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        In recent years, China has experienced a rapid economic growth that has had a major impact on the country’s media landscape. Government regulations have been relaxed, leading to the rise of market-oriented media. Even flagship Party newspapers have begun to publish weeklies and dailies.
        
        Qian Gang, former correspondent of the People’s Liberation Army Daily, believes that an independent newspaper or broadcaster has yet to appear that could become the mainstream media in China. He prefers “public media”, which is similar to the Public Broadcasting System in the US, but serves the people instead of a political party or shareholders.
        
        The Internet has immense power in some aspects of reporting, but traditional media remain the major source of news when exploring issues in greater depth. However, the new media can expedite media reform in China, but there is still the question of ethics as media outlets often use “damaging” reports to force corporate executives or officials into signing advertising contracts.
        
        Qian cites the example of Radio Television Hong Kong, which is free to criticize the government even if it gets its funds from the government. He believes that public media is a success in many countries, but in China it is difficult to find a credible group that represents the interests of the public. Advertising revenue is also a major issue, as the media tend to turn a blind eye to the deeds of some powerful companies.
        
        In conclusion, China’s media landscape is rapidly changing, and public media could have a positive impact. But there are still many challenges to be overcome, including ethics and the power of advertising revenue.
      - Government spokespeople aim to improve transparency of information, Tang Yue and Cao Yin report in Beijing.
        
        The Chinese government has moved to improve the transparency of official information through a radical overhaul of the system whereby departmental spokespeople explain government policy.
        
        The move follows an announcement by the State Council on Tuesday urging officials to adapt to the Internet age by releasing information in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner
      - In the wake of a train derailment near Shijingshan South Station on 10th October, the Beijing Railway Bureau has removed its director, Huang Guizhang, from his post. Two other officials in charge of repair and maintenance at the Beijing Railway Bureau were also sacked. This small incident had a big impact due to its timing, as it occurred shortly after a two-month national railway safety checkup and a campaign to correct problems.
        
        In response, the Minister of Railways, Sheng Guangzu, summoned a meeting of railway officials and urged them to improve safety management. Huang was given an administrative punishment and two days later, he was removed from his post without any explicit reason. This removal reflects the Minister's tougher attitude towards railway safety issues.
        
        The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the Ministry of Railways is taking steps to improve safety. Professor Rong Chaohe from Beijing Jiaotong University believes that railway safety can only be achieved after the ministry is reformed and that the ministry should focus on supervising the operating safety of the railways, rather than playing a role in the game itself.
    - - In recent years, China has seen a crackdown on its internet and civil society, with a rise in nationalistic sentiment among young people. This has been a result of the government's intensified messaging and the emergence of Xi Jinping as the country's paramount leader. Document No.9, an internal communique issued by the Communist Party, warned its members against “seven perils” that could undermine its rule, including “universal values,” civil society and a free press. This led to a period of unrelenting crackdowns on the internet, media, civil society and education that largely blocked any meaningful channels through which young people could gain perspectives that are different from official narratives.
        
        This has been further exacerbated by the Great Firewall, a censorship and surveillance system that blocks access to foreign news websites and social media platforms, and the physical silencing of leading writers, rights lawyers and activists who served as the conscience of the nation.
        
        The result is an information bubble that the government is getting better at controlling, and a generation gap in which those who experienced a relatively free internet as young people resent the Great Firewall, while those who started college after Xi took power are more likely to defend it. This has the potential for real-world harm, with renewed calls for the Chinese government to take Taiwan by force and videos and photos of people wishing for the deaths of Americans.
        
