tinues to follow the pattern of unequivocal condemna- tion of all invasions and breaches of the fundamental provisions of the Charter. 101. In concluding my statement, I should like, in all candour, to express the highest esteem of my Govern- ment for the untiring and wise efforts of the Secretary- General, whose many rare qualities, being brought to bear in the highest international office, constitute a guarantee of the best possible efforts for ensuring respect for the Charter and the pursuance of the cause of peace. We hope that the Council will entrust the Secretary-General with a new mandate to facilitate his highly delicate mission. 102. The PRESIDENT (iu~ferp~~fcrlion j’OJ71 Chi- IT~~~L~): I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of CHINA. 103. The Secretary-General’s efforts to mediate in the dispute between the United Kingdom and Argen- tina have failed to achieve the desired result. British troops have now landed on the Malvinas Islands. The armed conflict is rapidly escalating and there is a danger of its continued expansion. The Chinese delega- tion deeply deplores this turn of events, which not only has heightened tension in the South Atlantic region, but is also gravely threatening international peace and security. 104. For two weeks the Secretary-General under- took the difficult task of mediation to seek a peaceful settlement of the dispute with the support of the Coun- cil and of the entire international community, The Chinese delegation takes this opportunity to pay a high tribute to him in appreciatian of the- enormous efforts he has made. It is regrettable that negotiations can go no further because of the gap between the posi- tions of the two parties, and particularly because the party with superior military strength has taken a tough stand. 105. We appeal once again to the United Kingdom 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina, specifically the invasion of the Malvinas Islands. The statement expresses condemnation of the invasion and appeals for a peaceful resolution, highlighting the efforts of the Secretary-General. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief