China urges 'to remain calm and restrained' amid Russia's nuclear threats
Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China)
Amid Russia's nuclear threats, China urges all parties to act cautiously to avoid escalating strategic risks. Beijing considers dialogue and consultations as appropriate means to resolve the "conflict" between Russia and Ukraine, stated Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
"We noted the reports. Under the current situation, all relevant parties need to remain calm and restrained and jointly seek deescalation and lower strategic risks through dialogue and consultation," the spokesman said.
China's position on the war in Ukraine remains consistent. Beijing advocates for a political resolution to what it refers to as the "Ukraine crisis," avoiding a direct condemnation of Russia's aggression.
China has also expressed its willingness to play a "constructive role" in efforts to deescalate tensions.
Notably, China seeks to balance its economic and political interests in relations with Russia while demonstrating its peacekeeping role to the global community.
Meanwhile, on November 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree updating Russia's nuclear doctrine.
In particular, now the reason for the use of Russian nuclear weapons is aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state with the support of a nuclear state.
