Foreign media: Macron "predicted" his visit to China in early April, saying that China's participation in peace efforts is a "good thing"

 [Global Network Report] Based on reports from Reuters and Agence France-Presse, French President Macron told reporters at an agricultural fair in Paris on the 25th that he will visit China in early April. He also talked about the "China's Position on the Political Resolution of the Ukraine Crisis" document (referred to as the "position document") previously released by China, saying that China's participation in peace efforts is a "good thing." The day before, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a position paper, which comprehensively and systematically explained China's relevant basic positions. The document covers 12 aspects, including respecting the sovereignty of all countries, abandoning the Cold War mentality, ceasefire and cessation of war, and launching peace talks.

Agence France-Presse reported that Macron told reporters on the same day that he would visit China in early April. He also expressed his expectation that Beijing would help "put pressure" on Russia to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to previous media reports, in early November 2022, French Foreign Minister Colonna stated that Macron would visit China within a few weeks or months.

Reuters reported that referring to the position paper issued by China, Macron said that China's participation in peace efforts is a "good thing." "China must help us put pressure on Russia to never use chemical weapons or nuclear weapons, and China has made (efforts) in this regard."

At a regular press conference held by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 24th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated that China formulated and issued the "China's Position on the Political Solution to the Ukraine Crisis" document, which comprehensively and systematically explained China's relevant basic positions. The document covers respecting the sovereignty of all countries, abandoning the Cold War mentality, ceasefire and cessation of war, starting peace talks, resolving humanitarian crises, protecting civilians and prisoners of war, maintaining the safety of nuclear power plants, reducing strategic risks, ensuring food shipments, stopping unilateral sanctions, and ensuring the stability of industrial and supply chains , Promote post-war reconstruction and other 12 aspects. He also said that China has always upheld an objective and fair stance on the Ukraine issue, actively promoted peace talks, decided its own position based on the merits of the matter itself, and always firmly stood on the side of peace, dialogue and historical correctness.

Regarding China's position paper, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that it is a good thing that China has begun to discuss the Ukrainian issue and sent some signals, and Ukraine looks forward to holding talks with China. Russian media believe that China's relevant position is prudent and objective, reflecting the basic norms of international relations and the spirit of recognized international law. The relevant initiatives in the document not only take into account the current peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, but also focus on issues such as post-war reconstruction in future conflict areas. Polish President Duda said on the 24th that China's proposal cannot be ignored. The "Global Times" editorial stated that as a responsible major country, although China is not a party to the Ukraine crisis, it is always willing to play a constructive role in promoting the resolution of the crisis. What this document shows is China's sincerity and goodwill in actively promoting peace talks.