Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary Truss, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrelli and French presidential adviser Bonault on the 25th, focusing on an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine. In the call, Wang Yi expounded China's five-point position on the Ukraine issue:
China firmly stands for respecting and safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and earnestly abiding by the purposes and principles of the CHARTER. This position is consistent and clear, and the same applies in the case of Ukraine.
2. China advocates a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept. It is believed that the security of one country cannot be at the expense of the security of other countries, and regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs. The legitimate security concerns of all States should be respected. In the case of NATO's five consecutive rounds of eastward expansion, Russia's legitimate demands on security should be taken seriously and properly resolved.
China has been following the evolution of the Ukrainian issue, and the current situation is something we do not want to see. It is imperative that all parties exercise the necessary restraint to avoid the situation in Ukraine from deteriorating or even spiraling out of control. The safety of civilian life and property should be effectively guaranteed, in particular to prevent large-scale humanitarian crises.
China supports and encourages all diplomatic efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. China welcomes the holding of direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible. The evolution of the Ukrainian question has a complex historical dimension. Ukraine should be a bridge between East and West, not a front for great power confrontation. China also supports the Dialogue between the EUROPEAN side and Russia on an equal footing on European security issues, leading to the formation of a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism.
China believes that the UN Security Council should play a constructive role in resolving the Ukrainian issue, putting regional peace and stability first and the general security of all countries. The council's actions should cool tensions rather than add fuel to the fire and should be conducive to a diplomatic settlement rather than a further escalation of the situation. In view of this, China has always disapproved of the fact that Security Council resolutions often invoke Chapter VII authorizing the use of force and sanctions.
Wang Yi said that as a permanent member of the Security Council and a responsible major country, China has always faithfully fulfilled its international obligations and played a constructive role in safeguarding world peace and stability. On the issue of peace and security, China is the largest country on record. We have never invaded other countries, never engaged in proxy wars, never sought spheres of influence, and never participated in confrontations with military groups. China adheres to the path of peaceful development and is committed to building a community with a shared future for mankind. We will continue to firmly oppose all hegemonic powers and firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of developing countries, especially small and medium-sized countries. (Comprehensive report by Chen Lixia of Phoenix Satellite TV)