        In order to counter this, countries around the world should keep their universities, institutions and open societies supportive of and welcoming to those who want to learn and debate, invest in overseas independent Chinese-language media, and technological tools that can be used to circumvent and dismantle censorship, and keep supporting journalists, writers and activists inside the country.
  - - - Human Rights Watch has called on governments to take urgent action to combat racist and xenophobic violence and discrimination linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The UN committee monitoring compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination has recommended that governments adopt “national action plans against racial discrimination” to combat racism and discrimination, from enhanced policing of hate crimes to public messaging and education programming encouraging tolerance. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Asians and people of Asian descent have been targets of derogatory language in media reports and statements by politicians as well as on social media platforms, where hate speech related to Covid-19 also appears to have spread extensively. Increases in racist rhetoric have coincided with increases in racist attacks. Since February, Asians and people of Asian descent around the world have been subjected to attacks and beatings, violent bullying, threats, racist abuse, and discrimination that appear linked to the pandemic. Discrimination and violence against Chinese people have been reported in South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. Discrimination hasn’t been limited to Asians or people of Asian descent, but has also been reported against Muslims in India and Sri Lanka.
      - Chinese authorities have recently begun to tolerate criticism, but only from certain categories of people - the free-speech elite - and only then in government-controlled forums. This group includes senior government and Communist Party leaders, those with the patronage of such leaders and, to a lesser extent, academics and journalism professionals. The only people in China who can publish criticisms of, or opinions contrary to those of, the Communist Party, are senior members of the Communist Party.
        
        Academics and editors of China's state-controlled publications are also allowed to publicly question government policies, but only in private, government sponsored forums where the government does not feel there is any threat of public participation that it cannot control. Closely related to the intellectual elite are the "linguistic elite," who are able to read a language other than Chinese and are allowed past China's national firewall, except at politically sensitive times.
        
        The financial elite in China are also able to publish newspapers and magazines, but only if they have registered capital of at least RMB 300,000 (about US$ 35,000).
        
        For the average Chinese citizen, freedom of publication is nothing more than the freedom to submit, and anyone wanting to publish their opinions must submit their article or book to a government-licensed publisher, or privately enjoy their works themselves, or give copies to friends and family. Those unable to obtain government authorization to publish do manage to put out books and periodicals on a small scale, but this is possible only through subterfuge and violating Chinese law.
        
        The Chinese government encourages the state controlled media to engage in targeted reporting on corruption, but will not tolerate similar criticisms from private individuals. Therefore, Chinese authorities recognize that there must be outlets for the average person to express their dissatisfaction with the government, and allow them to do so through Internet bulletin board systems run by the government.
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        At an informal high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to mark the commemoration of the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech, China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Zhang Jun, called on all countries to conduct dialogues and join hands to combat hate speech. He noted that hate speech erodes the common values of humanity, affects social stability, induces violent conflicts, undermines peace and security, hinders the achievement of sustainable development, and seriously poisons the international community's efforts to work together to address global challenges.
        
        Zhang said political leaders and the press have a special responsibility to stop the spread of hate speech and cultivate an inclusive culture of peace. He also noted that an "information pandemic" triggered by all kinds of stigmatizing rhetorics and inaccurate and false information on the COVID-19 pandemic, has seriously disrupted and harmed international solidarity and cooperation in fighting the pandemic.
        
        In addition, Zhang highlighted the fact that racist speech has contributed to hate crimes, and that it is saddening to see widespread extremist ideologies such as discrimination and hatred against people of African and Asian descents, and frequent racist attacks. He also noted that hate speech has led to a rising "Islamophobia," and that China was one of the countries that proposed the resolution that made the UN General Assembly to designate March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
        
        In conclusion, Zhang Jun urged all countries to take concrete steps and join hands to combat hate speech and ensure that all people are treated with respect and dignity.
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        This year marks the 40th anniversary of the brutal murder of Vincent Chin, a 27-y-old Chinese American draftsman who was bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat by two White autoworkers in Detroit, Michigan. In light of the recent surge in anti-Asian violence, hate crimes, and bias since the onset of COVID-19, Qian He and Yu Xie have raised the question: Does the geopolitical threat of China stoke bias against Asian Americans?
        
        Drawing on experiments and survey questions that measure Americans’ assessment of the multidimensional threat of China, the authors found that Americans expressed the strongest bias against Chinese in China, and this bias was most pronounced among those who perceived China as a threat to the United States. Furthermore, the bias was on the dimensions of trustworthiness, morality, and warmth, while ratings for competence were the most stable across all Asian groups. The authors also found that as the proportion of residents in a county that voted for Trump in 2016 increases, perceptions of trustworthiness and morality decline for all three East Asian groups, with the steepest decline for Asian Americans.
        
