Zhenmin: United Nations assessment should focus on per capita income _ light thin

2009-06-Oct- 12: 14 source: IPR in China China's Ambassador to the United Nations Deputy Ambassador Zhenmin 5 days in the 64th session of the Committee on the "UN scale of assessments for the topic". He expounded on the position that the cornerstone of the assessment approach-the principle of capacity to pay the decisive factor is the level of per capita income and gross national income of non-biased, while ignoring low population, per capita income, and other factors. Statement by Zhenmin: Sir, first of all, allow me to you and other members of the Bureau. The delegation of China stated that, under your leadership, through the joint efforts of all Member States, the UN General Assembly Committee will complete all tasks. The delegation of China thanked the Chairman of the Committee on contributions, Mr. Graber Board report (A/64/11), thanked the Secretariat representative, Mr. Berri on many years of payment schemes (A/64/68) for instructions. We agree with the Sudan on behalf of the "group of 77 and China," the statement. This session of the Committee will discuss the development of the United Nations 2010-2012 annual meeting of the scale. In Committee the 69th meeting of experts in a spirit of seeking truth from facts, science, seriously, seriously consider the scale of the problem and make relevant proposals. The delegation of China on the experts expressed appreciation for the work you do. 2010-2012 annual meeting on providers of methodology issues, I would like to briefly explain some of the Chinese delegation's views and recommendations as follows: first, strictly follow the principle of "capacity to pay", in order to develop a scientific and rational will therefore. The principle of capacity to pay since the founding of the United Nations is determined by the development of assessment approaches the cornerstones of the broad consensus of the majority of Member States. Measure a country's ability to pay, we must look at its economic size and revenue, but also its per capita income levels, which is the Foundation, which is the decisive factor. One-sided emphasis, to the neglect of gross national income population, income per capita is low, and other factors, disregard for human rights, is unjustified, it is also unfair. Second, it is only through reasonable concessions in order to ensure that all Member States according to the actual capacity to pay dues. Low per capita income is preparing the concession will scale, an important factor in real per capita national income is passed on to adjust volume level to address the low per capita income to pay of the Member States. Low per capita income concessions on the equality of all Member States, provided that they meet the criteria for low per capita income has the right to enjoy the same standard of concessions, which of course includes the total amount of large but low per capita income Member States. To gross national income in the world of scale to limit Member States ' reduction rate, or man-made setting relief cap, is contrary to the principle of capacity to pay. Third, keep the scale of assessments of stability, consistent with the interests of all Member States. Current scale of calculated member States in line with the principle of capacity to pay, a comprehensive consideration of various factors, the position, after a long period of difficult negotiations and consultations before the formation of consensus. The existing calculation methods will therefore have three scale cycle proved to be reasonable and effective. According to the UN General Assembly resolutions, from maintaining the United Nations Stabilization and solid financial base, will scale should remain relatively stable, it is fair to all Member States. In addition, the world economic and financial crisis is still in development, especially in the developing countries the impact of capacity to pay should not be overlooked. In the current situation, it was therefore to be significantly adjusted. Mr President, China endorsed in accordance with the current 2007-2009 scale preparation method, preparation of 2010 to 2012, scale. China as a responsible, has been actively developing countries fulfil their commitments to the United Nations should make its financial obligations. Whether in the Sichuan earthquake last year suffered catastrophic losses, such as natural disasters, or impact by global economic crisis this year resulted in a deficit reached historical highs, the Chinese Government has always paid contributions in full and on time. At the same time, as a permanent member of the Security Council, China has also assumed in the apportionment of additional financial obligations. As China's sustained economic growth, based on the principle of capacity to pay, China is willing to make a greater contribution. Practice, China will have contributions from 2000 years ago. 995 per cent between 2001 and 2003 1. 54% in 2004 to 2006 2. 053% from 2007 to 2009 2.667%. Only 7 years, China's contributions over the last three words. According to the Committee provided for in accordance with the current scale calculation method of the calculated data, China 2010-2012 annual contributions will increase to 3.189% increase from 2007 to 2009. 522%, an increase of nearly 20%. I would like to stress that, despite the recommendation of the Committee on contributions will cause China's contributions have greater growth, although the Chinese economy also face greater difficulties, as long as the Council was therefore is in line with existing workout calculated in line with the principle of capacity to pay, China still willing to consider accepting. Mr President, China in recent years the economy while development is faster, the total amount of gross domestic product (GDP) reached a certain size, it should not be ignored in China is a populous country facts, domestic still need to be solved. In 2008, China's GDP per capita of us $ 3000 in the world ranking is located at 100 meters, this figure is well below the world average of $ 7119 (threshold). To the end of 2008, the Chinese population have 4300 million. If you follow the World Bank's per capita consumption of less than 1 per day. $ Standard calculation, the total number of poor people in China for more than 2. 5 billion, is still the highest in the world. Chinese economic development, poverty eradication, realization of modernization is still a long way to go, look at China's capacity to pay should not be separated from China's national conditions. Mr President, this session of the Committee will consider a number of important issues, job tasks is very heavy. 2010 to 2012, a 3-year will therefore share table is this session of the Committee, an important topic. The delegation of China expressed hope that the partiesIn a spirit of understanding, cooperation, and pragmatic spirit, on an equal footing and in early 2010 to 2012 annual meeting consensus assessments. Thank you Sir!