Committee: International Court of JusticeTopic: The ongoing use of illegally obtained materials to fund warfare.Country: The Peoples Republic of ChinaArmed conflicts have taken place in several countries rich in mineral resources such as copper, tungsten, molybdenum, platinum etc. In most cases in modern history, mineral rich countries involved in civil or international conflicts greatly suffer damage caused by the horrors of war( e.g.: Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Colombia) The United Nations has previously passed several resolutions that guaranteed rights and called for action in countries affected by mineral-related-violence(e.g. Security Council Resolution 2098 which deals with the Democratic Republic of Congo). Sanctions against countries which have such problems will not solve the problem, but merely compound it. Illegal dealers can always find their away around sanctions if such sanctions are not effectively imposed by the United Nations.

The Peoples Republic of China reiterates its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of nations involved in armed conflict and emphasizes the need to respect fully the principles of non-interference, good-neighborliness and regional cooperation. China acknowledges that mineral-rich-countries-at-war suffer from recurring conflicts caused by armed groups and brutal armies and emphasizes the need to address the root causes of conflict to put an end to these recurring cycles of violence. China does not wish this council to embark on placing sanctions on such countries but rather call for ceasefires and encourage foreign investments into large scale infrastructure projects that would benefit the indigenous people as well as the respective countrys economy

The Peoples Republic of China supports the following proposals

A comprehensive and permanent treaty must be put into place. The creation of an independent commission which would monitor the situation in violence hit countries is called for. By encouraging investment in stable areas, the credit rating of these impoverished countries would increase. This would enable them to borrow from organizations such as the IMF. Furthermore, China believes that the suspension of trade with illegitimate authorities will further reduce the socio-economic problems caused by such activities. By setting up a commission that would increase transparency of the deals made in such war torn countries, China believes that the fundamental cause of the issue can gradually be solved. Money obtained from mineral transfer deals must be made public so that the general public shall know that the money is not used to fund warfare. Moreover, UAV drones, thermal sensors and aircraft can be used in inhospitable areas, along with satellite imagery to combat armed resistance groups. China further calls for the removal of sanctions on these impoverished nations and urges the council to approve the notion of conducting business with the legitimate representatives of such nations, as this would help in the growth of these impoverished nations.COMMITTEE: INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICETOPIC : THE QUESTION OF THE RIGHTS OF KURDISTAN.COUNTRY : PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINAKurdistan is an intricate problem. The battle for an independent or autonomous Kurdistan has been fought long and hard by the Kurdish people. The resolution adopted by the General Assembly on its 75th plenary meeting guarantees rights to all Iraqi citizens, but only on paper. The unfortunate complexities which followed the Nouri-Al-Maliki government in Iraq and the Erdogan government in Turkey has made the progress towards an autonomous Kurdish region all the more difficult. Furthermore, the rise of Daesh (Islamic State) has exacerbated the situation.

An important component of Chinas modern policy is based on the disapproval towards federalism. This dogma echoes Chinas uncompromising commitment to the maintenance of territorial integrity at all costs. China is profoundly and officially opposed to separatist movements, firmly believing that self-determination should not necessarily involve national liberation and that nationless people should not necessarily form, or be given, states. The aforementioned Chinese policies also apply to the Kurdish Movement. Importantly, Chinas Kurdish policy does not mean that the Chinese are interested in Iraqs disintegration, hoping to benefit from a new and independent Kurdish state. In addition to unleashing regional instability that would be detrimental to Chinas interests. (2) China acknowledges the importance of SECURITY COUNCIL Resolution 688 in guaranteeing the rights of all Iraqi people. However, China believes that Kurds living in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran as well as other countries must have a say in the creation of an autonomous region. China has vast business interests in Kurdistan and has, and will, play an important role in the development of Kurdistan as an autonomous province.

The Peoples Republic of China supports the following proposals for a peaceful Kurdish settlement.China believes that Kurdish legal rights must be respected, but only with its agreement to be an autonomous state. Separatism will only lead to war, engender terrorism, and will ultimately be rejected by the international community. [1]. China wishes for constructional dialogue between all states who are players in this issue (Iraq, China, Iran, turkey, United states of America).Furthermore, China appeals to the United Nations to take measures to end the menace of Daesh. China wishes to see the swift elimination of Daesh by International forces. Moreover, China believes in the setting up of a fund, monitored by an independent observer that would look into the development of Kurdistan and its people. Finally China calls for the United Nations to encourage and allow large scale foreign investments into Kurdistan, especially infrastructure projects. Considering Kurdistans vast energy resources, China views Kurdistan as a country of progress in the future. The peoples republic of china affirms its belief that the council will be able to solve the Kurdish problem and wishes to constructively contribute towards solving this issue.

1. Pan, Zhiping (Ed.), Minzu zijue hai shi minzu fenlie: minzu he dangdai minzufenliezhuyi [National Self-Determination Is Still National Separatism: Contemporary National Separartism] (Urumqi: Xinjiang Renmin Chubanshe, 1999), pp. 88-91.2. (2) http://www.jamestown.org/programs/chinabrief/single/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=3919&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=196&no_cache=1#.VP2u_HyUe8A