Adoption of UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire shows int'l consensus: Chinese envoy

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Adoption of UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire shows int'l consensus: Chinese envoy

2025-06-13 09:18 Last Updated At：16:27

The adoption of a resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale sends a strong political signal and shows the international consensus, said China's permanent representative to the United Nations on Thursday.

The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution at an emergency special session on Thursday, with 149 votes in favor, 12 votes against, and 19 abstentions.

The resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, to be respected by all parties."

It condemns any use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare and the unlawful denial of humanitarian access, and stresses the obligation not to deprive civilians in the Gaza Strip of objects indispensable to their survival, including by impeding relief supplies and access.

The resolution demands that Israel, as the occupying power, immediately end the blockade, open all border crossings and ensure that aid reaches the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip immediately and at scale.

It reiterates unwavering commitment to the two-state solution, and unequivocal rejection of actions that aim at forcibly displacing the Palestinian people and at unlawfully seizing Palestinian territory.

It also calls for efforts to ensure the safety of humanitarian personnel and UN and associated personnel, including national and locally recruited ones.

Fu Cong, the Chinese representative, said after the voting that the casualties of civilians and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza must no longer be allowed, adding that no excuses can justify the killing of civilians.

Fu said that China urges Israel to fulfill its obligation as the occupying power, immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, fully restore the entry of humanitarian supplies, and support the work of UN and humanitarian agencies in the region.

"The conflict in Gaza has lasted for 19 months since its outbreak. More than 55,000 Gazans have lost their lives and more than 2 million people have been plunged into an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. This conflict has become a stain on human civilization. Last week, the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council proposed a draft resolution on the humanitarian issue in Gaza, which was supported by 14 members of the Security Council, but was again vetoed by the United States. China is deeply disappointed and regretful about this. The draft resolution just adopted by the General Assembly reflects the overwhelming voice of the international community, sends a strong political signal, and embodies the unity and consensus of the vast majority of UN members," he said.

Fu said the international community should take necessary actions to stop all unlawful acts and hold them accountable, and jointly defend multilateralism and the authority of international law.

China will work with the international community to continue to promote ceasefire in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian disaster, and ultimately achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, he said.

China's smart consumer device industry sees rapid growth amid policy boost

2025-07-13 22:01 Last Updated At：22:37

China's smart consumer device manufacturing sector has seen rapid growth this year, fueled by a government-backed trade-in program and the expansion of diversified consumption scenarios.

From January to May, the country's electronic information manufacturing industry maintained strong momentum, with total revenue of enterprises above the designated size reaching 6.49 trillion yuan (some 900 billion U.S. dollars), up 9.4 percent year on year.

Production of electronic consumer goods recorded steady increases. Over 140 million computers were produced during the period, up 8 percent from a year earlier, while 14.04 million television units rolled off assembly lines, up 1.7 percent year on year.

"Consumption scenarios are becoming more diversified. On the demand side, new smart products are quickly entering the market, opening up emerging markets in home services, health management, and beyond. On the supply side, the industry is clearly moving toward transformation and upgrading, with new growth drivers accelerating," said Zuo Kairui, director of the Industry Development Department of the Institute of Policy and Economics at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.

Looking ahead to the second half of the year, China plans to go on promoting its "AI plus consumer goods" initiative, encouraging the development and application of new technologies such as smart wearables, ultra-high-definition video, brain-computer interfaces, and robotics.

Meanwhile, authorities will continue to foster high-growth consumer sectors and guide the smart device industry toward greener, more service-oriented development.