UN General Assembly
1968

106. Again, with regard to international security, there are those who think that the admission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations would be an essential factor in relaxing international tension and promoting world peace. The Government of Gabon is concerned with that problem, which has, in its opinion, special importance because of its implications. If Gabon remains hesitant with regard to the admission of that country, it is primarily due to the fact that the leaders in Peking and their bellicose and intolerant attitude towards ideological matters make my Government sceptical as to their ability to work for the peace and solidarity of nations, whatever their form of government. It is for that reason that my Government continues to support the Republic of China which is, furthermore, a founding Member of the Organization; but to us the ideal situation would be a single China.