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The Chinese Foreign Minister, King, told the top European Union diplomat that Beijing could not accept that Russia had lost its war with Ukraine.
What officials said was a four-hour meeting in Brussels on Wednesday with EU foreign secretary Kaja Karas, who “featured a strict but respectful exchange, covering a wide range of issues ranging from cybersecurity, rare earth imbalances, and Taiwan to the Middle East.”
Officials said Wang’s personal statements suggested that Beijing might prefer a prolonged war in Ukraine. They reflect critics’ concerns about China’s policy that Beijing has far more geopolitical than a recognized neutrality position in the Ukrainian conflict.
On Friday, during a regular provincial briefing at China’s Foreign Ministry, spokeswoman Maonin was asked about the exchange that was first reported in the South China Morning Post, reaffirming Beijing’s long-standing status in the three-year war.
“China is not a party in the Ukraine issue,” Mao Zedong said. “China’s position on the Ukrainian crisis is objective and consistent: negotiations, ceasefires, peace. The long-term Ukrainian crisis does not serve anyone’s interests.”
She added that China wants political reconciliation as soon as possible. “Together with the international community, in light of the will of those involved, we will continue to play a constructive role towards this purpose.”
China’s official statement on the Ukrainian War veils more complicated photos.
Just a few weeks before Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Chinese leader Xi Jinping declared a “no-restriction” partnership with Moscow, and political and economic ties have since been strengthened.
China has established itself as a peace scientist, but as CNN previously reported, it has reported a high interest for Beijing, and could lose its major partners in particular in Russia.
China has also rejected the increase in accusations that provide military assistance close to Russia. Ukraine has approved several Chinese companies to provide Russian drone components and technology for use in missile production.
After a record-breaking attack on Ukrainian capital Kiyyikh on Friday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibikha posted a photo he said was a fragment of the Russian-launched combat drone. One image showed parts of the suspected fuselage of a drone that said the device was made in China on June 20th.
Sybiha said, “The Chinese consulate building in Odesa has been minorly damaged as a result of Russian attacks in the city. There is no better comparison about Putin continuing to escalate war and fear, while he has involved others including North Korean forces, Iranian weapons and Chinese manufacturers, including European security, Chinese security, and Chinese security.
This year, there have also been claims that the Chinese people are fighting Russia in Ukraine. Beijing reiterated its previous call, denying Chinese involvement “to refrain from participating in military actions by any party.”
