Under the theme of “jointly promoting global security and stability,” China and France said in a joint statement on the Ukraine crisis that they had “unanimously agreed upon” three issues.
1. Both sides support all efforts to restore peace in Ukraine. on the basis of international law as well as the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
2. Both sides oppose armed attacks on nuclear power plants and other peaceful nuclear power plants. and support the constructive role of the International Atomic Energy Agency. To promote the safety and security of nuclear power plants for peace.
as well as efforts to ensure the safety and security of nuclear power plants. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
3. China and France emphasized the importance that different parties In conflicts, international humanitarian law should be strictly adhered to.
especially Both countries called for the protection of women and children affected by conflicts under their international commitments. Increasing humanitarian assistance in conflict areas and provide safe, rapid and barrier-free humanitarian access.
But Macron’s request was for Xi to “find a way to bring back Russia’s sanity” in order to achieve peace in Ukraine. This does not mean that the Chinese leadership will put more pressure on Russian President Putin than in the past.
and the question of when Xi Jinping will call Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Didn’t get a clear answer. There is only word from China that Xi Jinping will do so “when conditions and time are right”.
This means that there is no concrete commitment yet. whether China will go ahead and ask Putin for clarity on whether, when and how to come to the negotiating table.
And with Xi not even having a conversation with Zelensky (despite his warm and widely reported visit to Moscow the previous week), there is even greater uncertainty as to whether peace talks will last. When will it happen exactly?
As Chinese and French Leaders Talk on Ceasefire and Peace We also see pictures of Putin inspecting Russian military equipment to enhance the combat capability of the Russian military in Ukraine.
It’s called going in different directions, quite clearly.
Still, setting hopes too high for an armistice in Ukraine is far from realistic. Because there are still conditions that hinder many aspects really.
But if looking at the atmosphere of Macron’s reception in Beijing, it must be concluded that Xi Jinping wants to show “Friendship” with this French leader fully.
It can be seen that China wants to separate France and the European Union from the arms of the United States.
and Macron wants China “Keep your distance” from Russia, especially on the issue of the Ukraine war.
Many parties view that All signs point to China going to great lengths to build friendships with European countries.
The goal is to leverage US influence internationally.
Not only had many face-to-face and full delegation meetings held in Beijing, Xi Jinping also invited Macron to travel to other provinces.
It’s really a special case. Because Chinese leaders usually don’t show intimacy with visitors like this.
Except for Putin.
But in the case of Macron, Xi Jinping accompanied him to sip tea together at the former home of the Chinese leader’s father in Guangzhou. in Guangdong province
Diplomatic analysts say such activities are not common.
Therefore, it can be interpreted that Xi Jinping specifically wants to “appease” Macron, the backbone of the European Union.
to counter US influence, which Xi Jinping has often criticized as unreasonably trying to “encircle and pressure” China.
China wants to include France as a member. for other EU members has moved closer to Beijing than before
China might see Macron as He is regarded as “the most important European leader” and is considered “China’s most important partner in Europe”.
To understand what Xi Jinping thinks about this matter You need to read the introduction to the Global Times, Beijing’s English broadcaster, who tells one part that
“It is evident that Taking policy as a strategic disadvantage to the Washington government will lead to a dead end…”
He added that making China-France relations a bridge for China-Europe cooperation. “It will benefit both parties and the world.”
That is a signal from China that If France stops following the US turn to strengthen relations with China will benefit more than the current approach
China’s welcome to Macron, along with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, undoubtedly underlines the direction of Beijing’s new diplomatic strategy.
China adjusts its international diplomatic strategy to attract countries came closer to him more interestingly
Some news outlets say China has increased diplomatic spending this year by 12.2%.
And world leaders from Europe and Asia have been busy queuing up to visit China.
Almost everyone had the opportunity to personally meet with Xi Jinping.
only in the past few weeks Leaders and high-ranking officials from many countries have visited China, including Singapore, Malaysia, Spain and Japan.
Although the China-France statement did not give me hope that Putin and Zelensky will soon sit down for peace talks, but it is believed that Xi Jinping is now positioned as the most prominent player in helping to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
I believe that from now on, Xi Jinping will play a more lively role of “glue”.
such as raising an ear to Selensky and calls to Putin to pave the way for de-escalation of war tensions
Even if it can’t end the war But will begin to see the moves of all parties to find a way to negotiate at a certain level.