The priority to end the conflict in Ukraine is a de-escalation that leads to a political solution through negotiations that China supports within the international community and respecting the territorial integrity, but also the security of all countries
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In an interview with ANSA,
the Chinese ambassador in Rome Li Junhua
, who appreciates Italy's commitment to a diplomatic solution, takes stock of the position of Beijing which remains firmly opposed to sanctions and strengthening or expansion of military blocs.
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- One of the priorities of the Chinese government is global stability, an indispensable basis for safeguarding Beijing's commercial interests.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused jolts in the financial markets, tensions in the energy supply chain, very serious security risks.
China has what it takes to attempt mediation and would have everything to gain in terms of stability and prestige.
Why didn't she propose herself as a mediator?
LI
- "Security and stability are prerequisites of primary importance for the development of every country and concern the common well-being of all peoples. Recently, during the Boao Forum, President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative which, Faced with the challenges and security problems facing human society, is the most recent Chinese stance to keep the peace and 'melt swords to make plows.' China clearly argues that only by maintaining rationality and calm and implementing the concept of common, global, cooperative and sustainable security, all countries will be able to embark on a wide path of lasting peace and universal security.
China is deeply saddened by the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
We always rely on the merit of the issue itself, we support and encourage all diplomatic efforts that contribute to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, playing a constructive role in reducing the crisis and relieving tension with a responsible attitude.
A few days ago, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba also publicly declared that China 'does not pursue geopolitical ends and does not throw fuel on the fire, this is a responsible position'.
China intends to continue working with the international community, calling on Russia and Ukraine to cease fire as soon as possible and find a good political solution through negotiations.
The priority is to do everything possible for progress through the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
But it is worth reflecting: would the continued dispatch of large quantities of heavy weapons from the United States to Ukraine favor a ceasefire, or would it risk prolonging the bloodshed?
Who is crying and who is laughing under their mustache? "
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- Ukraine and China have been linked by economic and diplomatic relations since the country's independence and Kiev is a key partner of Beijing in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Russia is seriously endangering the New Silk Road.
On April 30, Ukraine asked China to join the group of countries that should act as guarantors for the country's security.
What are you going to do?
THERE
- "The aims and principles of the United Nations Charter bear the weight of the profound reflections of the peoples of the world on the painful historical lessons of the two world wars and condense the institutional projects aimed at achieving collective security and lasting peace for humanity. China supports the implementation of true multilateralism, firmly protects the fundamental norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and opposes all 'clique norms' not authorized by the UN and in contradiction with the spirit of the Charter . Russia and Ukraine are friends of China and important partners in the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road',therefore China will continue to support all efforts that facilitate the creation of a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism, to promote de-escalation with its own methods and to play a constructive role ".
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- During the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first foreign leader in attendance since the beginning of the pandemic.
There was talk of a 'strategic partnership' that has become stronger and stronger and of 'unprecedented' relationships.
The two leaders said they oppose the further enlargement of NATO and call on the Atlantic Alliance to 'respect the sovereignty, security and interests of other countries'.
China has always supported the principle of non-interference in a country's internal affairs.
So Ukraine, as a sovereign country, has every right to choose who to ally with.
Russia has responded by invading the country with tanks and is razing it to the ground.
THERE
The historical coordinates of the Ukrainian question are complex and particular, only by facing the facts, supporting the principle of the indivisibility of security and taking into account calmly, rationally and adequately the legitimate security concerns of all the parties involved, it is possible to protect concretely national sovereignty and territorial inviolability, so as to achieve a breakthrough in dialogue and negotiations, achieve long-term peace and stability in the region on the basis of the resolution of the current crisis and truly build a balanced, effective and effective European security mechanism. sustainable.
China encourages Russia and Ukraine to negotiate directly and appeals to the United States, NATO, the European Union and Russia to promote equal dialogue.
untie the knots of the crisis and resolve the security concerns of both Russia and Ukraine.
The international community should offer the necessary strategic patience to dialogue and negotiations between the two countries and provide continuous support for cooperation ".
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- Since 2019, when Italy (first among the G7 countries) signed the Memorandum on the Silk Road with China, relations between the two countries have cooled down a bit, thanks to the pandemic and now the invasion of Ukraine by Russia which sees Rome and Beijing on opposite sides.
Is it possible, and how, to overcome this phase?
