In the new century, the UN shoulders even heavier tasks. Its positive role must be strengthened and not weakened and its authority defended and not jeopardized. We must firmly defend the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, continue to give play to the positive role of the UN and its Security Council in handling international affairs and safeguarding world peace, and ensure all the member states their right to participate in world affairs on an equal footing. The UN should be a place where all its member states discuss and address international affairs through democratic means. The UN and its Security Council should go along with the trend of history and carry out reforms as necessary and appropriate under the principle of equitable geographical distribution, so as to give expression to the will of all the member states, developing countries in particular.
Chinese civilization is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.
It has added to the splendor of human civilization. The founding of the People's Republic of China and the great achievements it has scored in the course of nation-building constitute an enormous contribution to world peace and development. A modern socialist China will stand in the East of the world. China's development is a contribution to world peace and development. The Chinese people love peace and stand firm in maintaining world peace and stability.