People throughout the world have long aspired to and pressed for the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of chemical weapons. Naturally, this has been a priority subject for in-depth negotiations in the Conference, on which world-wide attention is riveted. Since the spring session began, we have listened attentively to various ideas, views and proposals put forward by other delegations on this matter. Today the Chinese delegation would like to share some of its thoughts with other delegations, with a view to jointly exploring ways to deepen and advance the negotiating process. To begin with, I wish to point out that my Government has always attached great importance to and placed high hopes on the ongoing negotiations on the CW convention in our Conference. Premier Li Peng of the State Council of the People's Republic of China stated on 20 March in his report on the work of the Government to the National People's Congress that the Chinese Government hoped to see progress in the Conference on Disarmament in concluding an international convention on the prohibition of chemical weapons. Not long ago, during his first visit to the Conference, the Chinese Foreign Minister, Qian Qichenn, in a statement at the plenary meeting, outlined the basic position and propsitions of the Chinese Government on a series of important disarmament issues, including the prohibition of chemical weapons. This once again reflected my Government's positive attitude to promoting disarmament and contributing to international peace and security. My delegation will, as instructed by the Chinese CD/PV.551 3 (Mr, Hou. China) Government, work energetically towards the early conclusion of a convention on the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of chemical weapons. The Chinese Government pursues an independent foreign policy of peace aimed at safeguarding international peace and security. China therefore has 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech by a Chinese representative at the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the topic of chemical weapons and the country's stance on prohibiting and destroying them. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is intended for an international audience. The focus on disarmament and international peace and security suggests that the topic is more related to international relations and diplomacy than any of the other categories.

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