Speeches

This page contains a selection of the speeches and presentations given by ILO officials on the occasion of ILO events and meetings related to either China or Mongolia. Inquiries about usage or reproduction of any materials should be directed by email.

2021

  1. © Cory Hancock / IMF Photo 2022
    Social and labour policies crucial for China’s move to high-income status

    06 December 2021

    ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises China’s focus on high quality growth, people-centred development, quality jobs and a greener economy in its five-year plan. He was speaking at the "1+6 Roundtable Dialogue’ on Promoting Strong, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth of the World Economy: From Recovery to Restructuring”, hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

2018

  1. Make social dialogue work

    02 August 2018

    ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praises the commitment to social dialogue and tripartism made by BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - in a speech at the group’s Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa.

  2. Opening Remarks at the SCORE Launch Event in Zhejiang Ningbo, P.R.China

    17 May 2018

    By Ms Claire Courteille-Mulder, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

2017

  1. Opening Remarks at the Seminar on Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No.29)

    24 November 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  2. Opening remarks at ILO/MOHRSS Seminar on Labour Inspection Convention (C.81)

    23 November 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  3. Opening remarks at Workshop on Pre-Departure orientation for workers going to Europe

    22 November 2017

    By Mr Dai Xiaochu, Deputy Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  4. Opening remarks at the Conference on Global Social Security and Economic Development At the 13th International Forum on Social Security

    16 September 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  5. Opening remarks at the ILO/MOHRSS Seminar on Reform of Pension Adjustment Mechanism

    01 September 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  6. ILO Welcomes China Landmark Ruling Banning Discrimination in Employment against People living with HIV

    03 August 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  7. ILO Director-General address to the BRICS on "Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future"

    26 July 2017

    “It is after all a fundamental desire of people across the world, above all in this period of transformative change and sometimes of uncertainty, that they can look forward and contribute to a better future of work – one with social justice and prosperity and decent work for all,” says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder to the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting.

  8. Promote the participation of persons with disabilities in the sustainable development process, ensuring no one is left behind

    30 June 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  9. Opening remarks at the ILO/SAWS Seminar to Mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

    28 April 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  10. Opening remarks at the training on “International Migration Law and International Standards”

    02 March 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  11. Opening remarks at the Inauguration Ceremony of Entrepreneurship Research Center on G20 Economies

    11 January 2017

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

2016

  1. Word AIDS day statement

    01 December 2016

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  2. Promoting gender equality in the labour market: gender, labour and migration in China

    18 November 2016

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  3. Opening address at the 8th China International Forum on Work Safety

    27 September 2016

    By Ms. Deborah Greenfield, Deputy Director-General for Policy of International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland

  4. Opening remarks by Tim De Meyer at the International Conference on Social Security and Economic Development

    21 September 2016

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director of ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  5. Promoting Decent Work and Sustainable Development for Youth — Y20 China 2016

    28 July 2016

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

  6. Promoting the ratification of ILO OSH conventions, building preventive OSH culture

    28 April 2016

    By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director of ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia onILO/SAWS Commemoration of World Day