Summary of the latest information on the situation in Ukraine on February 25! The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded
Ministry of Foreign Affairs website 2022-02-25
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On February 25, 2022, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference and answered reporters' questions on the situation in Ukraine and other issues.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): Does China now consider Russia's actions to be aggression? If not, what does China think is the essence of the action?
Wang Wenbin: The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected and safeguarded, and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should also be jointly safeguarded. This is a principle that China has always upheld, and it is also the basic norm of international relations that all countries should uphold. At the same time, we also see that the Ukrainian issue has its own complex and special historical latitude and longitude, and understand the legitimate concerns of the Russian side on security issues. China advocates that the Cold War mentality should be completely abandoned and that a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism should eventually be formed through dialogue and negotiation.
Spain's Abezersa newspaper: In view of the changes in the situation in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, has China's position changed?
Wang Wenbin: China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to avoid further escalation of the situation.
Bloomberg: Does China recognize the "Donetsk People's Republic" and the "Luhansk People's Republic"?
Wang Wenbin: The Ukrainian issue has complex historical latitudes and current factors. China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and has not changed. We hope that the parties concerned will, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, work to resolve differences through negotiations, resolve the legitimate concerns of all parties and avoid the continued escalation of the situation.
Reuters: Do you know the number of Casualties among Chinese citizens caused by this military conflict?
Wang Wenbin: I haven't heard what you said at the moment.
In order to actively protect the safety of Chinese citizens in Ukraine under the current situation, the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine is carrying out the registration of information on Chinese citizens in Ukraine to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided to Chinese citizens in the local area in an emergency and to fully protect their safety. We are in the process of understanding all aspects of the assessment and making appropriate arrangements in a targeted manner.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Ukraine once again remind Chinese citizens in Ukraine to pay close attention to the development of the local situation, heighten vigilance and take security precautions. Do not travel to areas where the situation is unstable to avoid accidents.
BBC: The US president said last night that any country that condones Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be tainted by this, and he did not name any government.
Wang Wenbin: The real reputations of those countries that have been damaged are those countries that wantonly interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and wage wars against foreign countries in the name of democracy and human rights.
Korea Culture Broadcasting Corporation: The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine said that it can hold the Chinese flag to protect its own safety when driving. How does this protect Chinese citizens from attack?
Wang Wenbin: The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine has issued relevant consular safety reminders in a timely manner. I would like to reiterate once again that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy and Consulates in Ukraine will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Ukraine. In case of emergency, Chinese citizens in Ukraine should promptly call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline and keep in touch with the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Ukraine.
Bloomberg: You just mentioned that Chinese citizens in Ukraine should avoid going to areas where the situation is unstable. Can this be used to accurately describe the current situation in Ukraine?
Wang Wenbin: I have just introduced China's position on the Ukraine issue and will not repeat it.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): The European Union announced last night that it will impose severe sanctions on Russia. Is China concerned that its refusal to explicitly condemn Russia could damage its relations with European partners?
Wang Wenbin: I believe that the results of the sanctions are not unfamiliar to everyone. Since 2011, the United States has imposed more than 100 sanctions on Russia. Facts have shown that sanctions have never been a fundamental and effective way to solve problems, but will only bring serious difficulties to the economies and livelihoods of relevant countries and regions. It is hoped that the parties concerned will give serious consideration or make efforts to solve the problem through dialogue and consultation.
Spanish "Abezer" reporter: Does China believe that Russia's military presence in Ukraine is interfering in Ukraine's internal affairs? Does China still consider Ukraine a sovereign state?
Wang Wenbin: Of course, Ukraine is a sovereign state. China's position on the Ukraine issue is also consistent and has not changed.
Turkish Radio and Television: Does China plan to launch a resolution or other diplomatic initiative in the UN Security Council to prevent violence against Ukrainian civilians?
Wang Wenbin: We will handle relevant issues based on China's consistent position and in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Reuters: Taiwan has decided to sanction Russia. What is China's response to this?
Wang Wenbin: The Taiwan authorities will not give up any opportunity to rub hot spots, eyeballs, and brush existence. This trick will not succeed.
Bloomberg: The UN Security Council will vote on a resolution condemning Russia's actions. Given China's refusal so far to condemn Russia's aggression, will China veto this resolution?
Wang Wenbin: As I just said, China will handle relevant issues based on its consistent position and in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): Australia criticized China for not responding strongly enough to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying that China has provided Russia with a "lifeline" by easing import restrictions on Russian wheat. What is China's response to this?
Wang Wenbin: For some time now, the Australian side has held the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice, repeatedly spreading false information and smearing and accusing China. This irresponsible behavior is disgraceful.
China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent. At the same time, China and Russia carry out normal trade cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
Phoenix TV: US White House spokesman Psaki said on the 24th that it is time for all countries, including China, to choose which side of history to take, and asked China to choose the side. What is China's response to this?
