tory. Regrettably, however, in the course of the discussion in the Committee, certain big Powers still refused to accept certain reasonable proposals by the three African countries under this or that pretext. 12. The second special report of the Committee submitted to the Security Council reflects this actual situation. It is not difficult for people to see from an abundance of facts that although some countries ceaselessly talk about their being in favour of strengthening sanctions against Soufhcr~~ Rhodesia their actual deeds have proven contrary to their pious statements. 13. The Chinese delegation holds: first, apart from tile recommendations unanimously adopted by the Committee * the Security Council should also accept certain reasonable proposals put forward by the three African countries as preliminary and minimum measures to strengthen the sanctions against Southern Rhodesia and urge those con- cerned earnestly to carry them out; secondly, in view of the fact that over a long period of time the South African and Portuguese authorities have made every effort to undermine the sanctions against Southern Rhodesia by various means, the Council should adopt a resolution sternly condemning them and extend these sanctions to cover South Africa and Portugal; thirdly, in view of the continued flagrant impwr- tantion of chrome and nickel as well as other products from Southern Rhodesia by certain big Powers in violation of the relevant resolutions on sanctions against Southern Rho- desia, the Council should sternly condemn them and enjoin them to cease forthwith such acts of violation. 14. The Chinese Government has never had any diplo- matic contact with the white racist regime of Southern Rhodesia, and has long since severed all direct and indirect economic and trade relations with it. The Chinese Govern- ment will, as always, give resolute support to the Zimbabwe people in their just struggle to oppose colonial rule and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or a diplomatic communiqué, discussing international relations, sanctions, and economic matters related to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level political or government document.

**Category**
International trade, Politics