🌐 China Takes a Stand at the UN: Veto Power Used to Uphold International Justice 🌐
This Monday, in a powerful address to the UN General Assembly, Chinese envoy Dai Bing passionately articulated China's resolute stance on wielding its veto power in the UN Security Council. The focus? A U.S.-proposed draft resolution on Gaza dated March 22.
🕊️ Dai emphasized the global call for peace that's been resonating since the onset of the Gaza conflict. \"Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, the international community has been calling overwhelmingly for a ceasefire and an end to the fighting, urgently expecting the Security Council to take concrete actions,\" he voiced.
However, he didn't hold back on critiquing the United States for its repeated obstructions to a ceasefire. According to Dai, the U.S. draft resolution was evasive on the ceasefire issue and attempted to manipulate the Security Council to endorse policies that set preconditions for peace. 😔
\"The U.S. draft resolution deviates from the consensus of the council members and runs counter to the expectations of the international community. If adopted, it will mean that the killings in Gaza will continue,\" Dai stressed. \"It will mean that the vicious act of violating international law and international humanitarian law will continue.\"
By exercising its veto power, China, alongside Algeria and Russia, took a principled stand for justice. Dai highlighted that this move was essential in compelling the U.S. to recognize that it could no longer hinder the Council's progress toward peace. ✊
\"China has no hesitation in exercising its veto against a draft resolution that will have such serious consequences. As a permanent member of the Security Council, China has stepped up to shoulder its responsibilities and won the broad support of the international community,\" he declared.
🌍 The result? The subsequent adoption of Resolution 2728, calling for an immediate ceasefire. Dai underscored the binding nature of this resolution, criticizing any claims that it is \"non-binding,\" as such assertions undermine the Council's authority and credibility.
Dai's address wasn't just about criticism; it was a fervent call to action. He urged Israel to cease military aggression and lift the blockade on Gaza. He also called on the U.S. to shoulder its responsibilities as a permanent member of the Security Council.
🚨 Expressing deep concern over recent airstrikes on Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria, Dai condemned the violation of international law and warned of the risks it poses to regional stability.
At the heart of his message was a return to the core issue: the unfulfilled two-state solution between Palestine and Israel. Dai reaffirmed China's support for Palestine's membership in the United Nations and urged swift action from the Security Council on this matter. ✌️
In a world yearning for peace, China's unwavering stance at the UN highlights the importance of upholding international justice and the power of unity. 🌏❤️
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Envoy: China uses veto power in UNSC to uphold international justice
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