中国代表团团长谈践大使在禁化武组织第110届执理会一般性辩论的发言
(2025年10月7日，海牙)
主席先生,
中国代表团再次祝贺你当选执理会主席，将积极支持你的工作。中方欢迎总干事所作发言和几位副主席的报告，赞同乌干达大使代表“不结盟运动和中国”所作发言。我愿进一步阐述中方立场。
主席先生，
今年是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年,是铭记历史、开创未来的重要时刻。80年前，国际社会对两次世界大战浩劫痛定思痛，开启了构建战后秩序、追求和平发展的征程，全球治理翻开新的一页。80年后的今天,和平与发展的时代潮流没有变。中国坚定支持多边主义，倡导国际合作，反对冷战思维、单边主义、霸权主义。
习近平主席郑重提出全球治理倡议。这是继全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议后，中国为加强和完善全球治理提出的又一项重大倡议。在此，我愿结合禁化武组织工作，分享以下几点主张:
第一，坚持主权平等，提升全球南方代表性。禁化武组织是普遍性最广泛的多边军控组织之一，有193个缔约国，全球南方国家占大多数。各国无论大小、强弱，都有权在全球治理进程中平等参与、平等决策、平等受益。不能谁拳头大就听谁的，谁票数多谁说了算。中方支持推进国际关系民主化，进一步提升发展中国家的代表性和发言权。充分听取广大全球南方的意见，积极回应和妥善处理发展中国家在地域代表性、选举投票规则等问题上的合理关切。
第二，坚持国际法治,维护《禁化武公约》权威。《公约》是禁化武组织一切工作的准绳，必须毫不动摇加以维护，大国尤其要带头维护《公约》权威性和严肃性。禁化武组织应严格按照《公约》规定处理和调查指称使用化武问题，确保有关结论经得起历史和实践的检验。“调查鉴定组”和特别任务办公室的追责职能超出《公约》授权。“调查鉴定组”所开展活动备受质疑，也是近年来禁化武组织分裂对抗加剧的根源。中方反对将所谓追责机制常设化，呼吁各方从维护《公约》权威和组织团结出发，推动有关调查重返《公约》框架。
第三，坚持多边主义，共同维护协商一致传统。禁化武组织是重要的安全治理平台，应成为践行多边主义的表率。近年来，协商一致传统遭到严重冲击，预算、《公约》执行报告等议题被多次诉诸表决。搞突击投票、组建治理“小圈子”等做法层出不穷。这种情况不能再继续下去。各方应通过充分、广泛对话协商，找到照顾各方关切的解决办法。
第四，坚持以人为本，早日彻底干净销毁日遗化武。日遗化武问题是中日之间的重大历史遗留问题，也是实现“无化武世界”的最大现实阻碍。当前，距离中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利已过去80年，但中国人民生命财产和环境安全仍面临日遗化武的严峻威胁。日遗化武销毁进程已经四次逾期，销毁进程严重滞后。2027年将迎来执行新销毁计划的关键节点。中方敦促日方端正历史态度，切实承担历史责任，认真履行《公约》义务，加大投入、加快速度，推进挖掘回收和销毁，并尽快解决埋藏线索缺失、污染水土等问题，早日还中国人民一片净土。中方希望禁化武组织及国际社会加大对日遗化武问题的监督核查，推动早日全面彻底干净销毁日遗化武。
第五，坚持力求实效,加强化学领域国际合作。和平利用国际合作是《公约》赋予缔约国的权利，应得到全面切实履行。中方敦促个别国家解除单边强制措施，停止给化学领域和平利用科技设限。作为负责任大国，中方一直在能力范围内，积极支持禁化武组织工作，努力为全球南方国家提供更多务实管用的公共产品。今年6月，中国和禁化武组织在上海成功举办首届人工智能能力建设研修班，来自28国近40名学员赴华参会，其中80%学员来自全球南方。这是中方《全球人工智能治理倡议》和有关联大决议在禁化武组织的生动实践。禁化武组织日前发布了研修班成果文件，系统概括了研修班重要意义、讨论成果，并为禁化武组织下步人工智能治理指明方向。11月，中方将同技秘处在化学技术中心举办第三届海关实验室培训项目。中方对禁化武组织所作大量工作表示赞赏。未来，中方将继续同各方一道，坚定不移加强国际合作，让各国共享新兴技术和化学科技惠益。
主席先生，
中国是禁化武组织第二大会费国，为禁化武组织高效运转提供重要、稳定资金保障。中国是全球最大化工国，一贯高质量模范履约，迄已接受超过500次禁化武组织工业视察。中方坚定维护《公约》核查机制的支柱作用，积极参与视察机制改革，并基于自身丰富履约实践经验，积极贡献中国方案，推动核查机制朝更加高效、平衡、可持续方向发展。未来，中方愿继续同各方一道，深入践行多边主义，坚定维护《公约》权威，共创“无化武世界”。
中国代表团要求将此发言作为会议正式文件散发，并刊载于禁化武组织公众网和内网。
谢谢主席先生。
中国代表团团长谈践大使在禁化武组织第110届执理会一般性辩论的发言
(2025年10月7日，海牙)
主席先生,
中国代表团再次祝贺你当选执理会主席，将积极支持你的工作。中方欢迎总干事所作发言和几位副主席的报告，赞同乌干达大使代表“不结盟运动和中国”所作发言。我愿进一步阐述中方立场。
主席先生，
