China said Tuesday it supports all efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine through dialogue and negotiations, calling its position “objective and just” and insisting it has not sought to benefit from the conflict.
Speaking at a regular briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said “dialogue and negotiation remains the only viable path” and urged all sides to maintain momentum created by recent developments. Mao said China “has never fueled the flame or sought profit from the crisis,” and added that Beijing is ready to work with the international community to play a “constructive role” in a political settlement, according to a transcript published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Mao’s comments reflect Beijing’s long-running public line on Ukraine, which has paired calls for talks with repeated assertions that China’s stance has been consistent. The ministry has said it supports a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement reached through negotiations.
The remarks also come as U.S. officials continue to argue that China holds significant leverage over Moscow. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China could influence an end to the war quickly if it chose to apply pressure on Russia, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg cited Whitaker as saying Beijing could help stop the war “tomorrow” with a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China has not publicly embraced that characterization, instead emphasizing negotiations and what it describes as a neutral approach.
A global media for the latest news, entertainment, music fashion, and more.