        The implications of this research are far-reaching. The combination of hypercompetence, hypowarmth, low trust, and presumed immorality places Asians in the United States in a tenuous position, especially in the context of Americans’ widely shared view that China is an adversary and a national threat. As such, the end of the China Initiative will neither end bias against Chinese nationals nor will it end anti-Asian bias. Vincent Chin’s murder four decades ago is a reminder how nationality-based prejudices can affect Asians in the United States, and the surge in violence and bias against Asian Americans during the pandemic underscores this reality.
      - Western media has been increasingly seen as unreliable and biased by non-Western readerships, as it fails to take its responsibility seriously. This is demonstrated by its relentless "China bashing", one-sided approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and criticism of Qatar for its customs and beliefs during the World Cup. Western media is losing its credibility and readership, as its traditional reader base now has more options.
        To improve its standing, Western media needs to focus on offering diversity of opinions and thinking, be more self-reflective when reporting on others, and take responsibility for its role in the media consolidation. It should also shape public discourse in a responsible manner, instead of pandering to the demands of the public. If Western media fails to do so, it risks losing trust and relevance in the non-Western world.
    - - The President of China Media Group, Shen Haixiong, attended the fourth Eastern Economic Forum and delivered a keynote speech on “Asian News Picture under the Political and Economic Reform”. He called upon Asian media organizations to strengthen their cooperation and develop long-term plans to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships. He emphasized on the importance of innovation and called upon Asian media organizations to prioritize it. He also called on the region's media organizations to further step up their efforts to deepen and expand their cooperation to bring together the different peoples of the region. On 11th September, Shen signed an international strategic cooperation agreement with Russia's Rossiya Segodnya news agency (Sputnik International), which was witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia. The Eastern Economic Forum is a platform for communication and consultation established by Russia's President Vladimir Putin in 2015, aiming to push for the economic development of the Far East and expand cooperation in the Asia- Pacific region.
      - The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed its disapproval of the US military's campaign to plant sympathetic articles in Iraqi newspapers. The US military has been covertly placing stories in the Iraqi media that, while factual, give a slanted, positive view of conditions in Iraq. These stories are presented as unbiased news reports from independent journalists, but in reality, they omit all information that reflects badly on the US or Iraqi authorities.
        
        IFJ General Secretary Aidan White has criticized the US for its "double standards" and its "cynical campaign of media manipulation". He has also accused the US of "telling lies and distorting the reality facing millions of people in Iraq".
        
        In response to the IFJ's criticism, the US military has stated that it will take a close look at the programme. It has also argued that articles were meant to "get the truth out there" and had been offered and published in Iraqi newspapers "as a function of buying advertising and opinion/editorial space, as is customary in Iraq".
        
        The US military's campaign has been met with strong criticism from the IFJ and other international organizations. It remains to be seen if the US military will take any action to address the issue.
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        Violence against journalists is a new phenomenon in China, where the press has been tightly controlled since the Communist Party took power in 1949. With the rule of law still weak in China and the central government not prepared to actively defend journalists’ right to free expression, reporters have little recourse to defend themselves against attack. The commercialization of the media has encouraged journalists to report more aggressively on stories such as crime, low-level corruption, police brutality and celebrity gossip.
        
        Deadly violence against journalists is still rare in China compared with countries such as the Philippines or Colombia, but threats of violence or physical attacks are commonly used against Chinese journalists. Private individuals or groups are behind an increasing number of attacks, as journalists investigate corruption and financial wrongdoing. Hired thugs are responsible for many of the attacks.
        
        The All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) is the only national organization whose mission is to protect journalists’ rights, but it is a government institution, and regulations against the formation of independent, nongovernmental organizations prevent journalists from organizing outside official structures. Journalists say their editors are largely supportive and realize that publicizing the incidents is often their only means for recourse.
        
