Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, extends Independence Day congratulations to Ukraine.
In the complex geopolitical landscape of Ukraine and Russia's ongoing conflict, China has maintained a neutral stance. Beijing insists it is neutral in the conflict, a position that has been consistent since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Ukraine in 1991, 33 years ago.
Recently, Xi Jinping, the leader of China, posted a message on social media addressing Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky. This was their first exchange since January 2022, when they exchanged messages to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
In the latest message, Xi expressed his readiness to work with Zelensky to develop bilateral relations. However, no explicit position on the war in Ukraine was stated in the message. This is in line with China's approach of not openly siding with either party in the conflict.
Despite the lack of explicit statements, Ukraine and its Western partners remain cautious about China's role. Ukraine has rejected China's involvement in the conflict, while Europe is also skeptical about a larger Chinese role. This cautious distance can be attributed to the complex nature of diplomatic relations between the two countries since the January 2022 greeting exchange.
Cooperation between China and Ukraine in various fields has yielded remarkable results. However, the increasing closeness between China and Russia has raised suspicions in Ukraine about China's stance on the war.
Despite these suspicions, both leaders have expressed interest in long-term bilateral dialogue. Xi's message aimed to guide the development of China-Ukraine relations towards steady and long-term development.
As Ukraine prepares to celebrate its independence day this Sunday, the future of its relations with China remains a topic of interest and speculation. Zelensky appreciated Xi's congratulations, but the latest message from Xi to Zelensky has not been published, leaving the details of their dialogue uncertain.
The dialogue between the two leaders aims for mutual respect, peace, stability, and prosperity. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the pursuit of these ideals remains a shared goal for both China and Ukraine.
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