According to Foreign Minister Qin Gang, China does not supply weapons to crisis areas. The same goes for Russia, Qin said after a meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. However, a supply of dual-use goods that can also be used for military purposes is being considered.
These are goods, software and technology that, due to their technical specifications, can be used for both civil and military purposes. Qin was asked on Friday whether China was supplying arms to Russia. Baerbock had previously urged the Chinese government to put more pressure on Russia. “One man can end the war tomorrow,” she said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. She doesn’t understand why China hasn’t asked Russia to stop the war in Ukraine.
Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, who has not traveled to China for the time being due to a Covid 19 infection, also agreed with this demand. “It will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the European Union to maintain a relationship of trust with China, which I would like to see if China does not contribute to the search for a political solution based on Russia’s withdrawal from Ukrainian territory.” The speech manuscript read. Borrell appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and provide more assistance to Ukraine.
As reported, after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Xi had already stated that he wanted to call Zelenskyj at the “right time”. China’s foreign minister declined to put pressure on Russia. China wants a peace deal and will not add fuel to the fire, he said simply.
Warning about conflict in Taiwan
Another topic of conversation between Baerbock and Qin was the conflict with Taiwan. “Destabilization would affect all countries, the global economy and also Germany,” said Baerbock. Reunification by force is unacceptable to Europe. Qin, in turn, accused foreign governments of supporting separatists in Taiwan, which is part of China. The Beijing government does not tolerate any interference in internal affairs.
After their talks in Beijing, Baerbock travels to South Korea and Japan.
Source: Krone
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