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China
STANCE ON THE UNITED NATIONS :
The People's Republic of China feels that it is the United
Nations that will help guide the world into the 21st century with
peace, international security, and international cooperation. The
PRC fully abides by the United Nations Charter, and feels that it
is in the best interest of all nations to work together in order
to resolve international dilemmas. In the interests of the all
nations, the PRC guarantees that it will work hard with fellow
United Nations' members to hear the voices and maintain the
general will of the international community. The world today can
be seen as one of interdependence. The PRC notions that together,
nations with the guidance of the United Nations, will be able to
work towards international stability with a basis on the interest
of development into the next century.
(http://www.nywork4.undp.org)
STANCE ON THE NUCLEAR ISSUE :
The nuclear problems in the world are a key issue that must
be dealt with quickly, decisively, and effectively. The PRC
acknowledges that the primary cause of the Nuclear arms race is
the cold war, and that currently, nuclear disarmament and
prevention of nuclear proliferation is in the best interests of
all countries. The nuclear issue has had especially profound
impact in the South/Southeast Asian continent in the past year.
The tests conducted by both India and Pakistan have destabilized
the situation further, and have severely affected all nuclear
disarmament proceedings worldwide. The PRC feels that it is
absolutely necessary that both India and Pakistan adopt the
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, as well as the Nuclear Non-
Proliferation Treaty. As it has always been, the PRC's policy to
support all efforts made to dismantle and prohibit nuclear
weaponry from being stockpiled or tested continues to be
effective. (Interpreting Chinese)
STANCE ON WORLD ECONOMIC CONDITIONS :
The PRC considers the East Asian and Russian economic crisis
to be one of utmost importance. Due to the steady decline of the
Japanese Yen, most Asian markets have felt a tremendous tremor
that has shaken individual markets, and now the repercussions are
being felt worldwide. The PRC feels that, now with the Russian
market disaster and the continuation of the Japanese decline, the
United Nations' member states and the International Monetary Fund
should provide assistance and help to re-boost the economies of
these countries. This is especially in the best interest of
developed western nations, who have had a vested economic
interest in this region of the world for years past. (Current
History)
STANCE ON THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE SITUATION :
The issue of the Middle East continues to be flogged by both
the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. The PRC
feels that it is in the best interests of both these peoples, and
the rest of the Arab states to create and everlasting peace,
which would involve land transferrals. It is very important that
the United Nations focus on this region of the world in order to
prevent further acts of terrorism, which the PRC strongly
disapproves of. The PRC will continue to support, as it always
has, those nations who continue to make an effort to bring the
turmoil in the Middle East to rest. (http://www.chinanews.org/)
STANCE ON THE YUGOSLAV/KOSOVO ISSUE :
The PRC is of the view that the internal problems in Kosovo
are the concern of only the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY).
The PRC feels that any engagement between the two is a matter
that should be dealt with only by political talks, and should be
resolved in non-violence. The United Nations should only get
involved if the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should come to the
United Nations in need of assistance. The PRC is strongly opposed
to increasing notions of sending UN peacekeeping forces, and even
more opposed to the NATO proposal of air-strikes. Many view the
crisis at hand as one spurred by racial differences, spawning
violence. However, the PRC would like to state that Yugoslavia is
made up of many disparate races, and that this situation is best
left in the FRY's experienced and worthy hands.
(www.abcnews.com, nrwork4.undp.org/missions/china/)
STANCE ON UNITED NATIONS REFORM :
The PRC has always felt that the United Nations may need
reform, but any such efforts must be carried out in a democratic
manner. The PRC's primary stance is in support of thorough study
of any resolution or reform policy brought up that seems
appropriate to the majority of the member states. Secondly, the
PRC feels that prior to any reform, the United Nations budget
dilemma should be resolved; thus providing accurate funding for a
potentially newly renovated United Nations. The PRC also supports
a new budget, which has been called the "Developing Account."
Under such an account, funds would be used solely to support and
incite development in developing countries, primarily in Africa.
In regards to Security Council Reform, the PRC feels that making
the SC more accessible and possibly larger is indeed a step
forward in better representing the world. However, the PRC does
not believe that it is rational to reject the veto power
inhibited in the five permanent members. Historically, the veto
came to existence as a decision making procedure formed on the
basis of lessons drawn from the original League of Nations. Its
existence is a historical necessity, as well as an objective
reality. Thus, the veto power is a justified attribute entitled
to the United States, France, England, the Russian Federation,
and the People's Republic of China. The PRC feels that reform to
the Security Council should constitute efforts to increase its
size to represent a greater world interest.
(China and World)
STANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS :
Human rights is an issue that the PRC is strongly supportive
of. The PRC has always supported and viewed human rights as a
vital element in maintaining any world peace and security. It is
a very critical element in world affairs, and is in the interests
of all nations to pursue. The PRC would like to address
allegations made by fellow member states in regards to its own
programs concerning human rights development. Since the opening
of new policies and reformed democratic methods, the Chinese
government has enabled new rights to its denizens and better
protecting people under the legal system. Recently, the PRC has
signed the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and
Cultural Rights, adopting new domestic liberties for the Chinese
people. Within two months, the PRC will acknowledge the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which
forever will prevent situations such as that of Tiananmen Square
from occurring. It is encouraged that the United Nations' member
states continue to fend any human rights atrocities going into
the next century. The PRC actively supports all United Nations
measures taken or being implemented in order to further enhance
the lives of all people in the world. (Current History,
www.chinadaily.net)
STANCE ON THE AFGHANI/IRANI SITUATION :
An issue of high concern immediately in South Asia and now
spreading across the world regards the turmoil in Afghanistan. As
a neighbor to the Afghani nation, China feels that the terrorist
activity taking place in Afghanistan is one of great threat.
Recently, clues in the US embassy bombings in Kenya have lead to
militant leader Osama bin Ladin, who's movement is housed in
Afghanistan. However, of more important issues is the conflict
between Iran and Afghanistan. The PRC, a long time enemy of any
form of terrorism, deeply regrets the unfortunate assassinations
of the nine Irani diplomats. However, with some 250,000 troops
poised to attack, the PRC is growing more fearful of the possible
de-stabilization of the South Asian region. To maintain peace in
this situation and prevent further degradation of the situation
is in the best interest of all nations in the region. The PRC
feels that, above any resolution passed, the support of the
United Nations should remain as the leading role in this dilemma.
The PRC feels that effective measures taken by the United Nations
should be chiefly concerned with the preventing of weaponry from
flowing into Afghanistan. Similar to the situation in Iraq,
United Nations teams should perform weapon checks within the
country, if possible, but definitely on any imports. The PRC then
feels that it is necessary to host talks between the Irani and
Afghani governments in an effort to reach a peaceful settlement,
and potentially a cease-fire. (Interpreting Chinese,
nywork4.undp.org/missions/china/)