Chinese foreign minister says his country wants to play role in peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine
The foreign minister of China, which has provided strong political backing for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, said Tuesday his country wants to play a role in ending the conflict.
“At the same time, we urge relevant countries to immediately stop adding fuel to the fire, stop shifting blame to China, and stop hyping up the discourse of Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow,” Qin said in an apparent reference to military support provided to Ukraine by the United States and its allies, as well as concerns that China is preparing to make good on its threats to use force to assert its claim to sovereignty over Taiwan, a self-governing island democracy.
Despite that, Qin reiterated China’s claim that it has “always taken an objective and impartial stance based on the merits of the issue.” China has opposed criticism of Russia at the United Nations, while insisting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations be respected, a position that underpins its claim to Taiwan, which separated from the mainland amid civil war more than 70 years ago.
That statement coincided with U.S. President Joe Biden’s unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and show support for Kyiv days ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi against aiding Russia in UkraineMr. Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Read more »
Don't send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war, U.S. warns China | CBC NewsU.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, an involvement in the Kremlin's war effort in Ukraine that would be a 'serious problem,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Read more »
US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine warWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, an involvement in the Kremlin’s war effort that…
Read more »
Why China's stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concernsNearly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, new questions are rising over China's potential willingness to offer military aid to Moscow in the increasingly drawn-out conflict.
Read more »
Ukraine wants to make Russia pay for environmental toll of war | CBC NewsMissiles and mortars kill and maim people, but Russia's year-long war in Ukraine is also poisoning the air, ground and sea, says Ukraine's minister of environmental protection, who is building a case that Russia should pay for its ecological 'crimes.'
Read more »