今年是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年,是铭记历史、开创未来的重要时刻。80年前，国际社会对两次世界大战浩劫痛定思痛，开启了构建战后秩序、追求和平发展的征程，全球治理翻开新的一页。80年后的今天,和平与发展的时代潮流没有变。中国坚定支持多边主义，倡导国际合作，反对冷战思维、单边主义、霸权主义。
习近平主席郑重提出全球治理倡议。这是继全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议后，中国为加强和完善全球治理提出的又一项重大倡议。在此，我愿结合禁化武组织工作，分享以下几点主张:
第一，坚持主权平等，提升全球南方代表性。禁化武组织是普遍性最广泛的多边军控组织之一，有193个缔约国，全球南方国家占大多数。各国无论大小、强弱，都有权在全球治理进程中平等参与、平等决策、平等受益。不能谁拳头大就听谁的，谁票数多谁说了算。中方支持推进国际关系民主化，进一步提升发展中国家的代表性和发言权。充分听取广大全球南方的意见，积极回应和妥善处理发展中国家在地域代表性、选举投票规则等问题上的合理关切。
第二，坚持国际法治,维护《禁化武公约》权威。《公约》是禁化武组织一切工作的准绳，必须毫不动摇加以维护，大国尤其要带头维护《公约》权威性和严肃性。禁化武组织应严格按照《公约》规定处理和调查指称使用化武问题，确保有关结论经得起历史和实践的检验。“调查鉴定组”和特别任务办公室的追责职能超出《公约》授权。“调查鉴定组”所开展活动备受质疑，也是近年来禁化武组织分裂对抗加剧的根源。中方反对将所谓追责机制常设化，呼吁各方从维护《公约》权威和组织团结出发，推动有关调查重返《公约》框架。
第三，坚持多边主义，共同维护协商一致传统。禁化武组织是重要的安全治理平台，应成为践行多边主义的表率。近年来，协商一致传统遭到严重冲击，预算、《公约》执行报告等议题被多次诉诸表决。搞突击投票、组建治理“小圈子”等做法层出不穷。这种情况不能再继续下去。各方应通过充分、广泛对话协商，找到照顾各方关切的解决办法。
第四，坚持以人为本，早日彻底干净销毁日遗化武。日遗化武问题是中日之间的重大历史遗留问题，也是实现“无化武世界”的最大现实阻碍。当前，距离中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利已过去80年，但中国人民生命财产和环境安全仍面临日遗化武的严峻威胁。日遗化武销毁进程已经四次逾期，销毁进程严重滞后。2027年将迎来执行新销毁计划的关键节点。中方敦促日方端正历史态度，切实承担历史责任，认真履行《公约》义务，加大投入、加快速度，推进挖掘回收和销毁，并尽快解决埋藏线索缺失、污染水土等问题，早日还中国人民一片净土。中方希望禁化武组织及国际社会加大对日遗化武问题的监督核查，推动早日全面彻底干净销毁日遗化武。
第五，坚持力求实效,加强化学领域国际合作。和平利用国际合作是《公约》赋予缔约国的权利，应得到全面切实履行。中方敦促个别国家解除单边强制措施，停止给化学领域和平利用科技设限。作为负责任大国，中方一直在能力范围内，积极支持禁化武组织工作，努力为全球南方国家提供更多务实管用的公共产品。今年6月，中国和禁化武组织在上海成功举办首届人工智能能力建设研修班，来自28国近40名学员赴华参会，其中80%学员来自全球南方。这是中方《全球人工智能治理倡议》和有关联大决议在禁化武组织的生动实践。禁化武组织日前发布了研修班成果文件，系统概括了研修班重要意义、讨论成果，并为禁化武组织下步人工智能治理指明方向。11月，中方将同技秘处在化学技术中心举办第三届海关实验室培训项目。中方对禁化武组织所作大量工作表示赞赏。未来，中方将继续同各方一道，坚定不移加强国际合作，让各国共享新兴技术和化学科技惠益。
主席先生，
中国是禁化武组织第二大会费国，为禁化武组织高效运转提供重要、稳定资金保障。中国是全球最大化工国，一贯高质量模范履约，迄已接受超过500次禁化武组织工业视察。中方坚定维护《公约》核查机制的支柱作用，积极参与视察机制改革，并基于自身丰富履约实践经验，积极贡献中国方案，推动核查机制朝更加高效、平衡、可持续方向发展。未来，中方愿继续同各方一道，深入践行多边主义，坚定维护《公约》权威，共创“无化武世界”。
中国代表团要求将此发言作为会议正式文件散发，并刊载于禁化武组织公众网和内网。
谢谢主席先生。
主席先生,
中国代表团再次祝贺你当选执理会主席，将积极支持你的工作。中方欢迎总干事所作发言和几位副主席的报告，赞同乌干达大使代表“不结盟运动和中国”所作发言。我愿进一步阐述中方立场。
主席先生，
今年是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年,是铭记历史、开创未来的重要时刻。80年前，国际社会对两次世界大战浩劫痛定思痛，开启了构建战后秩序、追求和平发展的征程，全球治理翻开新的一页。80年后的今天,和平与发展的时代潮流没有变。中国坚定支持多边主义，倡导国际合作，反对冷战思维、单边主义、霸权主义。
习近平主席郑重提出全球治理倡议。这是继全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议后，中国为加强和完善全球治理提出的又一项重大倡议。在此，我愿结合禁化武组织工作，分享以下几点主张:
