China sees big role for India, but evades UNSC hope
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NEW DELHI: China backed a big role for India in international institutions but fell short of supporting it for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, The Hindu reported from Beijing.
Asked to comment on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that India deserved a rightful place in the UN Security Council, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei acknowledged that “India is an important developing country in international affairs”.
“We understand and support India’s desire of playing a big role in international institutions including the United Nations,” The Hindu quoted him as saying.
It said the Chinese side made it clear that it was disinclined to unilaterally support India for a permanent slot, preferring instead a collective consensus-based approach, which would be part of a larger “package” of UNSC reforms.
“The Chinese side will make efforts with all parties to strive for a package that accommodates the concerns of all parties through extensive democratic consultations,” Mr Hong said.
Explaining the ‘package’, Mr Hong said that the “reforms of the UN Security Council concerns a wide range of elements”, which are of interest to all members of the UNSC. “We maintain that we should strive for a consensus through democratic consultation. The package is mainly about security council reforms.”
The spokesman’s remarks were in tune with the joint statement issued in February by the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping, which supported New Delhi’s aspiration for a bigger UN role, The Hindu said.
It quoted unnamed analysts as saying China’s hesitation in backing India for a permanent seat — unlike other permanent members of the council — is driven by two concerns: Japan and Pakistan.
As part of G-4 countries, India has been slotted for possible UNSC membership with Brazil, Germany and Japan, China’s regional rival. Besides, China has a special relationship with Pakistan, which is staunchly opposed to India’s candidature, the paper said.
Mr Hong said that China was committed to give greater voice to developing countries in the UNSC.
Published in Dawn, April 14th, 2015
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Apr 14, 2015 11:09am
one day india will bag unsc membership wait n watch pakistan
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Apr 14, 2015 11:11am
Sensible stance from a sensible global power. India is hardly a country that can be trusted with excessive authority and power.Good job , China !
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Apr 14, 2015 11:12am
Whether you give it or not, wish or not. We will be there automatically in a short span of time.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:17am
Modi can... goodbye to UNSC bid for good... :)
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Apr 14, 2015 11:23am
Thank you China . Despite our differences , we consider you as a great friend and the fact that Pakistan's and China's interests are not always aligned does not mean in anyway that China can not be considered as a friend.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:45am
China is opposing India's permanent seat not due to Pakistan's concerns but its own importance in the region as India is an emerging giant who according to IMF will overtake China's GDP growth by 2016.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:46am
Inda is is the biggest and largest democratic country in the world, multi responsible nation, ignorance of china like infant to be consider as ignorant, not acceptable, and we don't even accept UN in this manifesto regulated and manipulated the world for entire world humanity, boycott from UN. as n Indian we dont consider UN resolution not meeting day today and regulation passed with due aimed.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:49am
all the members of unsc has declared there support to india, it is guranteed that if unsc reforms happen . india will be permanant member of unsc,even modi at france has said that'gone are the days when used to beg but now india wants there rights'... happy to see changed india.. JAI HIND
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Apr 14, 2015 11:52am
this policy is not anti-pakistan. i think pakistan must also support it .pakistan should not see this as MAJOR THREAT. pakistan being an temporary member should support for india and india will support pakistan in harsh times
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Apr 14, 2015 12:27pm
There are many in the line for Security Council seat, like Japan, Germany, and since there is nobody from Latin America, Brazil stands more chance.
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Apr 14, 2015 12:59pm
Keep hoping for it not to happen. Hope hope hope...
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Apr 14, 2015 01:22pm
India UNSC is supported by all members except Pakistan ... as per Wiki pedia and include china ...Indian represent 20 % of world population and 3rd larded armed force in world and 2nd fastest growing economy ...so it should be and we will get it done too
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Apr 14, 2015 01:35pm
UN or UNSC has no value , so if India gets it or not does not matter to Pakistan, all decisions are made by super powers like US, China they don't sit with UNSC members and decide what to do, US uses NATO to impose its will on the world and does not go thru UNSC, like wise did KSA and group consult UNSC before starting action in Yemen , answer is a big NO.
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Apr 14, 2015 01:39pm
Tell me one thing that has gone to UNSC in recent times, UN has lost its efficacy after world war II and should be disbanded.
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Apr 14, 2015 01:43pm
A country which will have 3rd largest economy in 5-10 years will either get UN membership or they will not care for UN. India is in the same shape China was in 20 years ago. So point in Pakistanis getting in the way of a big business/economy.
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Apr 14, 2015 02:10pm
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as of 2014, the Indian economy is nominally worth US$2.047 trillion; it is the 10th-largest economy by market exchange rates, and is, at US$7.277 trillion, the third-largest by purchasing power parity, or PPP. With 1.2 billion population how long can world ignore India. Not for long.
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Apr 14, 2015 02:12pm
At the time that China became a permanent member, it was not a particularly strong or influential country.Keep in mind that this China was the Republic of China, with whom the United States had very close political and military ties, and not the Communist government that later came to power as the People's Republic of China.At that time INDIA fully supported china for UNSC member, CHINA must Remember that.
Also remember, all UN member countries currently supported INDIA for UNSC except PAKISTAN LOLU
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Apr 14, 2015 03:04pm
What IS this "growing economy" Indians keep telling us about ? How come this "growing economy" hasn't translated into a better life style for Indians ? Delhi is literally the world's most polluted city . Is this your growing economy ?
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Apr 14, 2015 03:10pm
@Indian Yoga, Pakistan can not support and everybody will not vote for india, if it comes to that position, because the member of Security council must have implemented all the SC resolutions. India has not implemented Kashmir resolutions which they have signed. So India can not stand for the membership of SC.
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Apr 14, 2015 03:19pm
Why all these comments. Big 5 will never share their powers especially Veto with any new members. They will always keep the membership at 5. And if they ever did increase, the chances are for Japan or Germany, because US has military bases in these both countries.
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Apr 14, 2015 03:25pm
India will surely get permanent seat..After some time
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Apr 14, 2015 03:28pm
Actually China support India in UNSC but In Indirect way..It is not directly supporting but It is clear Atleast that China is not opposing
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Apr 14, 2015 03:29pm
@rehan " What IS this "growing economy" Indians keep telling us about ? How come this "growing economy" hasn't translated into a better life style for Indians ? Delhi is literally the world's most polluted city . Is this your growing economy ?" My dear, Bejing is the worlds most polluted city. Now they will pollute Pakistan when they will extract your all natural resourses. First you served US, now U serve China
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Apr 14, 2015 03:30pm
One thing must be clear in All mind..That India was growing,is growing And will develop With or without Pakistan..Pakistan has no role and even cannot Hinder India in Growth Journey
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Apr 14, 2015 04:02pm
“The Chinese side will make efforts with all parties to strive for a package that accommodates the concerns of all parties through extensive democratic consultations,” Mr Hong said.
This coming from Chinese makes me laugh - Democratic Consultations
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Apr 14, 2015 04:04pm
People of a country will decide the future of that country but not the others!! If Indian people would improve their education, behavior, knowledge, economy etc. then automatically World would need India otherwise even after getting UN permanent seat would also not help.
India should only focus on its growth in all aspect which will bring every thing.
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Apr 14, 2015 04:21pm
@rehan No. You are right. I think Karachi is cleanest in the world. AS far as economy is concern, entire KSE can be bought by only on industrialist of India. I hope you understand that
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Apr 14, 2015 04:50pm
@rehan population caused because of growth china is most populated country but it is due to its growth we know how to control it..!! first learn about india then come nd talk..!!
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Apr 14, 2015 05:02pm
@Zak First of All India will get the UNSC seat ultimately. Zak being a member of UNSC is all about getting access to the sensitive market .
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Apr 14, 2015 05:06pm
@rehan True....you only have to look at what they have done to International Cricket where they have gained greater powers which are now becoming Absolute Power!!
