China's Foreign Minister: We Do Not Escalate the Situation in Ukraine and Advocate for a Peaceful Solution

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated today, Friday, that "his country does not escalate the situation in Ukraine and supports reaching a peaceful solution to international conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy." During his participation in the "Lanting" Forum in Shanghai, Qin emphasized that "Beijing has no intention of engaging in great power competition," noting that it "opposes attempts to build walls and barriers that hinder global supply chains."