Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a
speech at the annual high-level debate of the UN General Assembly in New
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UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- China will stick to
the path of peaceful development and continue to pursue the policies of reform
and opening-up and an independent foreign policy of peace, Chinese Premier Wen
Jiabao said here Wednesday.
"The whole world wants to know in what direction
China is heading" after the Beijing Olympic Games, Wen said in a speech
delivered at the annual high-level debate of the United Nations General
Assembly.
"Let me tell you in unequivocal terms that China will
remain committed to the path of peaceful development, unswervingly pursue reform
and opening-up, and continue to adhere to an independent foreign policy of
peace," he said.
"This is in the fundamental interests of the Chinese
people and the people of all other countries. It is also in keeping with the
trend of the world."
Wen said the success of the Beijing Olympic Games has
greatly inspired the Chinese people and given them even more confidence and
strength to achieve modernization of the country.
However, the premier noted that China is still a
"developing country, where productivity remains low and further development is
constrained by the shortage of resources, and energy and environmental
consequences."
To achieve the goal of modernization and build a
strong, prosperous, democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious country,
China will continue its reform and opening-up policy, he said.
"It is a choice of vital importance to the
development of China today, and it is also a strategy that will shape China's
future," Wen said.
The Chinese premier said his country is ready to make
joint efforts with other countries for world peace and will develop ties with
them on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
"The world needs peace, for only with peace can there
be development," he said.
"The Chinese government is committed to an
independent foreign policy of peace and stands ready to work with other
countries to advance the noble cause of peace and progress of mankind," he
added.
China is ready to develop friendly relations with all
countries "on the basis of equality and mutual benefit rather than on ideology
or political system," he said.
In handling international relations, China "does not
seek to build alliances or become a leader and will never do so in the future,"
he said.
The Chinese leader also called for the peaceful
settlement of international disputes.
"As a permanent member of the UN Security Council,
China will continue to play an active and constructive role in promoting the
peaceful settlement of international hotspot issues and regional conflicts," he
said.
Wen also called on the people of all countries to
join hands in making the world a better place.
Given the global nature of issues threatening the
survival and development of humanity, no country can expect to stay away from
the difficulties or handle the problems all by itself, he said.
"The ongoing financial volatility, in particular, has
affected many countries and its impact is likely to become more serious," he
said, adding that "to tackle the challenge, we must all make concerted efforts."
"So long as the people of all countries, especially
their leaders, can do away with hostility, estrangement and prejudice, treat
each other with sincerity and an open mind, and forge ahead hand in hand,
mankind will overcome all difficulties and embrace a brighter and better
future," he said.
Wen said China, as a responsible and major developing
country, is ready to work with other members of the international community to
boost cooperation, share opportunities, meet challenges and contribute to the
harmonious and sustainable development of the world.
UNITED NATIONS,
Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a speech at the
general debate of the 63rd United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday,
affirming China would advocate peaceful development. Full story
UNITED
NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday that
China is ready to make joint efforts with other countries for world peace and
will develop ties with them on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
"The world needs peace, for only with peace can there be
development," Wen said at the annual high-level debate of the United Nations
General Assembly. Full story
UNITED
NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Wednesday reaffirmed
his country's commitment to peaceful development and stressed that China is
steadfast on its policy of reform and opening-up to the outside world.
"The whole world wants to know in what direction China is heading" after the
Beijing Olympic Games, Wen said in a speech delivered at the annual high-level
debate of the UN General Assembly. Full story
