Q: On June 21, the 65th UN General Assembly passed a resolution that appointed Mr. Ban Ki-moon as UN Secretary-General for the term starting from January 1, 2012 and running till the end of 2016. What is China's comment?

A: China congratulates Mr. Ban Ki-moon on his reappointment as UN Secretary-General. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, a Secretary-General from Asia, has made important contribution to promoting the key role of the UN in international affairs during his term of office. China hopes that he will work along with all member states in his new term to give play to a greater role by the UN in safeguarding world peace, promoting common development and advancing international cooperation. China will continue to support his work and that of the UN.