A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and demand accountability for violations against children.
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made the appeal at a Security Council's open debate on children and armed conflict held at the UN headquarters in New York.
Fu welcomed the listing of offenders that harm children in the Secretary-General's annual report of the perpetrators of grave violations against children in the Gaza conflict and called it a timely response to international demands.
"The immediate priority is to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, ensure humanitarian aid, and hold those responsible for violations against children accountable. We urge the international community, especially influential countries, to take effective actions to prevent further humanitarian disasters. China supports the Security Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in promptly reviewing the situation of children in Gaza and taking necessary actions," said Fu.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also briefed the Security Council meeting, urging its members to prioritize the welfare of children in issues concerning their victimization.
Ted Chaiban, Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), also addressed the Security Council, expressing concerns over the impact of the armed conflict on children.
China urges Gaza ceasefire, demands accountability for violations against children
China urges Gaza ceasefire, demands accountability for violations against children
China urges Gaza ceasefire, demands accountability for violations against children
Central China's Henan Province has striven over the past more than ten years to build itself into a hinterland hub of reform and opening up through vigorous development of aviation logistics and cross-border trade, and with the adoption of a series of reform measures meant to improve the business environment.
In the provincial capital city of Zhengzhou, the Xinzheng International Airport has become the first in China to introduce an automated guided vehicle (AGV) smart application project. Acting on commands issued by the backstage, this groundbreaking project features 40 unmanned forklifts that effortlessly distribute goods to 1,284 standardized storage locations.
Within the sprawling 70,000-square-meter cargo terminal, a sophisticated intelligent system acts as the brain, automatically calculating the remaining storage capacity and providing early warnings for any potential irregularities in every corner. Beyond enhanced operational efficiency, the implementation of this intelligent system has also resulted in faster and more efficient outbound cargo shipments.
Notably, in May 2020, the Xinzheng International Airport became the sole pilot airport designated to operate air cargo e-freight in China on a trial basis.
The air cargo e-freight platform has revolutionized the industry by digitizing various air cargo documents and customs declarations. This seamless integration has created a comprehensive data chain, connecting foreign trade enterprises, freight forwarders, customs authorities and airlines within the aviation logistics operation chain.
Previously, the process of cargo security declarations used to involve cumbersome paperwork. But now, a single unified platform streamlines the procedure, eliminating the need for redundant submissions and multiple physical visits, effectively easing long-standing bottlenecks.
The adoption of such bold reform measures has significantly improved the business environment. Over 260 companies have already joined the e-freight platform, saving more than 1.5 million paper documents annually and increasing data transmission efficiency by over 20 percent.
As a result, the Xinzheng International Airport air cargo e-freight project was selected into the seventh batch of successful reform projects in China's national-level free trade zones, with plans for replication and nationwide promotion.
With over a decade of development, the Xinzheng International Airport has established more than 40 all-cargo routes, creating an extensive air cargo network that spans Europe, America and Asia, covering major global economic hubs.
Central China province strives to turn itself into hub of reform, opening up
