China Calls for Establishment of International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures

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China, a longstanding victim of unilateral coercive measures, is urging the international community to jointly resist this illegal act and help sanctioned countries alleviate their difficulties. The country has called for the establishment of an "International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures" to curb the spread of this counterproductive practice. Unilateral coercive measures are deemed to undermine multilateralism, disregard sovereign equality, and violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has called for the establishment of an "International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures" to counter the spread of this illegal practice.
  • Unilateral coercive measures violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, undermine multilateralism, and disregard sovereign equality.
  • China urges Western countries to lift unilateral coercive measures and calls on the international community to jointly resist this illegal act and help sanctioned countries alleviate their difficulties.
  • Unilateral coercive measures have caused significant humanitarian disasters, including shortages of medical care and energy, and have exacerbated global crises such as food and energy shortages.
  • These measures have also hindered the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, interfering with international economic, trade, and scientific and technological cooperation.
  • China has stood on the side of fairness and justice, multilateralism, and developing countries, and is willing to work with all parties concerned to resist the countercurrent of unilateralism and hegemonism.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 UN General Assembly resolutions have been adopted opposing unilateral coercive measures.
  • The US blockade on Cuba has lasted for over 60 years, causing hundreds of billions of dollars in losses.
  • Unilateral coercive measures have led to a shortage of medical care and energy in sanctioned countries, and the situation of vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly is particularly difficult.
  • The economic impact of unilateral coercive measures on sanctioned countries has been substantial, with significant constraints on international economic, trade, and scientific and technological cooperation.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, "Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations", June 16.
  • Contify.com, "China calls for establishment of international day against unilateral coercive measures", 2021.