Know China’s position on the Russia-Ukraine war

KATHMANDU, March 28: China has maintained that it stands for peace and opposes war adding that the situation in Ukraine is not what the country wanted to witness. President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, has also called for a proper settlement of the Ukraine crisis and supports Russia and Ukraine in having dialogues and negotiations, according to the International Department of the CPC Central Committee. Besides, China has also put forward a six-point initiative on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Likewise, President Xi also stressed a need to have dialogue between the US, NATO and Russia and ease the security concerns of both Russia and Ukraine.  Similarly, China also believes that sweeping and indiscriminate sanctions would only make the people suffer and further escalation would trigger serious crises in the global economy, trade, finance, energy and food. “The loss will be irrevocable.”  According to President Xi, dialogue and negotiation avoiding human crises is the topmost priority at this hour of the crisis. “Besides, both the countries must create a room for a political settlement of the dispute.” Also, China maintains that the major countries should respect each other, reject the Cold War mentality and refrain from bloc confrontation. Similarly, President Xi Jinping had a video call with US President Joe Biden at the request of the latter recently. The two Presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations, the situation in Ukraine, and other issues of mutual interest, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Six-point initiative proposed by China to prevent a massive humanitarian crisis 1) make sure that humanitarian operations abide by the principles of neutrality and impartiality, and avoid politicizing humanitarian issues 2) give full attention to the displaced persons in and from Ukraine, and provide them with proper shelter 3) ensure the protection of civilians, and prevent secondary humanitarian disasters in Ukraine 4) Fourth, provide for safe and smooth humanitarian aid activities, including providing rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access 5) provide for the safety of foreign nationals in Ukraine, allow them safe departure and help them return to their home countries 6) support the UN’s coordinating role in channeling humanitarian aid and the work of the UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine.