The Kimberley Process 2014 Joint Meeting was held in Shanghai on June 10th, as China has become the second largest consumer of diamonds and the chairman of the Kimberley Process this year, which aims to curb “conflict diamonds†(specifically used by rebel forces to buy The international conference on the trade of arms and diamonds to overthrow the legitimate government’s rough diamonds is particularly eye-catching.
Strictly control "conflict diamonds" to contain regional conflicts
“Diamonds are valuable and the price of peace is higher.†Wei Chuanzhong, the chairman of the Kimberley Process in 2014 and deputy director of the AQSIQ, opened his eyes and showed his views. He introduced that since the 1990s, anti-government armed forces in some African countries illegally exploited and sold diamonds in their controlled areas in exchange for arms, launching and continuing civil strife.
"This issue has attracted the attention of the international community." Wei Chuanzhong said that in order to curb the spread and expansion of the "conflict diamonds" issue, in 2000, the United Nations passed a resolution to support the "Kimberley Process International Certificate System for Rough Diamonds." In November 2002, the ministers of various countries signed the Ministerial Declaration on the Kimberley Process Certification System and decided to formally implement it on January 1, 2003:
Establish an internationally accepted international certificate system for rough diamonds, internationally confirm the origin and legality of diamonds, regulate the international trade of rough diamonds, and require all rough diamond import and export and processing countries to adopt this system to prevent illegal rough diamonds Used by anti-government forces to purchase weapons to overthrow the legitimate government, promote world peace and security, and protect the legitimate diamond industry.
"At present, especially in the unstable situation in Africa, the member states agree that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme has successfully curbed the entry of conflict diamonds into the international diamond industry chain and is an indispensable system for the international diamond industry order. "We should continue to exist for a long time." Wei Chuanzhong said, "In the absence of closed-loop monitoring of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, 'conflict diamonds' will come back."
Fulfilling commitments, China’s regulatory efficiency is significant
It is widely believed that China’s election as the chairman of the Kimberley Process in 2014 and the holding of the Kimberley General Assembly in China is in itself a full affirmation of China’s practice of the Kimberley Process.
"The Kimberley Process Certification System covers the entire industrial chain of rough diamonds. As the main management department and lead unit of the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification System, the AQSIQ has abide by its commitments, fulfilled its duties, and adopted a series of effective measures to ensure the certification system in China. Full implementation has established a good image in the international arena," Wei Chuanzhong said.
He introduced that China first established and improved various systems. As early as the implementation of the certification system, the AQSIQ took the lead with the relevant ministries and commissions to announce the main points of management measures adopted by the Chinese government to implement the Kimberley Process Certification System. Full-caliber management of import and export supervision of rough diamonds and supervision of mining areas in China.
"On the one hand, we focus on theoretically strengthening the research from the port setting to the key regulatory areas. On the one hand, we strengthen the supervision of key links in the actual operation, so that the Kimberley Process Certification System in China has been realized from the mining area to the port, from the port to the factory. Full-caliber supervision from inside to outside the country." Wei Chuanzhong said.
In 2005, China invited the President of the Kimberley Process of the year, President Stynov of the Republic of Sakha, Russia to lead the International Verification Team to visit China and to verify the implementation of the “process†in China. In February 2014, the International Verification Team, consisting of South Africa, Angola, the European Union and Russia, conducted a verification visit to China again.
“After completing the inspection of the entire regulatory process in China, the verification team praised China for implementing a world-class system.†Wei Chuanzhong proudly said, “All of these indicate that we are in the field of verification of rough diamond visas, import and export supervision, etc. The front of the world fully reflects the level of implementation that a modern diamond processing country and trading country should have."
Strict control of "conflict diamonds" has a long way to go
Wei Chuanzhong said that the Kimberley Process played an important role in curbing the illegal trade in "conflict diamonds" and maintaining peace and stability in the African region.
"In particular, it has played an active role in assisting the United Nations in resolving conflicts in countries such as Angola, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, and has become a successful example of the armed forces of Africa and the international community to curb armed conflict and promote industrial development. An important system that is indispensable in the field of mineral resources," he said.
Wei Chuanzhong said that with the active promotion of the Chinese government and others, on April 29, 2014, the UN Security Council fully affirmed the role of the Kimberley Process in solving the problem of diamond monitoring in Côte d'Ivoire and unanimously agreed to lift the diamond trade ban on the country for more than eight years. Shipped.
He believes that after China becomes the chairman of the country, it is imperative to carry out a detailed review of the rules and systems of the "process". On the basis of full communication and coordination, we will constantly improve the various systems and norms of the process and strive to form a scientific and effective Work system.
Wei Chuanzhong said that in order to strengthen this work, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has set up the Kimberley Work Leading Group to seriously summarize the existing good practices and good experiences, and strictly implement them strictly, whether it is the implementation of the Kimberley Process in the country, or In the process of participation in international affairs, pay attention to comparative verification, be good at summing up and perfecting, and strive to standardize, normalize, and institutionalize.
"The work of the Kimberley Process is related to international peace and development. It is related to the fulfillment of our country's international obligations and to the image of the country." He stressed: "We must take the opportunity to serve as the chairman of the Kimberley Process, cherish opportunities, work hard, overcome difficulties, Promote the development of the Kimberley Process business with practical results, and make positive contributions to the development of the international diamond industry."
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