People’s Republic of China
Ambassador Wang Guangya
China is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Wang Guangya has served as China’s permanent representative to the United Nations since August 7, 2003. The following is excerpted from debate during the 5,839th meeting of the UN Security Council on February 18, 2008. The Chinese Government is gravely concerned over theunilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo on February 17, 2008. As wespeak, the whole international community is closely watching the reaction ofthe United Nations. Chinasupports the proposal by Serbiaand Russiato convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council and hopes that memberswill engage in serious discussion and respond…