Xi Jinping proposes 'four principles' to address Russia-Ukraine war
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlined "four principles to prevent the Ukraine crisis from spiraling out of control and to restore peace" during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Chinese news Xinhua reported on April 16.
Xi traditionally refers to Russia's war against Ukraine as the "Ukrainian crisis."
Xi called on both Ukraine and Russia to focus on "upholding peace" and "refrain from seeking selfish gains," as well as to "cool down the situation and not add fuel to the fire," the publication said.
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"We need to create conditions for the restoration of peace and refrain from further exacerbating tensions," he said.
"We should reduce the negative impact on the world economy and refrain from undermining the stability of global industrial and supply chains."
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These "four principles" echo Beijing's document from last year, which called for a "political" resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, the BBC said. Western analysts believe this approach could enable Russia to maintain control over most of the Ukrainian territories it has seized.
During the meeting with Scholz, Xi emphasized the deep interconnectedness of China's and Germany's industrial and production chains.
Cooperation with China that benefits both parties is "not a 'risk' but a pledge of stability in bilateral relations and an opportunity to shape the future," he said.
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Scholz arrived in China on April 14 to discuss the economy and Russia's war against Ukraine with the Chinese leader.
The United States is concerned about China's continued assistance to Russia in expanding its defense capabilities through the supply of machine tools, microelectronics, drones, and missile technology, Reuters reported.
China’s position on the Russia-Ukraine war
The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry 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.”
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,” the 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.
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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