On February 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of involving all stakeholders in peace negotiations, particularly underscoring Europe's significant role after recent U.S. diplomatic activities to end the conflict. Wang stated during the Munich Security Conference that, "we hope that all parties and stakeholders directly involved participate in the peace talks in due course."
China's foreign ministry reported Wang's supportive view of peacemaking efforts, stating, "China views all efforts dedicated to peace positively, including any consensus reached by the United States and Russia on peace talks."
Acknowledging the conflict occurring on European soil, Wang stressed the necessity of Europe's active contribution to achieving long-term peace and stability. He expressed China's readiness to collaborate with the European Union to enhance mutual understanding and promote global stability during discussions with EU policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Wang assured Kallas of China's support for Europe's involvement in peace talks, emphasizing this stance during their meeting at the conference. Additionally, Wang emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any bilateral agreements concerning its future, pushing for transparency and inclusivity in negotiations involving Moscow and Washington.
China has consistently advocated for dialogue and negotiation as the optimal solution to the Ukraine crisis, with previous efforts such as a joint peace plan with Brazil calling for inclusive peace talks with both conflicting states. Amid reports on a potential summit between Putin and Trump to address the conflict, Zelenskiy criticized the proposal as favoring Moscow's interests.