China on Wednesday called for a “ceasefire through dialogue and consultation” in response to a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he announced a partial military mobilisation in Ukraine.
China has demanded a “ceasefire through dialogue” in response to Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial military mobilisation in Ukraine.
China’s foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press briefing on Wednesday that they call on the relevant parties to achieve a ceasefire through dialogue and consultation and to find a solution that addresses the legitimate security concerns of all parties as soon as possible.
Followed by the statement that China always maintains that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations must be respected, that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be adhered to, and that the legitimate security concerns of all nations must be taken seriously, and that all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of crises must be supported.
Putin announced the mobilisation earlier on Wednesday and vowed to use “all available means” to protect Russian territory following the announcement of annexation referendums by Moscow-held regions of Ukraine.
Mao Ning, the spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, also called for a ceasefire through dialogue last week.
Chinese authorities urged all parties to achieve an immediate ceasefire through dialogue and negotiation and to find a way to address the legitimate security concerns of all parties involved.
They also hoped that the international community would create the necessary conditions and room for this to occur.”
China has repeatedly stated its support for the sovereignty of all nations in Ukraine, despite its refusal to condemn Russia’s actions.
In recent years, China and Russia have grown closer due to their “limitless” relationship.
The week before last, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Russian counterpart Putin in Uzbekistan for a regional summit with other Asian leaders, during which they called for a new “international order” that would challenge Western influence.
Wang added on Wednesday that China calls on relevant parties to properly resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation, and is willing to work with the international community to continue playing a constructive role in de-escalating the situation.
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