China's vice president reaffirms support for dialogue to end Russia-Ukraine war
Han Zheng said Beijing will continue pushing for a political settlement to the conflict through negotiation.
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said China will continue to play what he described as a constructive role in seeking a political settlement to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing dialogue and negotiation as the path forward.
Han's remarks reiterate a position Beijing has maintained since the early stages of the war, positioning itself as an advocate for diplomatic resolution rather than taking an overtly partisan stance between Moscow and Kyiv. China has repeatedly called for both sides to return to the negotiating table, while stopping short of proposing a detailed settlement framework of its own.
The statement comes amid continued international attention on efforts to end the fighting, with various governments and multilateral bodies periodically renewing calls for talks. China's stated willingness to support such efforts is likely to be watched closely by other parties involved in the conflict, given Beijing's economic and diplomatic ties to Russia.
No new specific initiative was announced alongside the comments, and it remains to be seen what concrete steps, if any, China intends to take to advance the negotiations it says it supports.
Sources
- Chinese Vice President says China will continue supporting efforts to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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