        Chinese journalists have called for a law to protect their “right to report”, but progress in the legislative process has been limited. Some local legislators have taken steps to enact legal protections for journalists, such as the “Regulations on Not Refusing Interviews by Journalists” implemented by the Yining County government in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. Ultimately, however, the responsibility lies with the government to institute concrete measures to help society respect and understand journalists’ role.
    - - China expressed its condemnation of all acts of violence against journalists at the United Nations. China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Li Baodong, emphasised the importance of protecting journalists as part of civilian protection in armed conflicts. He urged all countries to take primary responsibility for the protection of journalists and called on the UN Security Council to adopt an integrated strategy of conflict-prevention and peace-building to enhance such protection. Li also noted that journalists should abide by professional code of conduct and the principle of impartiality and objectivity in their coverage.
        The International Federation of Journalists reported that in 2012, a total of 121 journalists were killed globally due to violence. This serves as a reminder of the urgency for stronger protection for journalists around the world. China is fully committed to involving more deeply with the UN Security Council in peace-making, peacekeeping and peace-building, to help maintain international peace and security and to ensure greater protection for civilians, including journalists.
  - - - In 2019, All-China Journalists Association updated its code of ethics and mandatory exam requiring journalists to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought.[26][27] In October 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission published rules restricting private capital in "news-gathering, editing, broadcasting, and distribution."[28]
    - - The article discusses the complex issue of internet censorship and how it is not a black and white issue. While US President Barack Obama called for China to abandon internet censorship during his China trip, the US itself has had debates around censorship. Two federal laws intended to censor offensive online content were passed at the turn of the millennium, but were later struck down by the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Germany has tried to block access to some internet content outside Germany that is illegal under German laws, while South Korea has created rules to oblige portals to suspend sites stepping outside the limits and requires websites to disclose the real names of anyone posting comments. The article argues that while the internet facilitates the flow of information, it also makes it much easier for those with ill intentions to wreak havoc, cause harm, and bring about social unrest. Therefore, the government has a responsibility to better manage the internet, keeping harmful content out of public view while ensuring the internet serves public good.
      - A spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian, has rejected recent US accusations over the treatment of foreign journalists in China, stating that the US is playing double standards and engaging in bullying under the guise of media and press freedom. He cited previous discriminatory restrictions on US-based Chinese journalists and called on the US to reflect on its own problems and stop attacking China with unfounded charges. Zhao noted that the US has denied or delayed visa issuance for over 20 Chinese journalists since 2018, expelled over 60 with no reason, and designated many Chinese media organizations as "foreign missions." He argued that if these actions are not seen as direct infringements of reporters' personal safety and press freedom, then he does not know what could be. Zhao accused the US of suppressing China in the name of press freedom and trying to find an excuse to practice double standards and bully China.
  - - - The Uyghur population in China's north-western region of Xinjiang has been the target of numerous human rights abuses, including possible genocide and crimes against humanity, for many years. Up to one million Uyghurs have been detained in "re-education camps", and according to the BBC, many have been subjected to armed officers and a shoot-to-kill policy. The US, UK and other countries have declared China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, and Human Rights Watch and Amnesty have both published reports accusing China of such abuses. China has denied all allegations, citing the peace and prosperity brought to Xinjiang through its anti-terrorism measures.
        Xinjiang is an autonomous region, rich in oil and natural gas, and produces a fifth of the world's cotton. Uyghur activists have voiced concerns of their culture being threatened as a result of Han Chinese migration into the region, and the religious persecution they face. It is also thought that forced labour is used to pick cotton, and that up to half a million people have been forced to pick it in 2021. The China Cables made clear that the camps are intended to be run as high security prisons. In addition, a pervasive network of surveillance, checkpoints, and cameras have been set up to monitor people's behaviour. Despite China's claims that it is fighting terrorism, it is accused of exaggerating the threat in order to justify repression of the Uyghurs.
    - - The Chinese Embassy in Britain has expressed its firm opposition to the so-called “Uyghur Tribunal”, which is being conducted in London and claims to gather evidence on whether the Chinese government committed “genocide” in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Embassy described the tribunal as neither legal nor credible, but just another anti-China farce concocted by a few individuals with the end goal of using Xinjiang to contain China. It is funded by the World Uyghur Congress, an organization dedicated to separating Xinjiang from China. The tribunal is composed of people with ulterior motives and carries no weight or authority. It includes Adrian Zenz, who has long been spreading lies about Xinjiang, as well as several “actors” who have been found to be habitually fabricating “persecution” stories. Its “chair” Geoffrey Nice reportedly used to be a British agent and has close ties with various anti-China forces.
      - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) recently passed by the United States is a gross interference in China's domestic affairs and a violation of the principles of international law. It is derived from the big lie that there is forced labor in Xinjiang, Uygur Autonomous Region and is designed to contain China. The so-called "witnesses" are exposed to be bribed "actors" playing for different "scripts" funded by the U.S. Department of State and NATO. The truth is that the Chinese government is faithfully fulfilling its obligations under the International Labour Organization to protect the rights and interests of laborers. The UFLPA pursues "presumption of guilt" and runs against the "presumption of innocence" principle of international law. The intention of fabricating Xinjiang-related lies is doomed to fail and will only end up bankrupt. No individual or force is able to stop the firm steps of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to pursue a better life or the historical process of China's development.
  - - - The Ukraine crisis has caused a lot of tension between Russia and Ukraine, as well as other countries, and it is important to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis. All parties must respect the sovereignty of all countries in accordance with universally recognized international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. They must abandon the Cold War mentality, cease hostilities, and strive for a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture. Dialogue and negotiation should be encouraged and supported, and the international community should stay committed to promoting talks for peace. Humanitarian assistance must be increased and the safety of civilians must be effectively protected. All parties should abide by international humanitarian law and avoid attacking civilians or civilian facilities. The threat or use of nuclear weapons should be opposed, and unilateral sanctions must be stopped. In addition, the international community should take measures to support post-conflict reconstruction in conflict zones.
      - China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu will pay an official visit to Russia from April 16 to 19 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu, a military spokesman announced on Friday afternoon.
        