第一，坚持主权平等，提升全球南方代表性。禁化武组织是普遍性最广泛的多边军控组织之一，有193个缔约国，全球南方国家占大多数。各国无论大小、强弱，都有权在全球治理进程中平等参与、平等决策、平等受益。不能谁拳头大就听谁的，谁票数多谁说了算。中方支持推进国际关系民主化，进一步提升发展中国家的代表性和发言权。充分听取广大全球南方的意见，积极回应和妥善处理发展中国家在地域代表性、选举投票规则等问题上的合理关切。
第二，坚持国际法治,维护《禁化武公约》权威。《公约》是禁化武组织一切工作的准绳，必须毫不动摇加以维护，大国尤其要带头维护《公约》权威性和严肃性。禁化武组织应严格按照《公约》规定处理和调查指称使用化武问题，确保有关结论经得起历史和实践的检验。“调查鉴定组”和特别任务办公室的追责职能超出《公约》授权。“调查鉴定组”所开展活动备受质疑，也是近年来禁化武组织分裂对抗加剧的根源。中方反对将所谓追责机制常设化，呼吁各方从维护《公约》权威和组织团结出发，推动有关调查重返《公约》框架。
第三，坚持多边主义，共同维护协商一致传统。禁化武组织是重要的安全治理平台，应成为践行多边主义的表率。近年来，协商一致传统遭到严重冲击，预算、《公约》执行报告等议题被多次诉诸表决。搞突击投票、组建治理“小圈子”等做法层出不穷。这种情况不能再继续下去。各方应通过充分、广泛对话协商，找到照顾各方关切的解决办法。
第四，坚持以人为本，早日彻底干净销毁日遗化武。日遗化武问题是中日之间的重大历史遗留问题，也是实现“无化武世界”的最大现实阻碍。当前，距离中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利已过去80年，但中国人民生命财产和环境安全仍面临日遗化武的严峻威胁。日遗化武销毁进程已经四次逾期，销毁进程严重滞后。2027年将迎来执行新销毁计划的关键节点。中方敦促日方端正历史态度，切实承担历史责任，认真履行《公约》义务，加大投入、加快速度，推进挖掘回收和销毁，并尽快解决埋藏线索缺失、污染水土等问题，早日还中国人民一片净土。中方希望禁化武组织及国际社会加大对日遗化武问题的监督核查，推动早日全面彻底干净销毁日遗化武。
第五，坚持力求实效,加强化学领域国际合作。和平利用国际合作是《公约》赋予缔约国的权利，应得到全面切实履行。中方敦促个别国家解除单边强制措施，停止给化学领域和平利用科技设限。作为负责任大国，中方一直在能力范围内，积极支持禁化武组织工作，努力为全球南方国家提供更多务实管用的公共产品。今年6月，中国和禁化武组织在上海成功举办首届人工智能能力建设研修班，来自28国近40名学员赴华参会，其中80%学员来自全球南方。这是中方《全球人工智能治理倡议》和有关联大决议在禁化武组织的生动实践。禁化武组织日前发布了研修班成果文件，系统概括了研修班重要意义、讨论成果，并为禁化武组织下步人工智能治理指明方向。11月，中方将同技秘处在化学技术中心举办第三届海关实验室培训项目。中方对禁化武组织所作大量工作表示赞赏。未来，中方将继续同各方一道，坚定不移加强国际合作，让各国共享新兴技术和化学科技惠益。
主席先生，
中国是禁化武组织第二大会费国，为禁化武组织高效运转提供重要、稳定资金保障。中国是全球最大化工国，一贯高质量模范履约，迄已接受超过500次禁化武组织工业视察。中方坚定维护《公约》核查机制的支柱作用，积极参与视察机制改革，并基于自身丰富履约实践经验，积极贡献中国方案，推动核查机制朝更加高效、平衡、可持续方向发展。未来，中方愿继续同各方一道，深入践行多边主义，坚定维护《公约》权威，共创“无化武世界”。
中国代表团要求将此发言作为会议正式文件散发，并刊载于禁化武组织公众网和内网。
谢谢主席先生。
Statement by Ambassador TAN Jian, Head of the Chinese Delegation, During the General Debate of the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW
(The Hague, 7 October 2025)
Mr. Chairperson,
The Chinese delegation congratulates you once again on your election as the chairperson of the Executive Council, and will actively support you in your work.This delegation welcomes the opening statement made by the Director-General and the respective reports by the vice-chairpersons. China associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Uganda on behalf of “the States Parties of the Non-Aligned Movement and China”. Now, I would like to further elaborate on China’s positions.
Mr. Chairperson,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is a crucial moment to remember history and forge ahead into a better future. Eighty years ago, reflecting deeply on the devastation of the two world wars, the international community embarked on an extraordinary journey, i.e. building the postwar international orderand pursuing peace and development, marking a new chapter in global governance. Eighty years later, the trend of peace and development remains unchanged. China firmly supports multilateralism, promotes international cooperation, and opposes the Cold War mentality, unilateralism, and hegemonism.
President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another major initiative proposed by China to strengthen and improve global governance, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Here, in connection with the work of the OPCW, I wish to share the following points.
First, staying committed to sovereign equality and enhancing the representation of the Global South. The OPCW is one of the most universal multilateral arms control organizations, with 193 States Parties, the majority of which are Global South countries. All countries, regardless of size or strength, have the right to equal participation, decision-making, and benefiting from the global governance process. It should not be a case where "the strong have the say" or "the majority overrides the rest." China supports more democratic international relations and advocates for further enhancing the representation and voice of developing countries. The opinions of the Global South should be fully considered, and their legitimate concerns, such as those regarding enhancing geographical representation and voting practice of EC membership election, should be properly addressed.
Second, staying committed to international rule of law and safeguarding the authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention(CWC). The CWC is the yardstick for all work of the OPCW, and must be upheld unwaveringly. The major powers, in particular, should take the lead in safeguarding the authority and credibility. The OPCW should deal with and investigate allegations of chemical weapons use strictly in accordance with the provisions of the CWC, ensuring that relevant conclusions withstand the test of history and practice. The “attribution” function of the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) and the Office of the Special Mission is out of the mandate of the CWC. The activities carried out by the IIT have caused serious doubts among States Parties and are the root cause of the intensified confrontation within the OPCW in recent years. China opposes the institutionalization of the so-called attribution mechanism and calls on all parties to act from the perspective of safeguarding the authority of the CWC and the unity of the Organization, and to bring the relevant investigations back into the framework of the CWC.
Third, staying committed to multilateralism and jointly upholding the principle of consensus. As an important platform for global security governance, the OPCW should serve as a model for practicing multilateralism. In recent years, the tradition of consensus has been severely undermined. Even the issues such as budget and reports on the implementation of the CWC have been resorted to vote several times. Practices such as “surprise voting” and forming exclusive "small circle" on governance is becoming more common than ever. This situation should not continue further. All parties should engage in the spirit of dialogue and consultation, and find solutions that accommodate the concerns of all parties.
Fourth, staying committed to the people-centered approach and achieving the complete and thorough destruction of Japanese Abandoned Chemical Weapons(JACWs) at the earliest date. The issue of the JACWs is a major historical legacy between China and Japan. It is also the biggest obstacle currently standing in the way of achieving a world free of CWs. Eighty years have passed since the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War However, the lives, property, and environmental safety of Chinese people are still facing severe threats from the JACWs. The destruction process for JACWs has already been delayed four times, with progress severely lagging. The year 2027 will be a critical juncture for implementing the new destruction plan. China urges Japan to rectify its attitude towards the history, shoulder its historical responsibilities seriously and fulfill its obligations under the Convention in earnest. Japan should increase inputs, accelerate the pace, advance its efforts in excavation, recovery, and destruction, as well as earnestly provide burial clues and properly deal with the issue of contaminated soil and water, so as to restore a clean and safe environment to the Chinese people at the earliest possible date. China encourages the OPCW and the international community to keep monitoring and verifying the process of JACWs, and help to advance their early, comprehensive, thorough, and complete destruction.
Fifth, staying committed to real results and strengthening international cooperation in the field of chemistry. Peaceful uses of chemistry is a right granted to the States Parties by the Convention, and should hence be implemented in a comprehensive and effective manner. China urges certain countries to lift unilateral coercive measures and cease imposing restrictions on the peaceful uses of science and technology in the chemical field. As a responsible major country, China has consistently supported the OPCW within its capacity and worked to provide more practical and effective public goods for Global South countries.
