According to a message on the website of the Chinese Delegation to the United Nations on October 6, on that day, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, delivered a speech at the 80th session of the General Assembly's Sixth Committee on the topic "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism" stating: Currently, terrorist activities are spreading and escalating, with the threat of terrorism resurging globally, making the international counter-terrorism situation more severe and complex. In response, China has put forward three proposals for eliminating terrorism:
First, uphold a unified standard and consolidate international counter-terrorism efforts. Humanity is an inseparable community of security. Countries should adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, uphold the principle of indivisible security, work together to combat all forms and manifestations of terrorism, respect and safeguard the security of every country, and build an international united front against terrorism. Counter-terrorism cannot adopt double standards or selective counter-terrorism. China opposes linking terrorism with specific countries, nations, or religions, and opposes politicizing and instrumentalizing the issue of counter-terrorism.
Second, uphold international rule of law and improve the counter-terrorism legal framework. Counter-terrorism should follow the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, implement relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly as well as the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, strike all terrorist organizations and individuals listed by the Security Council, and maintain and strengthen the central coordinating role of the United Nations in international counter-terrorism cooperation. China supports the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly in advancing the drafting of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. All parties should jointly oppose the abuse of force under the banner of counter-terrorism, infringement of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, and violation of basic human rights.
Third, uphold a systematic perspective and implement a combination of international counter-terrorism measures. Eliminating terrorism should address both symptoms and root causes, adopt comprehensive measures, and focus on eradicating the roots of terrorism. Peacefully resolving disputes, resolving conflicts, and ending wars should be prioritized so that terrorists do not have opportunities to exploit chaos. We should pay attention to development issues, accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and break the vicious cycle between poverty and terrorism. We should adhere to technological empowerment, enhance the ability to respond to new threats such as "digital terrorism," and improve the counter-terrorism capacity building of countries in the global south. China calls on all countries to join the United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime and promote the Convention in combating terrorism carried out through information and communication technologies.
Geng Shuang emphasized that China is a victim of terrorism. "East Turkestan Islamic Movement" (ETIM) is an international terrorist organization listed by the Security Council, which has carried out multiple terrorist attacks within China and remains active in Syria and Afghanistan. China calls on all parties to take effective actions to jointly combat and eliminate ETIM and other terrorist forces, especially to include the "Balochistan Liberation Army" and its "Majid Brigade" on the sanctions list.
Geng Shuang stated that China is willing to work with all parties under the guidance of the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity, implement the Global Security Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, and jointly advance the international counter-terrorism cause to make efforts and contributions to building a world of lasting peace and universal security.
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