On September 21, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the UN 75th Anniversary Summit. He pointed out that China will always be a practitioner of multilateralism, actively participate in the reform and construction of the global governance system, and firmly safeguard the international community with the United Nations as its core. The system firmly maintains the international order based on international law and the core role of the United Nations in international affairs.
On September 21, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the commemorative summit of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng
From the first signing of the UN Charter to the inclusion of a number of UN resolutions on "Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind", the 75-year calendar of the UN is engraved with pages of memory about China.
Especially since its legal seat in the United Nations was restored in 1971, China has always been a firm supporter and active participant in the cause of the United Nations.
In today's world, major changes unseen in a century are superimposed on the global pandemic of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and the world that has entered a period of turbulent change has attracted much attention.
At the special node of the 75th anniversary, looking back at China's "United Nations footprint", every step may inspire reality.
1. The Chinese delegation first signs the UN Charter
On April 25, 1945, representatives from 50 countries convened a meeting of the United Nations International Organization with the determination to "save future generations from the scourge of war that the present generation has experienced twice."
On June 25th, the participants unanimously adopted the UN Charter.
On the 26th, China, as one of the founding members of the United Nations, was the first country to sign the UN Charter.
The representative of the Communist Party of China, Dong Biwu, participated in the founding assembly of the United Nations as a member of the Chinese delegation and signed the UN Charter with a brush, marking the eternal seal of China.
The Charter came into effect on October 24 of the same year, and the United Nations was formally established, opening a new chapter in the cause of world peace and development.
2. The UN General Assembly restores all legal rights of the People's Republic of China in the UN
On October 25, 1971, the 26th United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 on the restoration of all legal rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority of 76 votes in favour, 35 votes against, and 17 abstentions, recognizing the People’s Republic of China. The government representative is the only legal representative of China in the United Nations.
Less than a month later, the Chinese delegation attended the UN General Assembly meeting. Qiao Guanhua, the head of the delegation, appeared on the forum of the 26th UN General Assembly and delivered a speech on behalf of the government of the People’s Republic of China. “We will work with all peace-loving and justice-loving countries and people. Stand together and work together to safeguard the national independence and sovereignty of all countries, to maintain international peace and to promote the cause of human progress."
3. Deng Xiaoping became the first Chinese leader to appear on the UN forum
In 1974, the UN General Assembly decided to convene the sixth special session of the UN General Assembly in April of that year to study raw materials and development issues.
On April 6, 1974, the then Vice Premier of the State Council of China, Deng Xiaoping, led a delegation to New York to attend the meeting. This was the first time that China had sent a high-level delegation to attend the UN General Assembly after it restored its legal seat in the United Nations.
On April 10, Deng Xiaoping delivered a speech at the sixth special session of the United Nations, becoming the first Chinese leader to appear on the UN forum.
In his speech, he comprehensively expounded the theory of "three worlds" and China's foreign policy, and solemnly declared that China will never seek hegemony, "China is not now and will not be a superpower in the future."
4. Ni Zhengyu became the first Chinese judge to be elected as a judge of the United Nations International Court of Justice after the founding of New China
In November 1984, Ni Zhengxu, a famous Chinese international jurist who had participated in the Tokyo trial, was elected as a judge of the United Nations International Court of Justice, becoming the first Chinese judge to be elected after the founding of New China.
In February 2003, Shi Jiuyong, another well-known Chinese international jurist, was elected as the President of the United Nations International Court of Justice. He became the first Chinese judge to serve as the President of the Court since its establishment in 1946. He performed his duties with exquisite knowledge and diligence. Won universal praise from the international community and international legal circles.
5. China becomes a member of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
In December 1988, the 43rd UN General Assembly unanimously agreed that China would join the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations.
In April 1990, the Chinese army sent five military observers to the UN Truce Supervision Organization, which opened the way for the Chinese army to participate in UN peacekeeping operations.
The data picture shows on March 23, 2016, local time, in the camp of the Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon in the village of Sina in southern Lebanon. 410 officers and soldiers were awarded the United Nations "Honor of Peace" medal.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Ye Yangping
Over the past 30 years, China’s "Blue Helmets" have become a key force for the United Nations to maintain peace.
The Chinese military has participated in 25 UN peacekeeping operations and dispatched more than 40,000 peacekeeping officers and soldiers.
Through peacekeeping missions, China has demonstrated to the world that it is a responsible major country that loves peace and actively participates in UN affairs, and fulfills its solemn commitment to safeguard regional and world peace.
6. The Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing
Women’s issues have always been the focus of the United Nations.
In September 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing. The theme of the conference was: Seeking equality, development and peace through action.
The data picture shows participants from various countries who attended the World Women’s Conference in Beijing in September 1995. They took part in the gala to sing and dance.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
The Fourth World Conference on Women is an unprecedented event in the history of the United Nations. A total of 17,600 leaders and representatives from 197 countries and regions attended the meeting.
