China advocates peace conference with equal involvement of Russia and Ukraine

Beijing supports all efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Russian war against Ukraine and convening an international peace conference, recognized by Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation from all sides, Chinese leader Xi Jinping stated during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Reuters reported.

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The Chinese leader also called on “all parties to work together to restore peace as soon as possible and keep the conflict from spiraling out of control.”

Olaf Scholz arrived in China to discuss the economy and Russia’s war against Ukraine.

China’s position on the Russia-Ukraine war

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a “peace plan” in February 2023 to resolve the war against Ukraine. It consists of 12 points, including a ceasefire, resumption of peace talks, cessation of “unilateral sanctions” against Russia, operation of the Black Sea grain corridor, nuclear safety, and renunciation of nuclear weapons.

China’s special envoy on Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, stated on March 2, following talks with a representative of Russia, that the war against Ukraine must be ”resolved through negotiations.”

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China is ready to act as a mediator to “facilitate peaceful negotiations” between Russia, Ukraine, and other parties for the “political settlement of the war,” Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Li Hui stated on March 3 that war resolution in Ukraine is impossible without considering Russian interests.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 7 that his country is prepared to work on creating new impetus for cooperation and strengthening friendship with Russia.

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He noted on the same day that China advocates for the convening of an international peace conference, which will be recognized by both Russia and Ukraine.

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