China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reemphasizes continued trade with Russia ... "Resolutely opposed to sanctions"

A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, said on the 2nd that the Ukrainian Foreign Minister expected the Chinese side to mediate the war, and the Chinese government continued dialogue with the Ukrainian side to ease the situation. He said he would make an effort.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Chinese embassies of each country are working together to support the evacuation of Chinese citizens residing in Ukraine to neighboring countries in various ways," said Mr. Thou at a regular press conference on March 2nd. We want the Chinese people in Ukraine to be very careful about their safety and avoid risks."

Following that, Mr. Thou said that the Ukrainian Foreign Minister expected the Chinese government to mediate the war, and emphasized that he would continue the dialogue with the Ukrainian side. We will make diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue. We hope that both Russia and Ukraine will proceed with peace talks, hold continuous dialogues, and seek a rational political solution. We will play a constructive role in easing the situation in Ukraine."

Regarding the imposition of sanctions on Russia by Western countries, "The Chinese side is firmly opposed to illegal and unilateral sanctions. Sanctions are not a fundamental and effective way to solve the problem. "It will only create major problems for the country's economy and people's lives, leading to further divisions and conflicts," he said. "The Chinese government urges that China's legitimate interests in relations with the Ukrainian issue and Russia be not compromised. China and Russia will continue to respect each other and trade normally in the spirit of equality and mutual benefit."