        The visit would be the first overseas visit by Li after he became Minister of National Defense at the National People's Congress in March.
        
        Li will hold talks with Russian military officials and visit Russian military academies during the visit, Tan Kefei, spokesman for the ministry, said in a brief statement.
        
        "In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the relations between the Chinese and Russian militaries have been continually developing at a high level," he noted. "New progress has been made in strategic communication, joint exercises and training, and practical cooperation, repeatedly enriching the strategic connotation of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era."
    - - Xi Jinping, Chinese leader, and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their strong relationship and alignment against the United States, during a three-day meeting in Moscow. The two leaders discussed deepening their military ties, joint maritime and aerial patrols, and strengthening economic and energy cooperation. Although the meeting did not move the needle on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, the two signed a joint statement expressing 'serious concerns' about NATO's military-security ties with Asia-Pacific countries and 'urge the United States to stop undermining international and regional security and global strategic stability in order to maintain its own unilateral military superiority'. This meeting is seen as a clear indication of their intent to build a world order that counters US-led democracies and a multipolar system not led by Western values.
  - - - China has recently demonstrated its military power by sending warships, including an aircraft carrier, into the seas around Taiwan. This follows a meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. China views Taiwan as a province to be reunified, whilst Taiwan sees itself as an independent country with its own democratically-elected leaders. China has spent more on defence than any country except the US and could draw on a wide range of capabilities, including naval power, missiles, aircraft and cyber attacks in a conflict. However, the US has stated they would defend Taiwan if needed. There is a huge imbalance between the two sides in terms of active duty personnel and equipment. Tensions have been increasing between China and Taiwan with military aircraft now entering Taiwan's Air Defence Zone. Additionally, China has sent coastguard vessels to attempt to board and inspect Taiwanese vessels. Taiwan plays an important role globally in the production of computer chips, so a Chinese takeover could give Beijing control over one of the world's most important industries. Despite the increasing tensions, research suggests that many Taiwanese people are relatively untroubled and identify as Taiwanese.
    - - I am overwhelmed with despair and anguish to see that my compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan straits should continue to spend so much time and energy in a propaganda war against each other.
        