In the 16th plenary meeting, representatives from various parties held lively discussions on issues such as eradicating poverty, stopping wars, stopping violence against women, and eliminating gender inequality.
The meeting finally passed the landmark "Beijing Declaration" and "Platform of Action", which has a far-reaching impact on improving the status of women in all countries and enhancing the understanding and friendship among people of all countries, especially women.
7. The Chinese head of state attended the UN General Assembly for the first time and delivered a speech
In October 1995, the special commemorative meeting for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations opened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The then President of China Jiang Zemin attended the meeting and delivered a speech entitled "Let us build a better world together."
This is the first time that a Chinese head of state has participated in the UN General Assembly and delivered an important speech.
Jiang Zemin called on contemporary politicians of all countries to live up to the expectations of the people of the world and jointly create a better world.
Jiang Zemin pointed out that the trend of human society's progress is unstoppable.
Any country that relies on being powerful, believes in force, seeks hegemony, and pursues expansionary policies is doomed to failure.
Making excuses for infringing on the sovereignty of other countries and interfering in the internal affairs of other countries will eventually reap the consequences.
8. Hu Jintao first mentioned the "harmonious world" at the summit meeting for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations
In 2005, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the then Chinese President Hu Jintao attended the summit meeting on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and delivered an important speech entitled "Working hard to build a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity".
In his speech, Hu Jintao comprehensively expounded China's views and positions on the international situation and major international issues, and put forward specific proposals on strengthening the role of the United Nations, promoting the reform of the United Nations, and promoting international development cooperation.
For the first time, he proposed the concept of a "harmonious world", and this new worldview has attracted widespread attention from the international community at the United Nations venue.
9. China provides the first high-tech public product to the United Nations
In 2014, China donated to the United Nations and shared the 2000 and 2010 30-meter global surface coverage data with the international community.
This is the first high-tech public product provided by China to the United Nations.
This data is also called a "snapshot of the land surface" by the outside world, and contains a variety of data information such as global farmland, forests, grasslands, and water bodies.
The “snapshot” every 10 years can effectively reflect the overall changes in global land use and landscape patterns, and will provide support for the international community to conduct in-depth research on global change, implement the sustainable development agenda, and improve the global governance system. Global challenges in the field of resources, environment and ecology will also play an important role.
X. Xi Jinping attends a series of summits on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations
The United Nations celebrated its "70th birthday" in 2015.
Chinese President Xi Jinping went to New York to attend a series of summits on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in September 2015, and he was on the UN forum for the first time.
He attended the General Debate of the General Assembly and the United Nations Development Summit and delivered speeches, presided over the Global Women’s Summit and South-South Cooperation Roundtable, and attended important events such as the working luncheon of leaders on climate change.
On a series of important occasions, Xi Jinping stood at the height of history, grasped the pulse of the times, faced the future of mankind, reviewed the development of the United Nations, revisited the spirit of the United Nations Charter, and profoundly explained China's policy propositions on international order and issues related to the future and destiny of mankind , Put forward a series of practical cooperation initiatives and measures, leaving a deep historical mark on the evolution of the international pattern and the history of China’s diplomacy.
11. Xi Jinping elaborated on the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva
In January 2017, a high-level meeting at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva called "Consulting and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind" attracted the attention of the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech entitled "Together to Build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind", systematically expounding this core concept of China's foreign policy in the new era, giving the proposition of this era richer and more profound connotations.
Faced with the question of the times of "what is the world, what do we do", Xi Jinping summarized and reviewed the basic principles of international relations from a historical perspective, and summarized the basic principles of building a community with a shared future for mankind; from a practical perspective, he advocated the building of lasting peace, universal security, and A world of common prosperity, openness and tolerance, and a clean and beautiful world interprets the goal path to achieve a community with a shared future; from a future perspective, responding to the international community’s concern about China’s direction and proclaiming that China will make unremitting efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Today, 75 years later, the world is facing the "most serious global crisis" since World War II, and human society is once again at a new crossroads.
After the storm is a rainbow.
After being tested again and again, the United Nations is still full of vitality, entrusting the yearning of more than 7 billion people for a better life.
With the holding of a series of high-level meetings such as the 75th Anniversary Summit of the United Nations, the General Debate of the 75th UN General Assembly, and the United Nations Biodiversity Summit, the world has entered "United Nations time". In the coming days, President Xi Jinping will continue to participate in the international multilateral conference. Express China's views and voice on the stage.
"What kind of United Nations does the world need? How should the United Nations play a role in the post-epidemic era?" Thinking in this era may become clearer in the sound of discussions on international occasions.
Author: Huang Yu Chin