Madam Chairwoman,rnMr.Rapporteur,rnDistinguished Members of the Committee,rnFirst of all,I would like to extend,on behalf of the Chinese delegation,our heartfelt greetings and respects to all the distinguished members of the Committee.The Committee has made enormous efforts and played an important role in promoting the objectives and principles of the Intemational Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.The Chinese Govment appreciates your endeavour and will continue to support the work of the Committee.