China Mediates Ukraine War... "European Tour on the 2nd of Next Month"

9 Months After the First Tour in May Last Year

A Chinese diplomatic official will undertake mediation efforts in the Ukraine war through a second European tour.

Lihui, Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs of the Chinese Government.
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Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a regular briefing on the 28th, "Li Hui, China's Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs, will begin his second shuttle diplomacy tour from March 2, visiting Russia, the European Union (EU) headquarters, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, and France to promote a political resolution to the Ukraine crisis." Shuttle diplomacy refers to mediation efforts where a third country travels between conflicting nations.

Spokesperson Mao said, "It has been exactly two years since the Ukraine crisis escalated fully, yet the fighting continues," adding, "The most urgent matter now is to restore peace; holding peace talks as soon as possible will help reduce losses even slightly." He continued, "Over the past two years, we have never given up on mediation efforts," and "China has engaged in deep communication with various countries, including Russia and Ukraine, playing a constructive role in responding to the crisis."

He also stated, "China has neither stood by idly, nor poured oil on the fire, nor sought to profit from the war," and "We will continue to play our unique role by conducting shuttle diplomacy and gathering a shared understanding among all parties to contribute China's wisdom toward a political resolution of the Ukraine crisis."

Previously, in May last year, Special Representative Li Hui undertook a shuttle diplomacy tour over ten days, visiting Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany, the EU headquarters (Brussels, Belgium), and Russia consecutively. At that time, the Western camp welcomed China's mediation efforts but emphasized the need for Russia's withdrawal and Ukraine's legal restoration of territory. However, China highlighted 'ceasefire' over 'withdrawal,' showing a difference in views.

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