Last June, China and the OPCW successfully co-organized the first workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical safety and security management in Shanghai, China. This workshop was attended by nearly 40 participants from 28 countries, 80 percent of whom were from the Global South. This workshop is a concrete action of the implementation of China’s Global AI Governance Initiative and relevant UN General Assembly resolution within the OPCW framework. The OPCW recently issued an outcome document for the workshop, which has systematically outlined its significance, key findings, and provides guidance for the organization’s future work on AI governance. In November, China will collaborate with the Technical Secretariat to hold the third Customs Laboratory Training Program at the Chem-Tech Centre. China appreciates the great efforts by the OPCW in promoting capacity building. Moving forward, China will continue to work with all parties to steadfastly strengthen international cooperation, ensuring that all countries can share the benefits of emerging technologies and advancements in chemical science.
Mr. Chairperson,
China is the second largest contributor to the OPCW assessed contribution, providing significant and stable financial support for the operation of the OPCW. As the country with the world’s largest chemical industry, China has always been implementing the CWC in a high-quality and exemplary manner. China has already received more than 500 industry inspections. China firmly upholds the pillar role of the verification mechanism and actively participates in the reform of the verification mechanism. Drawing on its extensive practical experience in the CWC implementation, China has constructively contributed its proposals and promoted the development of the verification mechanism in a more efficient, balanced, and sustainable direction.
In the future, China is willing to continue working with all parties to earnestly practice multilateralism, steadfastly safeguard the authority of the Convention, for the common vision of a world free of chemical weapons.
The Chinese delegation would like kindly to request that this statement be circulated as an official document of this session and published on the OPCW’s public website and Catalyst.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
Statement by Ambassador TAN Jian, Head of the Chinese Delegation, During the General Debate of the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW
(The Hague, 7 October 2025)
Mr. Chairperson,
The Chinese delegation congratulates you once again on your election as the chairperson of the Executive Council, and will actively support you in your work.This delegation welcomes the opening statement made by the Director-General and the respective reports by the vice-chairpersons. China associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Uganda on behalf of “the States Parties of the Non-Aligned Movement and China”. Now, I would like to further elaborate on China’s positions.
Mr. Chairperson,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is a crucial moment to remember history and forge ahead into a better future. Eighty years ago, reflecting deeply on the devastation of the two world wars, the international community embarked on an extraordinary journey, i.e. building the postwar international orderand pursuing peace and development, marking a new chapter in global governance. Eighty years later, the trend of peace and development remains unchanged. China firmly supports multilateralism, promotes international cooperation, and opposes the Cold War mentality, unilateralism, and hegemonism.
President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another major initiative proposed by China to strengthen and improve global governance, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Here, in connection with the work of the OPCW, I wish to share the following points.
First, staying committed to sovereign equality and enhancing the representation of the Global South. The OPCW is one of the most universal multilateral arms control organizations, with 193 States Parties, the majority of which are Global South countries. All countries, regardless of size or strength, have the right to equal participation, decision-making, and benefiting from the global governance process. It should not be a case where "the strong have the say" or "the majority overrides the rest." China supports more democratic international relations and advocates for further enhancing the representation and voice of developing countries. The opinions of the Global South should be fully considered, and their legitimate concerns, such as those regarding enhancing geographical representation and voting practice of EC membership election, should be properly addressed.
Second, staying committed to international rule of law and safeguarding the authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention(CWC). The CWC is the yardstick for all work of the OPCW, and must be upheld unwaveringly. The major powers, in particular, should take the lead in safeguarding the authority and credibility. The OPCW should deal with and investigate allegations of chemical weapons use strictly in accordance with the provisions of the CWC, ensuring that relevant conclusions withstand the test of history and practice. The “attribution” function of the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) and the Office of the Special Mission is out of the mandate of the CWC. The activities carried out by the IIT have caused serious doubts among States Parties and are the root cause of the intensified confrontation within the OPCW in recent years. China opposes the institutionalization of the so-called attribution mechanism and calls on all parties to act from the perspective of safeguarding the authority of the CWC and the unity of the Organization, and to bring the relevant investigations back into the framework of the CWC.
Third, staying committed to multilateralism and jointly upholding the principle of consensus. As an important platform for global security governance, the OPCW should serve as a model for practicing multilateralism. In recent years, the tradition of consensus has been severely undermined. Even the issues such as budget and reports on the implementation of the CWC have been resorted to vote several times. Practices such as “surprise voting” and forming exclusive "small circle" on governance is becoming more common than ever. This situation should not continue further. All parties should engage in the spirit of dialogue and consultation, and find solutions that accommodate the concerns of all parties.
Fourth, staying committed to the people-centered approach and achieving the complete and thorough destruction of Japanese Abandoned Chemical Weapons(JACWs) at the earliest date. The issue of the JACWs is a major historical legacy between China and Japan. It is also the biggest obstacle currently standing in the way of achieving a world free of CWs. Eighty years have passed since the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War However, the lives, property, and environmental safety of Chinese people are still facing severe threats from the JACWs. The destruction process for JACWs has already been delayed four times, with progress severely lagging. The year 2027 will be a critical juncture for implementing the new destruction plan. China urges Japan to rectify its attitude towards the history, shoulder its historical responsibilities seriously and fulfill its obligations under the Convention in earnest. Japan should increase inputs, accelerate the pace, advance its efforts in excavation, recovery, and destruction, as well as earnestly provide burial clues and properly deal with the issue of contaminated soil and water, so as to restore a clean and safe environment to the Chinese people at the earliest possible date. China encourages the OPCW and the international community to keep monitoring and verifying the process of JACWs, and help to advance their early, comprehensive, thorough, and complete destruction.
