The EU-China summit is divided into two parts. The first part of the nearly two-hour meeting was led by Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang. The second, in which the president, Xi Jinping, participated, lasted just 50 minutes.
China has avoided giving guarantees to the European Union that it will not take sides in the Ukrainian warat a summit at which the President of the European Council, Charles Michaeland the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der LeyenThey have asked Beijing to clarify that it will not help Russia militarily or economically.
At the meeting, community leaders urged the important trade relationship between the EU and China to discourage any participation in favor of Russia in the Ukrainian crisis and relayed to Beijing that, even if it does not adopt European sanctions, at least “do the possible not to interfere” in them.
“Any attempt to circumvent sanctions or help Russia will prolong the war and lead to more loss of life and greater economic consequences. This is in no one’s interest in the long run,” argued Michel, who has avoided threatening China with measures. , but he has stressed that he cannot look the other way in the face of Russian aggression and has warned that the EU will “be vigilant” to ensure that Moscow does not receive foreign aid for its offensive against Ukraine.
The EU-China summit is divided into two parts. The second, in which the president participated, Xi Jinpinglasted just 50 minutes in a session focused on the situation in Ukraine, in which the Asian president stressed that Beijing and Brussels must work to prevent the crisis from spreading to other regions.
Xi has urged both powers to create stability in an increasingly turbulent world, China’s television network CGTN has pointed out. At the same time, he urged European leaders to “shape their own perception of China” and work to accelerate ties between Europe and China.
The first part of the nearly two-hour meeting was led by the Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiangwhich has managed to maintain a balance by not giving the EU any guarantees that it will not join Russia.
The Chinese prime minister has assured the country that the country will “oppose the split of blocs and take sides,” a Chinese diplomat told the DPA, following the line Beijing has maintained since the war broke out in Ukraine.
Despite China’s lack of commitments at the meeting, European sources point out that the EU’s aim was to send a message of concern about the “European drama” and that the Chinese authorities would not be able to deal with the consequences of the war in Ukraine. to understand.
Open and candid exchange today at the “Summit”
There must be respect for international law and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has a special responsibility.
https://t.co/3pp8VSAqUH—Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) Apr 1, 2022
Source: EITB
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