Hey amigos! 🌎 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivering a powerful message about peace, unity, and global cooperation. Here's the lowdown on what he shared! 👇
On the Ukraine crisis, Wang Yi warned against any expansion or escalation. He emphasized the need for all parties to avoid provocation and focus on de-escalation. \"The top priority is to commit to no expansion of the crisis, no escalation of the tension, and no provocation by any party,\" he said. ✌️
China is stepping up as a peace promoter, engaging in shuttle diplomacy to mediate and push for early peace talks. 🕊️
When it comes to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Wang Yi stressed the urgency of achieving a comprehensive ceasefire. He highlighted that the two-state solution is the fundamental path to lasting peace in the Middle East. 🕍🕌
Supporting Palestine's full membership in the UN, China stands by the Palestinian people in their pursuit of legitimate national rights. 🤝
Addressing the situation in Afghanistan, Wang Yi called for efforts to help the country govern steadily, combat terrorism effectively, improve livelihoods, and revive the economy. It's all about creating a brighter future for the Afghan people! 🌄
On the Korean Peninsula, he emphasized that war must not break out again. Wang Yi urged consistent efforts to de-escalate tensions, resolve issues through dialogue, and transition from an armistice to a peace mechanism to maintain stability. 🕊️
Facing global challenges, China isn't sitting on the sidelines! 🇨🇳 Wang Yi highlighted China's active role in global governance, citing initiatives like the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative. 🌐
On the Taiwan question, Wang Yi reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. He referenced UN Resolution 2758, emphasizing that there's no gray area on the one-China principle. \"China will achieve complete reunification, and Taiwan will return to the embrace of the motherland,\" he asserted. 🇨🇳
Highlighting China's commitment to peace, Wang Yi noted, \"China is the only major country that has written peaceful development into its constitution, and the only country among the five nuclear-weapon states to pledge no-first-use of nuclear weapons.\" 📝
He reminded the world that China is ready to develop hand in hand with all countries. Efforts like expanding high-standard opening up, granting visa-free entry to more citizens, promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and supporting sustainable development are all part of China's approach. 🌏
It's clear that China is aiming to be a positive force on the global stage, promoting peace, cooperation, and development. What are your thoughts on Wang Yi's speech? Let's discuss! 💬
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Highlights of Chinese FM Wang Yi's speech at UNGA general debate
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