Xi Jinping Responds to EU Concerns on China-Russia Ties and Ukraine War

EU's Stance on China-Russia Relations

• 🇪🇺 The EU has stated that China's relationship with Russia is now the determining factor in its own relations with the EU.
• 💬 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen conveyed expectations that China would use its influence to encourage Russia to accept a ceasefire and enter peace talks.
• 🇺🇳 The EU calls on China, as a UN Security Council permanent member, to uphold the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

China's Position and Shared Interests

• 🇨🇳 Xi Jinping urged the EU to make “correct strategic choices” in its dealings with China.
• 🤝 Despite different political and economic systems, both the EU and China share an interest in constructive and stable relations based on a rules-based international order.
• 🚫 Beijing denies claims that its deepening ties with Moscow have helped Russia's economy withstand Western sanctions.