Wang Wenbin: China has always decided its own position and policy according to the merits of the matter itself, and we have always stood on the side of peace and justice.
We have always maintained that the Ukrainian issue has its own complex historical dimensions and that the legitimate security concerns of all parties should be respected. We should completely abandon the Cold War mentality and seek a comprehensive solution to Ukraine and related issues through dialogue and negotiation, leading to a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism.
For some time now, China has actively promoted the political settlement process of the Ukrainian issue. In a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Xi Jinping stressed that all parties concerned should adhere to the general direction of political settlement, make full use of multilateral platforms, including the Normandy mechanism, and seek a comprehensive solution to the Ukrainian issue through dialogue and consultation.
After the situation in Ukraine took a sharp turn for the worse, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had telephone calls with the foreign ministers of Russia and the United States, pointing out that the legitimate security concerns of any country should be respected and that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be upheld, and once again called on all parties to exercise restraint, ease the situation through dialogue and negotiation, and resolve differences.
Next, China will continue to make its own efforts to promote a political settlement of the Ukrainian issue. China's approach is in stark contrast to the practice of individual countries in creating crises, passing on crises and profiting from them. In the end, which approach is more conducive to Europe's security and stability, and is more conducive to Europe's long-term peace and stability, I believe that everyone will draw a fair conclusion.
At present, the door to a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian problem is not completely closed. We hope that the parties concerned will remain calm and rational and commit themselves to resolving the relevant issues peacefully through negotiations in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. China will continue to encourage peace and promote talks in its own way and welcomes and encourages all efforts to promote a diplomatic settlement.
BBC: Ukraine's leader says Russia is definitely trying to overthrow its government. What message does China want to convey to the Ukrainian government?
Wang Wenbin: We call on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of the situation.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): My question is related to the phone call between State Councilor Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The Russian press release said both sides agreed that the reason for the current crisis was Ukraine's refusal to implement the new Minsk agreement at the instigation of the United States and its allies. The Chinese press release did not mention whether State Councilor Wang Yi agreed with this position. Is the Russian press release accurate? Does China believe that Ukraine has provoked this conflict?
Wang Wenbin: The Chinese press release has been released, you can check it. China has always respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. At the same time, we also see that the Ukrainian issue has its own complex and special historical latitude and longitude, and understand the legitimate concerns of the Russian side on security issues. China advocates that the Cold War mentality should be completely abandoned and that a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture should eventually be formed through dialogue and negotiation.
Reuters: In response to the sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States on Russia, will China increase its purchases of Russian oil?
Wang Wenbin: I have just introduced China's position on the issue of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions have never been an effective way to solve problems. It is hoped that the parties concerned will strive to resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation. At the same time, I would like to stress that we have always opposed any illegal unilateral sanctions. We demand that when handling the Ukraine issue and relations with Russia, the relevant parties must not harm the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese side and other parties. China and Russia carry out normal trade cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
BBC: Did you just mention that the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine is carrying out the registration of citizens' information in Ukraine, and its ultimate purpose is to help them evacuate Ukraine? The Chinese government is reportedly arranging charter flights to help Chinese citizens evacuate Ukraine. Can you provide more information?
Wang Wenbin: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine have issued relevant security reminders and notices, which are very clear and you can consult them.
Reuters: Is China worried that the war in Ukraine could push up the prices of commodities such as oil? Is China ready to respond?
Wang Wenbin: Yesterday we already answered relevant questions, please check it out.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): There is currently a no-fly zone over Ukraine, has China obtained some kind of assurance from Russia that flights leave Ukraine?
Wang Wenbin: You can pay attention to the relevant notices issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine.
Reuters: China has repeatedly called for a peaceful resolution of the Crisis in Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has been hit by missiles and rockets. Does this reveal the limited effectiveness of China's diplomatic efforts?
Wang Wenbin: Under the current situation, the door to a political settlement of the Ukrainian issue has not been completely closed. We hope that the parties concerned will remain calm and rational and commit themselves to resolving the relevant issues peacefully through negotiations in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. China will continue to encourage peace and promote talks in its own way and welcomes and encourages all efforts to promote a diplomatic settlement.
Agence France-Presse (AFP): Belarus has acted as a rallying ground for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what is China's view on this?
Wang Wenbin: I have just introduced China's position on the Ukraine issue.
Reuters: In January, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and said that political mutual trust between the two sides has deepened. In the current situation of crisis in Ukraine, what will happen to Sino-Ukrainian relations?
Wang Wenbin: China will continue to develop friendly and cooperative relations with Ukraine on the principle of mutual respect.
BBC: You just said that the door to a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian problem is not completely closed. Many people expect to see this result, but may not know how to achieve it. Will China act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine to help stop the war?
Wang Wenbin: China will continue to use its own way to persuade peace and promote talks, and welcomes and encourages all efforts to promote diplomatic settlement.
Source: 2022-02-25 Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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