(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MARCH 30 - "We are concerned about what is behind China's return to the global scene. As a permanent member of the Security Council, China has the responsibility to safeguard the principles and values that form the basis of the UN Charter. And it has a responsibility to play a constructive role in promoting a just peace. But this peace can only be just if it is based on the defense of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
This was stated by the president of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaking on relations between the EU and China where the number one of the European executive will go next week.
"It is vitally important to ensure diplomatic stability and open lines of communication with China. I do not think it is feasible - nor in Europe's interest - to disengage from China. For this reason we must focus on de-risking, not de-risking. -coupling. And this is one of the reasons why I will soon be traveling to Beijing together with President Macron".
This was stated by the president of the EU Commission Ursulavon der Leyen speaking on EU-China relations.
However, "how China continues to interact with Putin's war will be a determining factor for the relationship," she added.
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