China denounced the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday.
The Security Council recently voted on the draft resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, and the United States once again exercised its veto, resulting in the draft resolution not being passed.
On the matter, Lin Jian, the spokesman, said that China's permanent representative to the United Nations has fully elaborated China's position in his explanatory speech after the vote. This draft resolution clearly calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which is in line with the correct direction of the Security Council's actions and reflects the strong call of the international community for peace.
"The Gaza conflict has dragged on for 13 months, causing more than 40,000 deaths and an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. The United States is the only country to use its veto power for the sixth time to block the draft resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, bringing the efforts of the Security Council and the international community to a standstill again. This has refreshed the international community's perception of the U.S. double standard, and the United States once again stood on the wrong side against the international community's call for a ceasefire, the Palestinian people's hope for survival, and the moral conscience of all mankind," Lin said.
"With the war in Gaza still going on and the humanitarian disaster intensifying, the top priority is to push the parties to the conflict to fully and effectively implement the relevant resolutions of the U.N. Security Council, immediately achieve an unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and create conditions for alleviating the humanitarian crisis," Lin said.
"We also advise the United States to abandon political calculations, stop selectively ignoring international law and international humanitarian law, earnestly shoulder the responsibilities of a major country, and play a constructive role in peace and stability in the Middle East," Lin said.
China slams US for vetoing UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference was held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from Wednesday to Friday, spotlighting advancements and international partnerships in vocational training.
With the theme "Innovation Empowers the Future, Skills Enlighten New Lives," the conference hosted over 1,200 domestic and foreign representatives, including more than 600 overseas guests from over 100 countries and regions.
A major highlight was the establishment of the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Alliance, aimed at providing the most comprehensive, balanced, representative and inclusive international platform for vocational education, according to the organizers of the conference.
China's contributions to global vocational education were showcased, including the expansion of Luban Workshops to over 30 countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Named in honor of the ancient Chinese craftsman, engineer and inventor Lu Ban (507－444 B.C.), these workshops integrate academic education and skills training, offering 60 specialized programs in 14 disciplines.
According to official data, more than 200 vocational colleges in China have partnered with institutions across 70 countries and regions, established over 400 programs.
Li Fei, dean of the Railway Power Academy of the Tianjin Railway Vocational and Technical College, highlighted the success of the first Luban Workshop in Thailand.
"The Thailand Luban Workshop is the first of its kind established overseas by China, primarily focusing on the training of high-speed rail talents. Chinese and Thai educational institutions jointly formulated the teaching and curriculum standards for the workshop, aiming to provide a talent pool for the operation of the China-Thailand high-speed railway," Li said.
The conference also featured the World Vocational College Skills Competition, where top vocational talents competed, further strengthening international exchanges in technical education.
"China's experience in vocational and technical education plays a significant role globally and has already been promoted to many other countries," said Beisembayev Gani Bektaevich, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The conference was jointly sponsored by China's Ministry of Education, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and the Tianjin municipal government.
Global collaboration in focus at 2024 Vocational Education Conference in Tianjin