Fifth, staying committed to real results and strengthening international cooperation in the field of chemistry. Peaceful uses of chemistry is a right granted to the States Parties by the Convention, and should hence be implemented in a comprehensive and effective manner. China urges certain countries to lift unilateral coercive measures and cease imposing restrictions on the peaceful uses of science and technology in the chemical field. As a responsible major country, China has consistently supported the OPCW within its capacity and worked to provide more practical and effective public goods for Global South countries.
Last June, China and the OPCW successfully co-organized the first workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical safety and security management in Shanghai, China. This workshop was attended by nearly 40 participants from 28 countries, 80 percent of whom were from the Global South. This workshop is a concrete action of the implementation of China’s Global AI Governance Initiative and relevant UN General Assembly resolution within the OPCW framework. The OPCW recently issued an outcome document for the workshop, which has systematically outlined its significance, key findings, and provides guidance for the organization’s future work on AI governance. In November, China will collaborate with the Technical Secretariat to hold the third Customs Laboratory Training Program at the Chem-Tech Centre. China appreciates the great efforts by the OPCW in promoting capacity building. Moving forward, China will continue to work with all parties to steadfastly strengthen international cooperation, ensuring that all countries can share the benefits of emerging technologies and advancements in chemical science.
Mr. Chairperson,
China is the second largest contributor to the OPCW assessed contribution, providing significant and stable financial support for the operation of the OPCW. As the country with the world’s largest chemical industry, China has always been implementing the CWC in a high-quality and exemplary manner. China has already received more than 500 industry inspections. China firmly upholds the pillar role of the verification mechanism and actively participates in the reform of the verification mechanism. Drawing on its extensive practical experience in the CWC implementation, China has constructively contributed its proposals and promoted the development of the verification mechanism in a more efficient, balanced, and sustainable direction.
In the future, China is willing to continue working with all parties to earnestly practice multilateralism, steadfastly safeguard the authority of the Convention, for the common vision of a world free of chemical weapons.
The Chinese delegation would like kindly to request that this statement be circulated as an official document of this session and published on the OPCW’s public website and Catalyst.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
Statement by Ambassador TAN Jian, Head of the Chinese Delegation, During the General Debate of the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW
(The Hague, 7 October 2025)
Mr. Chairperson,
The Chinese delegation congratulates you once again on your election as the chairperson of the Executive Council, and will actively support you in your work.This delegation welcomes the opening statement made by the Director-General and the respective reports by the vice-chairpersons. China associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Uganda on behalf of “the States Parties of the Non-Aligned Movement and China”. Now, I would like to further elaborate on China’s positions.
Mr. Chairperson,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is a crucial moment to remember history and forge ahead into a better future. Eighty years ago, reflecting deeply on the devastation of the two world wars, the international community embarked on an extraordinary journey, i.e. building the postwar international orderand pursuing peace and development, marking a new chapter in global governance. Eighty years later, the trend of peace and development remains unchanged. China firmly supports multilateralism, promotes international cooperation, and opposes the Cold War mentality, unilateralism, and hegemonism.
President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another major initiative proposed by China to strengthen and improve global governance, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Here, in connection with the work of the OPCW, I wish to share the following points.
First, staying committed to sovereign equality and enhancing the representation of the Global South. The OPCW is one of the most universal multilateral arms control organizations, with 193 States Parties, the majority of which are Global South countries. All countries, regardless of size or strength, have the right to equal participation, decision-making, and benefiting from the global governance process. It should not be a case where "the strong have the say" or "the majority overrides the rest." China supports more democratic international relations and advocates for further enhancing the representation and voice of developing countries. The opinions of the Global South should be fully considered, and their legitimate concerns, such as those regarding enhancing geographical representation and voting practice of EC membership election, should be properly addressed.
Second, staying committed to international rule of law and safeguarding the authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention(CWC). The CWC is the yardstick for all work of the OPCW, and must be upheld unwaveringly. The major powers, in particular, should take the lead in safeguarding the authority and credibility. The OPCW should deal with and investigate allegations of chemical weapons use strictly in accordance with the provisions of the CWC, ensuring that relevant conclusions withstand the test of history and practice. The “attribution” function of the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) and the Office of the Special Mission is out of the mandate of the CWC. The activities carried out by the IIT have caused serious doubts among States Parties and are the root cause of the intensified confrontation within the OPCW in recent years. China opposes the institutionalization of the so-called attribution mechanism and calls on all parties to act from the perspective of safeguarding the authority of the CWC and the unity of the Organization, and to bring the relevant investigations back into the framework of the CWC.
