China's stance on Ukraine crisis

IMPARTIALITY AND BALANCE

The crisis is attributed to both Ukraine's adjustment of its relations with major countries and changes in its economic and political landscapes. China has stated on multiple occasions that history and complex factors are behind the crisis, and that it involves interests and concerns of various parties. Therefore, the resolution of the issue requires a balanced approach.

On March 8, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China adopts a just and objective position on the issue of Ukraine.

"It is regrettable that the situation in Ukraine has come to what it is today, yet it is not by accident that the situation has reached this point," said Wang, adding that there is a complex history behind it as well as conflicts of interest.

"China is in communication with various parties and we will play a constructive role in bringing about a political settlement of the Ukraine issue," the minister said.

On March 24, Xi said that China has always held a "just and objective attitude" toward the Ukraine crisis.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the nuclear security summit in The Hague.

Xi reiterated China's stance on the Ukraine issue, saying that "the promotion of a political solution to the crisis serves the interests of all parties."

"China supports the constructive efforts made by the international community to ease tension, and holds an open attitude toward all plans that are helpful to promote a political solution," Xi said.

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION MECHANISM

As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible world power, China has urged the international community to play a positive role in global hot spot issues. On the Ukraine crisis, China has called for an effective international coordination mechanism.

On March 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said China would continue to promote peace talks and play a constructive role for the political settlement of the Ukrainian issue.

"We have made our own suggestions, which focus on establishing as soon as possible an international coordination mechanism joined by all parties to explore a political approach to defusing the Ukrainian crisis," Qin said.

On April 17, China applauded the agreement reached by four-party talks in Geneva on defusing tension in Ukraine, calling for joint efforts to promote a final political settlement.

"A proper settlement of the Ukrainian issue requires a favorable external environment," Hua told a press conference.

Noting that China has been calling for an early establishment of a multilateral platform for dialogue, Hua said: "We welcome the launch of talks by Russia, the United States, the EU and Ukraine."