U.N. 's Goals in China

Objective 12: "Promote China’s technical and economic cooperation with other countries, and especially with developing countries to meet global challenges"

In order to help China strengthen its partnership with other countries in the world, the UN will assist China promote TCDC/ECDC, particularly with border countries in the management of cross-border trade, transport and sub-regional economic development in Northeast Asia, along the Silk Road Corridor and with the greater Mekong sub-region.

Sharing experiences and knowledge - The experiences China has acquired as a rapidly industrialising country and as one which is undergoing fundamental system transformation may be useful for other developing countries, as well as its expertise in industry, appropriate technology (e.g. non-scalpel vasectomy) in social development and disaster management. On the other hand, other developing countries may also have developed technologies and approaches which might be of value to China, where countries share similar problems and common concerns. As a means to further encourage TCDC/ECDC between China and other developing countries UN will help to establish networks among similar institutions in China and other developing countries. Since many other effective channels for technical and economic cooperation between China and industrialised countries exist, it was decided that the UN will focus particularly on the so-called south-south exchange.

Strengthen regional partnerships - China is bordering 14 countries. There are many cross-border issues that require joint efforts between the Chinese government and neighbouring governments. It is essential that China fully and actively participate in regional cooperation. Areas of regional cooperation include drug supply reduction, prevention of HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases, the fight against illegal drug and trafficking of women and children, and international waters management. For example, in conjunction with the Government of Singapore, the UN will organise training for developing countries in Singapore and other locations to enhance their ability to comply with international maritime rules and standards (e.g. safer shipping and cleaner oceans). As China is a major world player in the maritime sector, it is expected that China's role would be sought to promote its cooperation with the countries in the region in this sector.