Third, staying committed to multilateralism and jointly upholding the principle of consensus. As an important platform for global security governance, the OPCW should serve as a model for practicing multilateralism. In recent years, the tradition of consensus has been severely undermined. Even the issues such as budget and reports on the implementation of the CWC have been resorted to vote several times. Practices such as “surprise voting” and forming exclusive "small circle" on governance is becoming more common than ever. This situation should not continue further. All parties should engage in the spirit of dialogue and consultation, and find solutions that accommodate the concerns of all parties.
Fourth, staying committed to the people-centered approach and achieving the complete and thorough destruction of Japanese Abandoned Chemical Weapons(JACWs) at the earliest date. The issue of the JACWs is a major historical legacy between China and Japan. It is also the biggest obstacle currently standing in the way of achieving a world free of CWs. Eighty years have passed since the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War However, the lives, property, and environmental safety of Chinese people are still facing severe threats from the JACWs. The destruction process for JACWs has already been delayed four times, with progress severely lagging. The year 2027 will be a critical juncture for implementing the new destruction plan. China urges Japan to rectify its attitude towards the history, shoulder its historical responsibilities seriously and fulfill its obligations under the Convention in earnest. Japan should increase inputs, accelerate the pace, advance its efforts in excavation, recovery, and destruction, as well as earnestly provide burial clues and properly deal with the issue of contaminated soil and water, so as to restore a clean and safe environment to the Chinese people at the earliest possible date. China encourages the OPCW and the international community to keep monitoring and verifying the process of JACWs, and help to advance their early, comprehensive, thorough, and complete destruction.
Fifth, staying committed to real results and strengthening international cooperation in the field of chemistry. Peaceful uses of chemistry is a right granted to the States Parties by the Convention, and should hence be implemented in a comprehensive and effective manner. China urges certain countries to lift unilateral coercive measures and cease imposing restrictions on the peaceful uses of science and technology in the chemical field. As a responsible major country, China has consistently supported the OPCW within its capacity and worked to provide more practical and effective public goods for Global South countries.
Last June, China and the OPCW successfully co-organized the first workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical safety and security management in Shanghai, China. This workshop was attended by nearly 40 participants from 28 countries, 80 percent of whom were from the Global South. This workshop is a concrete action of the implementation of China’s Global AI Governance Initiative and relevant UN General Assembly resolution within the OPCW framework. The OPCW recently issued an outcome document for the workshop, which has systematically outlined its significance, key findings, and provides guidance for the organization’s future work on AI governance. In November, China will collaborate with the Technical Secretariat to hold the third Customs Laboratory Training Program at the Chem-Tech Centre. China appreciates the great efforts by the OPCW in promoting capacity building. Moving forward, China will continue to work with all parties to steadfastly strengthen international cooperation, ensuring that all countries can share the benefits of emerging technologies and advancements in chemical science.
Mr. Chairperson,
China is the second largest contributor to the OPCW assessed contribution, providing significant and stable financial support for the operation of the OPCW. As the country with the world’s largest chemical industry, China has always been implementing the CWC in a high-quality and exemplary manner. China has already received more than 500 industry inspections. China firmly upholds the pillar role of the verification mechanism and actively participates in the reform of the verification mechanism. Drawing on its extensive practical experience in the CWC implementation, China has constructively contributed its proposals and promoted the development of the verification mechanism in a more efficient, balanced, and sustainable direction.
In the future, China is willing to continue working with all parties to earnestly practice multilateralism, steadfastly safeguard the authority of the Convention, for the common vision of a world free of chemical weapons.
The Chinese delegation would like kindly to request that this statement be circulated as an official document of this session and published on the OPCW’s public website and Catalyst.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
Statement by Ambassador TAN Jian, Head of the Chinese Delegation, During the General Debate of the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW
(The Hague, 7 October 2025)
Mr. Chairperson,
The Chinese delegation congratulates you once again on your election as the chairperson of the Executive Council, and will actively support you in your work.This delegation welcomes the opening statement made by the Director-General and the respective reports by the vice-chairpersons. China associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Uganda on behalf of “the States Parties of the Non-Aligned Movement and China”. Now, I would like to further elaborate on China’s positions.
Mr. Chairperson,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is a crucial moment to remember history and forge ahead into a better future. Eighty years ago, reflecting deeply on the devastation of the two world wars, the international community embarked on an extraordinary journey, i.e. building the postwar international orderand pursuing peace and development, marking a new chapter in global governance. Eighty years later, the trend of peace and development remains unchanged. China firmly supports multilateralism, promotes international cooperation, and opposes the Cold War mentality, unilateralism, and hegemonism.
President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative. This is another major initiative proposed by China to strengthen and improve global governance, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Here, in connection with the work of the OPCW, I wish to share the following points.