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Apr 14, 2015 05:51pm
India is a member of BRICS, G20, RIC & one of the big leaders of SAARC if not the biggest. And soon will become the permanent member of UNSC.Both China & Russia told and confirmed that they will support India for a permanent seat in UNSC at the RIC Summit in Feb this year & also the chinese president assured Mr. Modi during his India trip. In May when Mr. Modi tours China he will again pitch for it for it. China will oppose Japan's seat and not India's. Japan is their traditional rival. They have more dispute with the Japnese.
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Apr 14, 2015 06:43pm
@Qamar, after UN resolution why Pakistan signed Simla agreement where it is mentioned Kashmir issue will be handled between Ind and Pak?? And no other party can intervene also if you want to talk about UN resolution than it is mentioned that first Pakistan should remove its army from Pakistan held Kashmir and than India will remove its army. Has Pakistan removed its army??
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Apr 14, 2015 06:55pm
@Danyal You are right, Pakistanis see the world in their own angle; reality is quite different , China does lot more business with India than with Pak. China will have no option than supporting India. China needs Indian market more than any country in the world and they know it quite clearly; they also know if India becomes part of NATO then it will be greatest security threat for their nation. China friendship with Pak? well well it is not friendship, if someone asks me to loot their home and use their family, what would any selfish person does? That is what China is doing.
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Apr 14, 2015 07:10pm
its just a matter of few month, in upcoming visit of PM to China , pm vll convince China to support .
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Apr 14, 2015 07:14pm
don't know y Pakistani ppl are so obsessed wid China , glory of China vll fade away a in another 30-40 yrs bcoz of aging population n their 1 child scheme , the coming generation vll nt be so productive lyk their past generation bcoz of their pass on wealth which they get from their father n grandfather , another reason to compete with Chinese cheap product whole world vll invest in India , India is the only country which provide favourable condition to do business,
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Apr 14, 2015 07:46pm
Hahahah no unsc seat awwww
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Apr 14, 2015 08:02pm
This report is twisted. China has said it supports India's demand for UNSC seat. But it should be a part of package. The package is a deal between India and China on its acceptance of Chinese Silk route that India opposes. Eventually, India will get the permanent membership.
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Apr 14, 2015 08:46pm
@Danyal,They are all fancy names to keep you happy.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:21pm
@QAMAR
Might sound fancy to you, but I don't blame you. You people love to live in fantasy! You, me & everyone will see India becoming a permanent member in UNSC very soon. That's a fact. I have faith in Mr. Modi, that's all it takes, a leap of faith.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:22pm
U.S. , Russia, France, England, Australia, Germany, Japan, Canada and last China are agree for permanent membership of India in UN security council. I request dawn to show more deep news on this, some people's think India is competeting with Pak, just forget it. It's time to chase China, even world's top economists had suggested that India will pass away the growth rate of China. The decision on Yoga day is great example, it's take shortest time to implied in record brake manner. Hope few people will wake up and start to do progress in right manner.
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Apr 14, 2015 11:30pm
Modi is just trying to sell the old thing in a new wrapping..........go and get a UNSC if you can and if you did then as if you can do something to us......and if your 1.2 billion is something India is proud of then soon US will ask india to control its population, India is not going anywhere just suffering from population explosion......
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Apr 14, 2015 11:46pm
@Qamar does your country's name was present in those fancy names?
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Apr 15, 2015 12:29am
Modi is going to make china choose b/w japan or pakistan aka U push harder in pak and we push harder in japan and yes dont forget north korea,just yesterday north korea's FM visited delhi for first time in history.China will have no other option but to concede or to face humiliation in the world stage.
Let me also add china and japan are like india and pakistan,there can never be peace due to historical reasons.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:00am
@Danyal, Modi/BJP will be out very soon. Congress is coming back.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:09pm
@kamal pasha day dream , modi is here to transform India , no 1 can challenge him for another 15-20 yrs.
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Apr 16, 2015 08:49pm
It is understandable coming from China and Pakistan. China talking about a democratic consultations is laughable. When was the last time China and democracy were mentioned in the same sentence?
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Apr 16, 2015 08:52pm
@Semab Exactly my thought- China talking about democratic consultation- how's that for a joke!
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