Original title: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China is a supporter and practitioner of the “Durban Declaration and Program of Action” to make unremitting efforts to completely eliminate racism Source: CCTV News Client
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On September 24, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked questions. According to reports, the United Nations General Assembly held a high-level meeting on the 22nd to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action. We have also noticed that a few Western countries, including the United States, were absent from the meeting. What is China’s comment?
Zhao Lijian said that the “Durban Declaration and Program of Action” is the world’s anti-racism flag and a solemn commitment made by all countries. The United States and a few other Western countries blatantly resisted and absent from this important meeting, which makes people doubt their willingness to oppose racism and participate in international anti-racism cooperation. It is these countries that have historically carried out genocide against the indigenous people and pursued policies of colonialism and aggression and plunder. Today in the 21st century, these countries still have serious problems such as racial discrimination, hate crimes, unfair justice, and disparity between the rich and the poor. The tragic experience that I can’t breathe is heartbreaking.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that what they should do is to face their own disgraceful history, take practical measures to eliminate racism, and fundamentally improve the living conditions of ethnic minorities, instead of evasive or even unable to make a gesture. Eliminating all forms of racism and making everyone equal, enjoying dignity and rights is the spirit of the United Nations Charter and a manifestation of international fairness and justice.
The international community should uphold a zero-tolerance attitude towards racism, break the vicious circle of social injustice and racism exacerbating each other, and don’t let one country and one person fall behind.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that China is a supporter and practitioner of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action. We will work with the international community to continue to make unremitting efforts to completely eliminate racism and build a world where everyone is equal.
(Edited by Wang Hexiang)
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