        Chinese history over the recent centuries has been one of humiliation by foreigners and colonialists. The only reason why small nations from half way round the world have been able to conquer and control a much bigger and populous nation like China is because we were not united. We are falling into the same trap! Blood is thicker than water my fellow Chinese. There is nothing under the sun that we cannot address and work out a compromise for between the two parties; Taiwan and Mainland.
        
        Taiwan can never be truely independent. American troops will be swarming in the tens of thousands over the island if it declares " independence " can't you see? They will stay there indefinitely to " stabilize the region ". Are we Chinese not able to learn from history? Are we going to hand over our sovereignty and dignity to another colonising power and then spend decades and millions of lives in trying to throw them out again? Think of your future generations even as you carry on with this mindless game of getting at each other's (Chinese ) throats.
      - On 2 August, the US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi disregarded China's strong opposition and visited the Taiwan region, causing a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations. The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm in international relations, with the US Government recognising the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. China has firmly opposed and sternly condemned Pelosi's visit, and has made serious démarche and strong protest to the US. China-U.S. relations must be based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, no-confrontation and win-win cooperation. The US must deliver on its "five noes" commitment and not interfere in China's internal affairs. Otherwise, China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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        Uyghurs
        
        Greetings Fellow delegates, and the house at large. As stated previously, China is comprised of over 30 different cultures, and the Chinese government believes in cultural equality to promote human growth. Allegations then, of China's treatment of Uyghurs, are rather shocking. We respect the Uyghur community, and believe they have formed a key part of Chinese culture. Supposed evidence of Uyghur re-education camps are wholly incorrect, as they are rather high security prisons to fight terrorist threatening China's peace and sovereignty. These prisons are not biases against Uyghurs, and maintain the same standards of neutrality and fairness as the rest of our government. We find it shocking for policies such as the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act, for both interfering with law, and having a presumption of guilt. Doing so can have severe repercussions as it sets precent for the international community as a whole. We implore other nations to separate fact from fiction, and ensure the fabrication of Xinjiang-related lies are removed and international co-operation remains without barriers.
    - - Any restriction on one's ability to communicate information, and hold an opinion
        
        Media censorship
        
        Greetings my fellow delegates, and the house at large. Friends, the media plays a larger role in our lives than before, and actions must be taken to ensure its effectiveness. Modern media has become centered on clicks and negative critisism to drive views, which has led to a presumption of guilt by the public. Do we really want modern communication to translate into the sharing of accusations and insults? Do we really need phenomenon such as "Asia Bashing" to persistently remain in the news, never viewed neutrally? The Chinese Government has already seeked itnernational media co-operation with Asian countries, and implores other nations to follow suit, and strengthen our co-operation and develop long term plans to identify opportunies for strategic partnerships
        
        Media safety
        
        Greetings my fellow delegates, and the house at large. Journalist safety is a major issue threatening the safety of one of the most critical organs to a successful world. It is well knwon that over 121 journalists have been killed globally due to violences. This suggests a large hole ininternational protection of journalists. Countries must look at implementing media safety organisations, such as the All-China Jounralists Association, to ensure journalists are welcomed and safe. China hopes to build media relations across the world, and hopes to propagate an era of peaceful jounralism within the internatioal community
    - - Any restriction on the availability of information
        