THERE
Last year the volume of Sino-Italian trade marked a new historical record and in the first quarter of this year the volume of imports and exports was 19.59 billion dollars, an increase of 17.5% on annual basis.
Cooperation in green energy, such as the wind project in Taranto, in environmental protection and other new sectors is also promising.
In conjunction with the Year of Culture and Tourism, the two countries are organizing a series of exhibitions and shows online and offline and we hope that, as the epidemic situation improves, the exchanges of personnel between the two countries can gradually resume.
$ 59 billion, an increase of 17.5% year-on-year.
Cooperation in green energy, such as the wind project in Taranto, in environmental protection and other new sectors is also promising.
In conjunction with the Year of Culture and Tourism, the two countries are organizing a series of exhibitions and shows online and offline and we hope that, as the epidemic situation improves, the exchanges of personnel between the two countries can gradually resume.
$ 59 billion, an increase of 17.5% year-on-year.
Cooperation in green energy, such as the wind project in Taranto, in environmental protection and other new sectors is also promising.
In conjunction with the Year of Culture and Tourism, the two countries are organizing a series of exhibitions and shows online and offline and we hope that, as the epidemic situation improves, the exchanges of personnel between the two countries can gradually resume.
On the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, China and Italy are by no means on opposite sides.
Russia and Ukraine are 'neighbors' from which China and Italy cannot move away, we have no reason to let the war continue to escalate on the Eurasian continent.
I have noticed that Italy does not want a 'new cold war' to occur and intends to actively promote a diplomatic solution.
China understands the concerns for the security of Italy and Europe, but international practice fully demonstrates that sanctions are not the fundamental way to stop war and promote peace.
Only dialogue and consultations are effective in resolving differences.
Increasing sanctions against Russia more drastically will only exacerbate the damage to global economic recovery and the well-being of the people of every country during the epidemic, continuing the bloodshed in Europe.
I fear that the consequences of 'cornering' a nuclear power and assuming that we have nothing to lose are hardly sustainable for Europe.
The more complex and serious the situation, the more we need to reflect calmly: why has Europe still become a theater of war?
Who is the initiator and the greatest beneficiary of this state of affairs?
Italy is an important member of the European Union and China intends to maintain communication with the Italian side, committing itself to play a more constructive role in promoting peace at lower costs ".
ANSA
- There is a new Covid alarm in China.
Many virologists argue that with the pandemic we have to live with the help of vaccines and new drugs and that the zero contagion strategy from Covid is impossible to achieve.
China is trying to pursue exactly this strategy with the result that cities like Shanghai have gone into total lockdown.
Are there no economic consequences that could seriously weaken growth prospects?
And this is joined by another theme.
In the event of a regional military conflict, for example with Taiwan, the US could impose sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia.
Is China preparing for this eventuality?
THERE
In China there is nearly 18% of the world population of which 264 million are over the age of 60, and regional development is insufficient and unbalanced, which has resulted in a certain scarcity of medical resources per capita.
If China chooses coexistence with the novel coronavirus, the medical and health resources of many underdeveloped areas would be seriously compromised, the health of tens of millions of underlying disease patients and vulnerable people would be threatened, and ultimately there would be an even impact. more serious on social and economic development.
China is accelerating the balance between fighting the epidemic and economic development, the normal relationship between work and life, committing to examine and require each place to summarize, based on the changes in the epidemic,
The Taiwan question is fundamentally different from the Ukrainian question, there is no comparison.
First, Taiwan has always been an inalienable part of the Chinese territory and the matter is completely China's internal affairs.
The 'one China' principle is a fundamental principle of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and also has the general consensus of the international community.
181 countries around the world have established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the 'one China' principle.
On the Ukrainian question, the United States stresses respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a country, but on the question of Taiwan they have openly trampled the red line of 'one China': this is clearly a double standard.
Some countries should not fantasize that, after blowing the flames of the Ukrainian crisis, they may try to push Taiwan into a dangerous situation.
The determination and willingness of the Chinese people to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity are unshakable and whoever jokes with fire will get burned.
China is opposed to unilateral sanctions not authorized by the United Nations and opposes the abuse of sanctions.
In the world, over 140 countries have not participated in the sanctions against Russia, the member states of BRICS, SCO and OPEC are clearly opposed to the sanctions against Russia launched by the United States and some NATO countries and this also represents the general sentiment of the community international.
Sanctions are a product of the cold war mentality.