At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated China\u2019s commitment to peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing negotiation as the only viable path forward. \u201cChina did not create the crisis, nor is it a party to it, but we will not stand idle,\u201d Wang stated during the \u2018China in the World\u2019 panel, underscoring Beijing\u2019s neutral stance and advocacy for multilateral diplomacy.
Wang highlighted China\u2019s \u201cFriends of Peace\u201d initiative, launched alongside Brazil and Global South partners, as a platform to foster dialogue. He reaffirmed China\u2019s adherence to the UN Charter principles, urging respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity while addressing \u201clegitimate security concerns of all countries.\u201d
Addressing China-Russia ties, Wang clarified that their strategic partnership is \u201cnon-alliance, non-confrontational, and not targeting third parties,\u201d describing energy trade as routine economic cooperation. He called on Europe to play a proactive role in resolving the conflict and establishing a \u201cbalanced, sustainable security framework\u201d for long-term stability.
\u201cThe international community must support every effort toward peace,\u201d Wang said, welcoming recent U.S.-Russia peace talk discussions. His remarks reflect China\u2019s growing diplomatic influence and alignment with developing nations seeking pragmatic solutions to global crises.
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Wang Yi on Ukraine crisis: China welcomes all efforts toward peace
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