China has doubled down on its call for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine crisis, urging world leaders to prioritize peace talks over weapons shipments. At a UN Security Council meeting Friday, Chinese envoy Geng Shuang warned that arming Ukraine risks 'exacerbating the crisis' instead of ending it.
No Weapons, Just Dialogue: China's Peace Proposal
Geng emphasized China's neutral stance, stating: 'We are neither the creator of the crisis nor a participant in the conflict.' The deputy UN representative highlighted China's refusal to supply lethal weapons to any party and reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to 'be an advocate for peace' through negotiations.
Blueprint for Peace
China proposed:
Immediate ceasefire talks
An international peace conference with equal participation
Fair discussion of all political solutions
'We're ready to create conditions for Russia-Ukraine negotiations,' Geng added, positioning China as a potential mediator. The move comes as civilian casualties mount nearly two years into the conflict.
Immediate ceasefire talks
An international peace conference with equal participation
Fair discussion of all political solutions
