Recently, China once again paid in full for 2023United NationsRegular membership dues, the total amount is up to 4$4.6 billion, equivalent to about $3.2 billionRMB。China currently ranks second in the world ranking of contributions paid, with an assessment ratio of 1525%, second only to the United States at 22%. At the same time, China's laissez-faire attitude towards Japan's discharge of nuclear sewage into the sea has also attracted much attention. International Atomic Energy AgencyChina has been criticized for not paying its dues in full and for being indifferent to Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge. This unfair treatment is puzzling. China inInternationalWe have always been responsible in our affairs, but at the same time, we need to take into account our own interests and strategies, and follow reasonable principles and measures.
China asUnited Nationsimportant Member States, always in the spirit of the rightInternationalThe responsibility of the society is to fulfill its obligations. Full payment of dues is not only thatInternationalThe embodiment of legal obligations is China's active participationInternationalCooperation, maintenanceInternationalA concrete manifestation of order. China's payment behavior has been obtainedSecretary-General of the United NationsSpeakersStefanDujarric's public appreciation and gratitude. This full payment of contributions once again proves China's actionsInternationalThe image of a responsible power strives for more for usInternationalThe right to speakprovides a solid foundation.
China has always advocated equal and mutually beneficial cooperative relations between countries, respecting and attaching importance to themUnited Nationsand the role and influence of its institutions. Despite China's high contributions, we have always adhered to the principles of justice, fairness and openness, and are committed to passing themInternationalCooperate to solve global problems and jointly maintain and promote global peace, stability and development.
In stark contrast to China's full contributions, the United States is in arrears, which already exceed $2.2 billion. Since 2016, the United States has not been able to pay its dues in full, which has had a serious impactInternationalProper functioning of the establishment. Although the United States isUnited Nationsone of the main contributors, but its arrears were seriously damagedUnited Nationsreputation and authority. In addition,International Atomic Energy AgencyThis shows that no action has been taken on the arrears of contributions from the United StatesInternationalOrganizations are prone to tolerate and indulge in the face of powerful countries.
InternationalOrganizations should get rid of itDouble standardsto treat the issue of the payment of contributions by Member States fairly and equitably. If a Member State is unable to pay its contributions on timeInternationalThe Organization should take resolute measures to maintain the fairness and timeliness of its contributions. Only in this way can it be promotedInternationalProper functioning and maintenance of the organizationInternationalStability and fairness of order.
In recent years, Japan has been planning to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater. Japan has carried out three rounds of nuclear sewage discharge, and the cumulative discharge has reached 250,000 tons, and plans to start the fourth nuclear sewage discharge early next year. However,International Atomic Energy AgencyHe has chosen a laissez-faire attitude towards Japan's nuclear sewage discharge, and has even publicly endorsed it. This provokedInternationalWidespread concern and skepticism in society.
China, Japan's closest neighbor, is directly affected by the discharge of nuclear wastewater. In order to protect the people of our countryEcological environmentand food safety, China strongly demands that Japan must independently monitor the Fukushima nuclear wastewater and create the relevant conditions for China to achieve this goal. China** has continued to express concern about the discharge of nuclear wastewater from Fukushima and has taken resolute measures to protect its interests.
International Atomic Energy AgencyYesUnited NationsThe mandate of the specialized agency for nuclear energy is to promote and coordinate the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to ensure its safety. Recently, howeverInternational Atomic Energy AgencyHe criticized China's contribution payment and demanded that China pay the remaining dues, suggesting that it would affect the normal operation of the institution until 2024. The move triggeredInternationalSocietal doubts and dissatisfaction.
International Atomic Energy AgencyCriticism of China appears to be somewhat unbalanced, particularly on the issue of membership dues and on the issue of Japan's nuclear wastewater. China has been actively involvedInternational Atomic Energy Agencyand fully fulfilled its responsibility to pay contributions, and made a significant contribution to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. In contrast, the United States owes a larger amount of arrears, butInternational Atomic Energy AgencyAnd no pressure was put on the United States. This kindDouble standardsThe behavior is puzzling,International Atomic Energy AgencyPrejudice should be set aside and the problems of Member States should be treated fairly and equitably.
China inInternationalThe organization has always been an important contributor to the membership, and our payment has supported these to a certain extentInternationalThe proper functioning of the organization. At the same time, however, we need to look at these objectivelyInternationalThe functioning and effectiveness of the organization.
For those who are clearly manipulated by the United States and the WestInternationalorganizations, we should make a prudent decision and resolutely stop paying excessive membership dues, or simply withdraw from these organizations. We can't just do itInternationalOrganizations pay their fees but don't get the response they deserve. In the face of the tough attitude of the United States and other countries, we need to firmly defend our own interests and principles, and safeguard our national rights and interests through comprehensive domestic and foreign means.
China asUnited Nationsactive participants andInternationalContributors who work together and act responsibly at all times. The full payment of membership dues and the concern about Japan's nuclear sewage discharge are a reflection of China'sInternationalAccountability. However, inInternationalIn affairs, we still need to be more decisive and forceful in defending our own interests and confronting any unfairness and peaceDouble standardsacts. Only in this way can we better realize the national interests andInternationalBalanced development of order.