Wishful thinking. This idea ignores the depth of coordination, exchanges and closeness between the leaders,
I haven't seen any signs that China is prepared to change its approach to trade or to Russia in order to facilitate some sort of rapprochement with Europe,
If China doesn't buy gas from Russia, which country can provide enough gas to meet the needs of the Chinese people? It's not possible, and it's not safe,
We will... work with other countries, especially Global South countries, to put forth more objective, fair and rational voices, to gather consensus to stop the war and pave the way for peace,
Europe and China's interests are not aligned by any means, but both have an interest in ensuring that this does not turn into a pact sealed by Trump and Putin behind closed doors,
China is pleased to see peace talks and a ceasefire, and does not want to see further losses from both sides, ... China understands the concerns of all parties, including Europe and Ukraine… and Europe and Ukraine should not be marginalized in the peace talk process."
At the same time, China looks forward to the timely participation of all relevant parties and stakeholders in the peace negotiation process,
First, we should work together as guardians of world peace,
We should resolve differences between countries peacefully through dialogue and negotiation, and resolve international and regional hotspot issues politically, without resorting to bloc confrontation or interfering in the internal affairs of other countries,
General Kellogg’s meeting is one that restores hope, and we need strong agreements with America, agreements that will really work,
President Trump is obviously very frustrated right now with President Zelensky — the fact that — that he hasn’t come to the table, that he hasn’t been willing to take this opportunity that we have offered,
I think he eventually will get to that point, and I hope so very quickly,
China supports all efforts conducive to peace (in Ukraine), including the recent consensus reached between the United States and Russia.”
China is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political resolution of the crisis,
This is really the time when we need to move more from words to actions.”
If Putin is serious about a lasting peace, it means finding a way forward which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and the UN charter, which provides credible security guarantees, and which rejects tsarist imperialism, and Britain is ready to listen. But we expect to hear more than the Russian gentleman’s tired fabrications.”
China has noted that calls for peace talks have been rising recently, and a window for peace is opening,
We hope that all parties involved can find a sustainable and lasting solution that addresses each other's concerns,
By going straight to Putin, President Trump has erased what Beijing had hoped could be a key piece of initial leverage,
Instead, China might turn its attention to discussing a Chinese role in eventual reconstruction and peacekeeping - something that would give Beijing a significantly more vested interest in European security architecture,