view of the history of World War II, visit the Yasukuni Sanctuary, where war criminals of World War II Class A are revered, rewrite history textbooks for primary and secondary schools, deny the Nanking massacre, forced recruitment. «Women for comfort» and other historical facts disseminate revisionist historical narratives, such as: «End of the war»Not defeat, in vain trying to distort, deny and embellish its history of aggression and colonial rule. Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Takaiti Sanae made a brazen provocative statement about Taiwan in parliament, saying that «Emergency in Taiwan» It could be for Japan. «The threat of survival». . . . She hinted that Japan could apply the so-called right to collective self-defense to military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. Everyone knows that there is only one China in the world, the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing all of China, and Taiwan — an integral part of Chinese territory. Statements by Takaiti
China stands ready to work with all parties during the current session of the IHL to advance Security Council reform in a direction that serves the common interests of all UN member states and the long-term development of the Organization, thus contributing positively to a more equitable and equitable system of global governance.
Thank you, Chairman.
