Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that in a complex and volatile world, China is an "anchor of stability". "The international configuration and balance of power has undergone profound changes: the traditional and nontraditional threats have become more salient; global growth lacks robust driving forces; the trend of anti-globalization goes rampant; and the challenges for humankind to realize a lasting peace and orderly development are unprecedented," Wang said on Thursday. He spoke during the general debate of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York. Wang recalled that, two years ago at the UN, President Xi Jinping called for the construction of new international relations, featuring win-win cooperation, to build a shared future for mankind. "The concept, which is in line with the ultimate goal of the United Nations and highly consistent with the pursuit of the member states, has gained extensive understanding and support from the international community and become a common goal," he said. "China has no genes of aggression and record of plunder, as President Xi solemnly swore: 'No matter to what extent we develop, China will never seek hegemony, expansion or sphere of influence'," Wang said. "China will always vote for the side of peace at the UN Security Council," Wang said. He said that the UN has made an outstanding contribution to the cause of peace and development of humankind, but that the UN's ideals have not yet been achieved and all countries need to continue their efforts. Wang urged the five permanent members of the Security Council to play an exemplary role, follow the principles of no conflict, no confrontation, and mutual respect and win-win cooperation. Members of the UN should treat each other equally, advocate dialogue instead of confrontation, and partnership instead of alliance, Wang said. On security, Wang said that comprehensive measures should be adopted to tackle terrorism on the surface and at its root. The UN should assume a coordinated role in promoting the formation of a global, united anti-terrorism front, he added. He said that over the past five years, China has made remarkable achievements in the development process. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Xi, its general secretary, China has had brilliant achievements, and socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new, historical stage, Wang said. Wang believes China's progress will continue to bring greater peace, development and governance dividends to the world. printed braceletswide rubber bandsrubber arm bandswristbands uktrio spinnerscool wristbands
YANGON - An aircraft of the Myanmar air force with 104 passengers aboard went missing Wednesday afternoon, another follow-up release of the Office of the Commander-in-chief of the Defense Services confirmed. The 104 passengers include 90 army family members and 14 crew members. The aircraft was on its flight from southern Tanintharyi region's Myeik to Yangon, said the release. With a load of 2.4 tons of welfare goods, the aircraft took off from Myeik air base at 0106 p.m. local time for Yangon. But when the aircraft reached a height of 18,000 feet (5,400 meters) at about 0135 p.m.local time, it lost contact with the ground at a location 32 km west of Dawei and went missing. The aircraft was on a round trip transport mission in accordance with the route Yangon-Myeik-Botepyinn-Myeik-Yangon. Two aircrafts of the air force and four vessels of the navy have begun search and rescue operation since 2 pm local time on the day in the area where the aircraft went missing, the release said.
