![]() ![]() Some background: Beijing has provided Moscow with a diplomatic lifeline as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen Moscow sanctioned by Western governments. "It is particularly critical if Russian weaponry companies obtain war-related goods," she said, adding that all countries - China included - should take action to oblige their companies. "Neutrality means taking the side of the aggressor," Baerbock said. On Tuesday, Baerbock called on China to promise it will not help Russia avoid European sanctions. The ministry said Qin urged Germany to "play a leading role and put forward concrete proposals for the construction of a balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework." Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing Wednesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Qin used the trip to state that "China is neither a conflict maker nor a participant in the conflict, but an advocate of peace and a promoter of peace talks." ![]() ![]() (Thomas Trutschel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP)Ĭhina’s foreign minister has warned against an "emotional" view of the war in Ukraine, saying on a visit to Germany that "the only way out is to remain calm and rational and create conditions for a political solution."įoreign Minister Qin Gang met with his counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday. Qin Gang, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China speaks during a visit to Berlin, Germany, on May 9. ![]()
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