China expresses deep worry over the escalating Ukraine conflict
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China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, is all set for talks in Moscow, stressing the need for dialogue as Beijing navigates the year-old dispute in Ukraine.
Addressing a security forum in Beijing on Tuesday, Qin expressed concerns over the escalating and uncontrolled situation in Ukraine, asserting that China is "deeply worried." Despite this, Beijing has maintained a partnership with Moscow, avoiding using words like "invasion" and refraining from condemning Russian actions.
As the United States warns of consequences if China offers military support to Russia, Beijing dismissed these claims, stating on Monday that it has not provided such support. Qin emphasized the need for the world to "promote dialogue and negotiation" and seek "common security" during a speech at the Lanting Forum.
Qin's statements come as diplomat Wang Yi is expected in Moscow for potential talks with President Vladimir Putin, where discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war are expected to be high on the agenda. Wang, during a visit to Hungary, called for a negotiated resolution to the conflict, advocating for "a peaceful and lasting solution to Europe."
The Beijing forum also marked the official release of China's security framework, President Xi Jinping's front-runner defense plan. The 12-page document underscores the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, upholding the UN Charter's objectives and principles, and adhering to the concept of "indivisible security," a thesis proposed by Russia.
Insights:
- Though publicly maintaining neutrality, China has been providing Russia with economic and military-technical support, including advanced technology and indirect assistance in the war efforts[1].
- Chinese analysts privately critique Russia's ideological rigidity and operational failures, but the alliance serves China's strategic interests, offering access to Russian military technology and maintaining a stance of official neutrality[2].
- At the 60th Munich Security Conference in February 2024, Wang Yi reinforced China's position, stating that China will not provide military aid to any party in the conflict[4].
Last Updated: 21 February 2023
- The escalating war-and-conflicts in Ukraine have sparked concerns in the realm of general-news and politics, with China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, expressing China's deep worries about the situation.
- Despite private criticisms of Russia's operation failures, China has maintained a partnership with Moscow, seen in China's provision of economic and military-technical support, ensuring a neutral stance in the Ukraine conflict as per Beijing's strategic interests.