First, staying committed to sovereign equality and enhancing the representation of the Global South. The OPCW is one of the most universal multilateral arms control organizations, with 193 States Parties, the majority of which are Global South countries. All countries, regardless of size or strength, have the right to equal participation, decision-making, and benefiting from the global governance process. It should not be a case where "the strong have the say" or "the majority overrides the rest." China supports more democratic international relations and advocates for further enhancing the representation and voice of developing countries. The opinions of the Global South should be fully considered, and their legitimate concerns, such as those regarding enhancing geographical representation and voting practice of EC membership election, should be properly addressed.
Second, staying committed to international rule of law and safeguarding the authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention(CWC). The CWC is the yardstick for all work of the OPCW, and must be upheld unwaveringly. The major powers, in particular, should take the lead in safeguarding the authority and credibility. The OPCW should deal with and investigate allegations of chemical weapons use strictly in accordance with the provisions of the CWC, ensuring that relevant conclusions withstand the test of history and practice. The “attribution” function of the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) and the Office of the Special Mission is out of the mandate of the CWC. The activities carried out by the IIT have caused serious doubts among States Parties and are the root cause of the intensified confrontation within the OPCW in recent years. China opposes the institutionalization of the so-called attribution mechanism and calls on all parties to act from the perspective of safeguarding the authority of the CWC and the unity of the Organization, and to bring the relevant investigations back into the framework of the CWC.
Third, staying committed to multilateralism and jointly upholding the principle of consensus. As an important platform for global security governance, the OPCW should serve as a model for practicing multilateralism. In recent years, the tradition of consensus has been severely undermined. Even the issues such as budget and reports on the implementation of the CWC have been resorted to vote several times. Practices such as “surprise voting” and forming exclusive "small circle" on governance is becoming more common than ever. This situation should not continue further. All parties should engage in the spirit of dialogue and consultation, and find solutions that accommodate the concerns of all parties.
Fourth, staying committed to the people-centered approach and achieving the complete and thorough destruction of Japanese Abandoned Chemical Weapons(JACWs) at the earliest date. The issue of the JACWs is a major historical legacy between China and Japan. It is also the biggest obstacle currently standing in the way of achieving a world free of CWs. Eighty years have passed since the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War However, the lives, property, and environmental safety of Chinese people are still facing severe threats from the JACWs. The destruction process for JACWs has already been delayed four times, with progress severely lagging. The year 2027 will be a critical juncture for implementing the new destruction plan. China urges Japan to rectify its attitude towards the history, shoulder its historical responsibilities seriously and fulfill its obligations under the Convention in earnest. Japan should increase inputs, accelerate the pace, advance its efforts in excavation, recovery, and destruction, as well as earnestly provide burial clues and properly deal with the issue of contaminated soil and water, so as to restore a clean and safe environment to the Chinese people at the earliest possible date. China encourages the OPCW and the international community to keep monitoring and verifying the process of JACWs, and help to advance their early, comprehensive, thorough, and complete destruction.
Fifth, staying committed to real results and strengthening international cooperation in the field of chemistry. Peaceful uses of chemistry is a right granted to the States Parties by the Convention, and should hence be implemented in a comprehensive and effective manner. China urges certain countries to lift unilateral coercive measures and cease imposing restrictions on the peaceful uses of science and technology in the chemical field. As a responsible major country, China has consistently supported the OPCW within its capacity and worked to provide more practical and effective public goods for Global South countries.
Last June, China and the OPCW successfully co-organized the first workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical safety and security management in Shanghai, China. This workshop was attended by nearly 40 participants from 28 countries, 80 percent of whom were from the Global South. This workshop is a concrete action of the implementation of China’s Global AI Governance Initiative and relevant UN General Assembly resolution within the OPCW framework. The OPCW recently issued an outcome document for the workshop, which has systematically outlined its significance, key findings, and provides guidance for the organization’s future work on AI governance. In November, China will collaborate with the Technical Secretariat to hold the third Customs Laboratory Training Program at the Chem-Tech Centre. China appreciates the great efforts by the OPCW in promoting capacity building. Moving forward, China will continue to work with all parties to steadfastly strengthen international cooperation, ensuring that all countries can share the benefits of emerging technologies and advancements in chemical science.
Mr. Chairperson,
China is the second largest contributor to the OPCW assessed contribution, providing significant and stable financial support for the operation of the OPCW. As the country with the world’s largest chemical industry, China has always been implementing the CWC in a high-quality and exemplary manner. China has already received more than 500 industry inspections. China firmly upholds the pillar role of the verification mechanism and actively participates in the reform of the verification mechanism. Drawing on its extensive practical experience in the CWC implementation, China has constructively contributed its proposals and promoted the development of the verification mechanism in a more efficient, balanced, and sustainable direction.
In the future, China is willing to continue working with all parties to earnestly practice multilateralism, steadfastly safeguard the authority of the Convention, for the common vision of a world free of chemical weapons.
The Chinese delegation would like kindly to request that this statement be circulated as an official document of this session and published on the OPCW’s public website and Catalyst.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
