China is willing to work with all parties to support the United Nations to be more active and effective, and transform the political commitments of the Pact for the Future into concrete actions to promote peace and prosperity across the globe, said a Chinese envoy on Monday.
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at a debate theming on the implementation of the outcomes of the major UN conferences and summits and the strengthening and reform of the UN system held by the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Through arduous efforts, the Summit of the Future, held at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 22 and 23, adopted the Pact for the Future, sending a clear political signal for strengthening unity and cooperation to improve global governance and pointing the direction of the efforts to meet global challenges, said Fu.
China calls on developed countries to take the implementation of the pact as an opportunity to earnestly shoulder their historical responsibilities such as development aid and climate finance, and take concrete actions and provide real money to truly help developing countries solve their real difficulties.
Fu also said that the pact proposed many measures to maintain international peace and cooperation, and maintaining peace in the Middle East is urgent at present.
"In order to prevent the situation from escalating or even getting out of control, all parties must exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory remarks and provocative actions. Might cannot replace justice. Palestine's long held aspiration to establish an independent state should not be shunned anymore, and the historical injustice suffered by the Palestinian people should not be ignored anymore. A comprehensive ceasefire is urgent, and the 'two-state solution' is the fundamental way out," he said.
Fu also highlighted that it is necessary for the UN Security Council to carry out reasonable reform to truly enhance the representation and voice of developing countries, and allow more small and medium-sized countries with independent foreign policies to participate in the decision-making of the Security Council, and must prevent the council from becoming a stage that serves major powers or supports bloc confrontations.
China supports UN to be more active, effective
China supports UN to be more active, effective
China supports UN to play more active role in maintaining global peace, justice: envoy
China supports UN to play more active role in maintaining global peace, justice: envoy
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