        The importance of a firewall
        
        Greetings fellow delegates and the house at large. As the delegate of China, I would like to recall a rather famous event in our history. In 2012, there was a derailment of a train in Shijingshan South Station, particularly after a supposedly several train safety regulations. Naturally, this came with an outburst on our social media sites, particularly Weibo. Following that, not only did it pressure our government in introducing several reforms, but the Rail minister was, unfortunately for him, voted out of office during the next elections. Such an example is one, out of countless many showing how China's social media landscape can be used constructively. Our "firewall" has often been the topic of public scrutiny, yet its intentions are never mentioned. China seeks a neutral restriction on media to ensure national productivty, sovreingty and development. This is in accordance to the ICCPR, where a minor restriction on freedom of speech is allowed under to premise of protecting the rights of others, protection of public order and national security, and public morals. Chinese internet is not one-sided, biased, or rescritricitive, rather the Chinese internet provides minor limitations to foster public growth, and prevent threats to our nations. We urge other countries to also do the same. Fundamentally hurting a country's soul, order and security under the excuse of freedom of information can open a large, and dangerous can of worms. China strives to be a leader in digital communication, and prioritises a healthy, constructive and peaceful digital envrionemtn
        
        Data privacy
        
        Greeting my fellow delegates and the house at large. Despite public opinion, China strongly intends on partnering peacefully to promote privacy with proactive progress. With some much confusion about Chinese Privacy, let me clarify that the Chinese government cannot access TikTok user's data to spy, as doing so would violate the privacy laws set forth in Article 14 of the Chinese Personal Information Security Specification. Specifically, Article 14 states that individual consent must be obtained before personal information can be processed, and that the individual must be provided with clear information about the processor's name and contact information, the purposes and means of processing, the categories of personal information to be processed, and the storage period of the personal information. Furthermore, Article 15 states that the individual has the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Therefore, without obtaining the individual's explicit and fully informed consent, the Chinese government would be in violation of privacy laws if it attempted to access TikTok user's data without their consent. China will never use its data to spy on other countries, be it through TikTok or any other service. Privacy is ingrained in our culture, and we firmly believe that privacy is essential for a successful local internet. However, such an issue reveals a wider problem we all must solve. Instead of merely pointing fingers, we must look at country-wise autonomy for data-centers. Friends, this is not a threat to the unification of the internet we prosper in, rather a feasable solution to minimise baseless accusations and to improve efficiency. Such a solution is viable in countries as large as ours, and we urge other nations to join in ensuring a balance between autonomy and interconnectedness
    - - Any form of abuse, particularly online, towards any particular party
        
        Hate speech towards asians in foreign counteies
        
        Greetings Delegates, Judges and the house at large. A recent study by Jenifer Lee, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that 1 in 6 Asian Americans had been a victim of Hate Crime, while in states such as California, nearly 1 in 4 people have exprienced an anti-asian hate crime. The study then evaluated the factors for discrimination towards Asians abroad, and revealed biasnesses with trustworthiness and morality. Such a grim outlook reveals a pressing problem for the world. China has strived to promote world peace and development, yet the international community's treatment of our own compatriots, is frankly unacceptable. China is not an adversary and a national threat to foreign nations, rather a global promoter of peace and development. As such, We must remove arbitrary classifactions and stereotypes, and work to become a unifying world, while also maintaining diversity.
        
        Western Media having a bias
        
        Once again, I would like to greet my fellow delegates, and the house at large. There is a fundamental paradox to media, whereby clicks drive views. This in turn, leads to negative headlines and articles, playing on human tendencies to react to negative news. China firmly believes that such a phenomenon has negatively harmed its public perception. We can clearly take a look at meda organisation titles, and evaluate their connotations. As mentioned before, China strives bring neutraliy and respect the soverignty of both nations in the Russia Ukraine conflict, yet AP news states: 'China protests US sanctioning of firms dealing with Russia'. As another example, we routinely draft the population into our military, yet Fox News headlines, 'China's latest signal communist country could be preparing for conflict on world stage'. It is evident that international media is applying a bias towards China, further worsening Chinese discrimanition and Hate Speech. This is in stark constrast to the polite nature human exhibit towards us chinese, regardless of country. We despirately urge for media to be viewed neutrally, and propose the introduction of a mediating party, constistently evaluating news organisations fariyl.
    - - Are minorities being discriminated from the rest of the world?
        
