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BEIJING, Dec. 26-- China, as a developing country, is delivering on its commitment to fulfill various obligations to the United Nations (UN) and to safeguard world peace and development, being expected to become the second-largest contributor to the world body in 2019. China's contribution to the UN regular budget will increase to 12.01 percent for the next three years from 7.92 percent for the 2016-2018 period, according to a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on Saturday. Meanwhile, China will continue to be the second-largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget for 2019-2021, as its share will rise from about 10.24 percent to 15.22 percent. In recent years, China's economy and society have developed in a steady manner and its gross domestic product (GDP) has grown rapidly. Since 2002, China's average contribution to world economic growth has reached nearly 30 percent. The international community has contributed to this growing momentum. In return, China is ready to contribute to global development on the basis of its own development. Becoming the second-largest contributor to the UN is a definite testament to China's sincere commitment to shoulder more international responsibilities within its capability. The assessments of member countries' contributions to the United Nations are made based on several elements and criteria, including estimates of gross national income and payment capability. | 
