The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for told the European Union top diplomat that Beijing cannot accept Russia’s defeat In its war against Ukraine, as this could allow the United States to completely turn their attention to China, an official said about the talks. These so -called are in contrast to China’s public position that It remains neutral in the conflict.

The assumption was made during, as the official said, a four -hour meeting with EU Foreign Affairs head, Kaya On Wednesday in Brussels, which “included harsh but respected exchanges of views, which covered a wide range of issues, from cyber security, rare land to commercial imbalances, Taiwan and the Middle East.”

The official said Wang’s private statements suggest that Beijing may eventually prefer a prolonged war in Ukrainewhich will prevent the United States from focusing on their main opponent, China. They also reflect the concerns of China’s critics that Beijing is at stake in geopolitical much more in the Ukrainian conflict than its admissible position.

On Friday, in a regular briefing by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, spokesman Mao Ning was asked about the relevant exclusive article by South China Morning Post, reiterating Beijing’s long -standing position in the three -year war.

‘China is not involved in the issue of Ukraine’, said Mao. “China’s position in the crisis of Ukraine is objective and consistent, that is, negotiation, ceasefire and peace. A prolonged crisis in Ukraine does not serve anyone’s interests. “

Added that China wants a political settlement as soon as possible: “Together with the international community and in the light of the will of the parties involved, we will continue to play a constructive role in this direction.”

It is noted that a few weeks before Russia began the war in Ukraine, Chinese leader Xi Jinping proclaimed a “no -limits” cooperation with Moscow and since then the political and economic ties of the two countries have been strengthened.