        Discrimination against Tibetans, Muslims, Jews and Japanese
        
        Greetings Delegates, and the house at large. China has a vast population, comprising of more that 30 ethnic groups and cultures. Therefore, it is naturally extremely shocking for us to be accused of internal discrimination. China strongly believes that it is important to take a people-centered approach, and value cultural and social development as highly as economic and political development. We fully embrace the black lives matter movement, and believe that having culutral barriers will only stagnate human development. At the same time, we acknowledge the streamlining of our education, however, we will never intend to remove, or stereotype cultures.
        Friends, taking action as a sole country will not be a viable solution to eliminate discirmination. We call upon governments to respect the rights of asians, africans, south amerians and middle eastern's living abroad. The current worldwide streotypicalisation of ethinicities is borderline unsustainable, and frankly, an insult to the descendant's original country. We urge other nations in joining us to remove discrimantion for our cultures, and create a welcoming society for all
        
        Chinese xenophoiba during COVID-19 pandemic
        
        Greetings Delegates and the house at large. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been several baseless arguments attributing the blame on us. It is quite frankly, outright ridiculous for the US Energy Department to conclude that the COVID-19 virus came from a lab leak. Subsequently, Asians and people of asian descent from around have been exposed to racism, crimes and an anti-chinese rheatoric, fact continously re-iterated by the human rights watch. This is in large violation to the International Convention of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Beating, attacking, harassing and abusing our fellow compatriots on the grounds of a far-fetched hypothesis must not be tolarated, in any way, shape or form. My fellow delegates, I have personally met many people from your countries, and there has universally been one thing in common: kindness. We must not let mere outliers shape our image in front of the public, and we must take action to ensure people understand how others may view their actions. The Chinese government employs strict policies to ensure everybody is treated fairly, be it online or not. It is simply idealistic to defend such degradory statements under to excuse of freedom of speech. We urge other countries to take action, and set precendent to ensure people live in harmony, and in peace.
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        China's stance on Russia-Ukraine
        
        Greetings Delegates and the House at large. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused a large humanitarian, economic and political crisis. Friends, as we look to devise solutions, it is imperative to understand that fighting fire with fire is unacceptable. As already acknowledged by international law, we must respect the sovereignty of all countries, keep nuclear power plants safe, reduce strategic risks, and resume peace talks. China strongly believes that violence cannot be pursued, and ceasing hostilities is of utmost priority. However, this is only possible if we look at the conflict from a neutral point of view. China hopes to be an effective mediator, looking for a universally accepted agreement. This will only occur with international co-operation, and more importantly, abandoning the cold war mentality. The economic, rather unilateral sanctions against Russia may have justified reasons, but they are simply not a realistic solution. Doing so will further restrict international supply chains, and damage the community as a whole. A peaceful compromise lies clearly in front of us, with both parties ensuring their sovereignty. For this to be effective though, we must ensure that both parties are equally embedded in the international community. The international community needs to take measures to ensure neutrality, and peace.
        
        China's stance on Taiwan
        
        Greetings Delegates and the house at large. As the delegate of China, we strongly believe that Taiwan has been, is, and must remain a part of our nation. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. This has been clearly recognised by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 of 1971. Yet, the public at large has constantly displayed a single-sided approach towards Taiwan, with foreign airships harbouring our coastline with an intent to threat. However, it is imperative to understand that running a propaganda war between our compatriots alongside the Taiwanese straight is frankly, rather disappointing. As China, we wholly welcome Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese viewpoints and Taiwanese perspectives. But the threat of China's sovereignty, for an arbitrary border between our own people is frankly shocking. The Taiwanese hypothetical threat has led to weapons of mass destruction on our very own coastline. Is this the reality we want nearly 1.4 billion people to face? Is this the connected, unified, welcoming world we want? Chinese, and the World's strength has inherently lied in unification and co-operation. The militarisation of Taiwan is not a freedom fight as is made out from biased viewpoints, rather a fundamental threat to Chinese peace, sovereignty and stability. We are willing to compromise, and usher in an era of one country, two systems. But we urge other countries to co-operate alongside us, recognise China as a whole, and neutralise a rather baseless threat against human unification.