Ever felt the shockwaves of a distant conflict hitting your daily hustle? šš„ Thatās the Ukraine crisis for us: rising fuel prices at Indian petrol pumps, delays in smartphone shipments in Jakarta, and even food costs creeping up at local markets. On Tuesday, Geng Shuang, Chinaās Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed the need to stop these ripple effects from bouncing further across the globe.
He sounded the alarm: developing nations are feeling the pinch hardest. From food and energy to finance and trade, the stability of global supply chains is on the line. According to Geng, unilateral sanctions or "long-arm jurisdiction" ā basically, when one country tries to enforce its laws beyond its borders ā only makes matters worse. š«āļø
So, whatās the game plan? š¤ Geng calls for:
- Strengthened cooperation on essentials like food, energy, and finance
- Protection of critical infrastructure (think ports, power grids, and internet links)
- Joint efforts to keep goods moving smoothly from farms to factories to your doorstep
Meanwhile, talks on ending the conflict have picked up steam, but big gaps remain. Geng urged all sides to flex political will, meet halfway, and address each otherās security concerns. The goal? A solid, binding peace deal that sticks. āļøšļø
Until then, de-escalation is key. Drone and missile strikes are still flying, and arms shipments keep flowing. Geng hopes everyone steps back from the brink and paves the way for an early ceasefire.
Letās not forget the human cost: civilians are paying the highest price. Geng reminded the Council that following international humanitarian lawāno hitting hospitals or schoolsāis a moral must. He also called for ramped-up aid to help those caught in the crossfire rebuild their lives.
China says itās staying neutral, pushing for peace talks, and is ready to team up with the global community to get this crisis resolvedāfast. š¤š
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Chinese envoy urges containing spillover effects of Ukraine crisis
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