Official Beijing has decided not to join the collective West and its sanctions policy against the Kremlin.
On Friday, Chinese authorities promised the European Union that the country would seek peace in Ukraine, but on its own terms. Thus, official Beijing has rejected Western pressure on a tougher stance on Russia, writes Reuters.
Prime Minister Li Keqiang told EU leaders that Beijing would pursue peace “in its own way”, and President Xi Jinping expressed hope that the EU would treat his country “independently”, hinting at Europe's close ties with the United States. China's confrontation.
European diplomats made it clear to Beijing during a virtual summit with the aforementioned Keqiang and Jinping that they hope that China will not allow Moscow to circumvent Western sanctions imposed in connection with the invasion of Ukraine.
“We have called on China to help end the war in Ukraine. China cannot turn a blind eye to Russia's violation of international law,” European Council President Charles Michel said at a briefing with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the first EU-China meeting.
“Any attempt to circumvent sanctions or help Russia will prolong the war,” he said.
China's ties with Moscow in the field of energy and security
China is forging closer ties with Moscow in the fields of energy, trade and security, positioning itself as a global power capable of confronting the United States. In the weeks leading up to the February 24 invasion, China and Russia announced a “borderless” strategic partnership.
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Lee told EU leaders that China has always sought peace and promoted negotiations and is ready to continue to play a constructive role in the international community, the state-run CCTV reported. In turn, the President of the European Council Michel said that both sides agreed that the war, which Russia calls a “special military operation”, threatens global security and the world economy.
It will be recalled that two weeks ago Michel spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops. Earlier, he also said that the European Union has additional measures against Russia.
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