Overview
- During talks in Beijing, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Wang Yi to use China’s influence to support international efforts for a swift end to the war.
- China emphasized its consistent position on the Ukraine issue and called on all sides to seek a political settlement through dialogue and negotiations.
- Beijing said it supports all efforts that promote peace and will continue to play a constructive role in ending the conflict.
- China’s foreign ministry described its main contribution as political calls for de‑escalation and a negotiated settlement, and it avoids labeling an aggressor or a victim.
- Germany had not published its communique at the time of reporting, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has said China holds sway over Moscow but currently lacks incentives to press for an end to the war.