On October 25, 1971, the 26th session of the United Nations was convened, and China successfully resumed its lawful seat on the United Nations Security Council by a margin of 76 votes in favor. Since then, China has not only enjoyed great convenience in international diplomacy, but has also obtained a "unique right" - the right of veto.
The Charter of the United Nations, signed on 26 June 1945, clearly states:When the members of the five permanent members vote on non-procedural issues, the resolution cannot be adopted if only one of them does not agree
According to relevant information, the first time China exercised its veto power was on August 25, 1972, and the veto was a resolution on Bangladesh's accession to the United Nations.
The year after my country resumed its permanent membership, it took a firm rejection of Bangladesh's proposal by surprise to countries around the world. They never seemed to have imagined that a newly established socialist country would have such courage and such a firm stand in the face of international issues.
In 1972, China used the right of veto, which was the first time that China exercised its right of veto since it entered the United Nations, and it was also the first time that it exercised its veto power against a country that unilaterally declared independence. However, this use of power is not intended to demonstrate the power of our country, nor is it directed at any one country. Rather, it represents our attitude and diplomatic principles.
From the perspective of international diplomacy, China does not interfere in the internal affairs of any country or region in the world, and does not infringe upon or trample on the territory of other countries, including Bangladesh. According to United Nations demographic statistics, Bangladesh is currently one of the poorest and most densely populated countries in the world. The country is located in the northern part of the Bay of Bengal, bordering India and Myanmar. Prior to 1971 (i.e., before Bangladesh declared independence), Bangladesh was part of Pakistan, also known as "East Pakistan".
Bangladesh is a product of war. After the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Bangladesh was divided into two parts, one under the jurisdiction of India and one under the jurisdiction of Pakistan. The Middle East Bengal region was under the jurisdiction of Pakistan, which was later known as "East Pakistan"; The West Bengal region is under the jurisdiction of India. This seemingly fair "divide and rule" laid a hidden danger for the later independence of Bangladesh.
Since 1947, the conflict between India and Pakistan has been continuous, and its root causes are mainly related to the issue of religious conflict and the question of Kashmir's ownership. But in the course of the decades-long armed conflict, the problems between India and Pakistan have not been resolved, but as the conflict continues to escalate, the losses between the two countries have increased. In order to avoid the impact of the prolonged confrontation on its own national strength, India** has set its sights on East Pakistan-Bangladesh.
After the East Bengal region was given to Pakistan, relations with Pakistan became very stiff。On the one hand, there are differences in religious beliefs and culture between the two places, the belief in Pakistan is dominated by Islam, while in Bangladesh due to its long-term historical influence, local residents believe in Buddhism and Hinduism in addition to Islam, and the difference in religious beliefs has gradually intensified the contradictions between the two places.
On the other hand, there is the difference in geographical location. The East Bengal region does not share a border with Pakistan, and it is difficult for Pakistan to administer the East Bengal region. Coupled with India's obstruction and instigation between the two places, it has further exacerbated the contradictions between Bangladesh and Pakistan**.
A combination of reasons prompted Bangladesh to declare its independence from Pakistan in 1971 and form an independent state, Bangladesh. The following year, Bangladesh submitted a motion to the United Nations as an independent stateHowever, since Pakistan** did not recognize the independence of Bangladesh at that time, our country exercised a veto, denying Bangladesh's request for admission to the United Nations.
After 22 years from the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to 1971, when China regained its lawful seat in the United Nations and re-became a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China finally won the recognition and respect of all countries in the world by virtue of its own efforts and adherence to diplomatic principles.
Therefore, on diplomatic issues, China understands the importance of sovereignty and the importance of national independence and self-improvement better than any other country in the world. However, the rejection of Bangladesh's proposal for admission to the United Nations in 1972 was deliberate.
In the decades since the conflict between India and Pakistan, it is not only the contradictions between the two countries that have intensified over the issues left over from history, but also the ideas of Western imperialism and other countries in an attempt to profit from them. Bangladesh's independence was, to a certain extent, not the liberation of freedom, but the result of intensifying contradictions.
Territorial integrity is an objective reflection of whether a country's sovereignty exists. The independence of Bangladesh is also a violation of the sovereign integrity of Pakistan. If Pakistan does not recognize Bangladesh's independence, China will still handle the matter on the premise of respecting Pakistan's sovereignty, integrity and territorial securityIt is a historical inevitability to resolutely not touch the bottom line of the Pakistani state, nor to "cross half a step beyond the minepool".
In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, relations between States are also reasons why our country respects the territorial sovereignty of Pakistan. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize China's sovereignty. May 21, 1951 was the day when China and Pakistan successfully established diplomatic relations, and since then, the "China-Pakistan friendship" has been unveiled and the decades-long international exchanges have begun.
"Pakistan Railway" has always been a friendly term for the Chinese people to the Pakistani people, and it has also witnessed the deep friendship between the two peoples. However, in history, the establishment of China-Pakistan friendship was not as easy as imagined.
Although China and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1951, there are some subtle factors in the relations between the two countries due to the ideological impact and diplomatic pressure of Western countries. This delicate relationship changed with the convening of the Bandung Conference in 1955.
This year, the Prime Minister delivered a speech to many Southeast Asian countries on behalf of China at the Bandung Conference, clearly expressing China's diplomatic philosophy and international thinking, and putting forward the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence" that South Asian countries are willing to acceptMutual respect for territorial sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and reciprocity, and peaceful coexistence.
The proposition of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence has made China's diplomatic voice resound throughout the world at this moment, completely breaking the image of imperialism on China, and New China has truly won the respect of South Asian countries. In 1956, the Prime Minister of Pakistan paid an official visit to China, and in December of the same year, he paid a return visit to Pakistan. The two exchange visits within a year have opened a new chapter in the relations between China and Pakistan.
During his return visit to Pakistan, he once again mentioned the diplomatic principle of "non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and non-infringement of the sovereignty of other countries". This is our commitment to the world and one of the core ideas of our foreign policy.
Therefore, in the face of Bangladesh's unilateral proposal for independence and its application for membership in the United Nations, my country adhered to its principles and made its own choice. Because at that moment, our country, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, could not simply consider the issue of national independence, let alone blindly make a choice for freedom.
Facing history squarely and making rational choices" is an issue that the state must consider before making a decision. The international community cannot ignore the historical fact that Bangladesh belongs to Pakistan, let alone the reasons behind Bangladesh's declaration of independence.
Don't forget the original intention, you have to always. This is a Chinese proverb, and it is a warning saying. Only by adhering to our own intentions can we show the true character of a great country.
Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, China has been oppressed by Western powers. After nearly 100 years of humiliation and oppression and exploitation, China has been weak for a long time, and the veto power in 1972 is not only a choice, but also a voice - China will continue to exercise this power reasonably.
My country's respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the result of historical development. Once, with its tenacious will and unremitting spirit of self-improvement, the Chinese nation defeated Japanese imperialism and defeated American imperialism! From the moment you stand on the Tiananmen Tower, China's territory and national sovereignty will never be violated again.
China is a peace-loving country, and it will not allow other countries to infringe upon its sovereignty, and naturally it will not infringe upon the sovereignty of other countries. Moreover, as mentioned in the purpose of the United Nations, the purpose of the existence of the United Nations is to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries and promote the healthy development of the international community. My country has always adhered to the diplomatic principles of the United NationsOn the path of promoting the peaceful development of the international community, China has demonstrated to the world its demeanor as a major country with "stability and stability".
As of July 19, 2012, China has exercised the "one-vote veto" nine times. On the road of handling international disputes, China has become more and more stable and smooth. What used to be the "Sheep Intestine Trail" has now become the "Avenue of Peace". We are no longer stingy with the use of power, nor have we ever abused it once.
The gentleman obeys the world with virtue, which is the crystallization of traditional Confucian thoughtIt is the most basic idea for China to open up to the outside world and seek win-win cooperation. Morality-oriented and mutual benefit and win-win results between countries are the foundation for promoting the long-term peace and stability of the international community.
China has been working hard to fulfill the obligations of a major country. In recent years, whether it is dealing with international conflicts or counter-terrorism peacekeeping; Whether it is to strengthen national cooperation or to establish diplomatic relations with foreign countries. China can always embrace the world with the best attitude and face the world with the best attitude.
Our generation should be proud of their country.