China, “very concerned” about the conflict in Ukraine, which is “escalating and even getting out of control”, calls for “promoting dialogue”, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday. “We will continue to promote dialogue for peace…and work with the international community to promote dialogue and consultation, address the concerns of all parties, and seek common security,” he added during a meeting. conference in Beijing.
These statements come after the Chinese government on Monday denied considering supplying arms to Russia to support its offensive in Ukraine, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had claimed.
The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell, for his part, considered that a possible delivery of arms by China to Russia would constitute a “red line” for the European Union. “We call on the countries concerned to stop pouring oil on the fire as soon as possible, to stop blaming China and to stop making a fuss shouting “Today Ukraine, tomorrow Taiwan”. “Launched the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, in reference to the territory claimed by China.
A few days before February 24, a year after the start of the Russian invasion, Western pressure is mounting on China, which has never publicly supported or criticized the offensive, while repeatedly expressing its support for Moscow. in the face of Western sanctions. On Saturday, China said it would release a proposal to find “a political solution” to the war in Ukraine in the coming days.
