A Chinese envoy to the UN on Friday called for an end to politicization in investigating the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, encouraging all concerned countries to cooperate with Russia on the matter.
Two years ago, the Nord Stream pipelines exploded in the Baltic Sea, seriously disrupting global energy supplies, marine ecosystems, and the safety of maritime shipping, said Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, speaking at the Security Council briefing on Nord Stream.
Over the past two years, the international community has been closely following the progress of investigations into the incident, he said, adding that the council has conducted numerous deliberations with many council members repeatedly calling for objective, impartial, and professional probes to establish facts as soon as possible and bring the perpetrators to justice.
However, Sweden and Denmark have announced the termination of their investigations one after another even after producing scant information, while Germany's national investigation has so far offered no clear conclusion, noted the representative.
Geng said China supports the draft presidential statement circulated by Russia on the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and welcomes the changes and adjustments Russia made to the draft in light of the comments of council members.
Terming the draft as presenting facts objectively, reflecting the concerns of all parties, and generally balanced in its content, he expressed the hope that all parties will intensify consultations and reach an agreement on the draft as soon as possible, so as to send a clear signal to the outside world.
"Firstly, we hope that Germany will announce the progress and results of the investigation through official channels as soon as possible. Secondly, we hope the countries concerned will actively communicate and cooperate with Russia, the main party to the Nord Stream incident, and avoid politicizing the investigations. Thirdly, we hope that the council will keep its attention on this matter, refrain from allowing it to fade away, and put an end to double standards," Geng said.
Chinese envoy calls for impartiality in probe into Nord Stream sabotage
Chinese envoy calls for impartiality in probe into Nord Stream sabotage
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
