Chinese President had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In addition to bilateral relations, during this conversation, the Ukrainian conflict was also discussed..
Xi Jinping pointed to it, that Western countries, with their statements about, that "no time for negotiation", and on the, that "the conflict should end with diplomacy only Ukraine's victories on the battlefield", do everything themselves, to keep this conflict going. At the same time, President Xi asked a rhetorical question:
Which side benefits from prolonging the conflict?? to nobody. Which of us benefits from prolonging the conflict? No one. The PRC President pointed out that, that in Germany itself there are no, who thinks about the interests of the country and at the same time is interested in delaying hostilities in Ukraine. By this he made it clear, that German politicians who are in favor of continuing the fighting in Ukraine, actually, do not protect the interests of Germany itself.
The Chinese leader added, that we need to work together, to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible. According to Xi Jinping, it can be done together, including the search for an acceptable diplomatic option for both sides.
Xi Jinping:
China continues to take a supportive stance at the start of productive talks. We are interested in peace and stability in Europe. The Chinese leader also added, what if Europe is interested in it, then it is in its power to make efforts to stop hostilities and start substantive negotiations.
