The twelve points of the Chinese proposal for a “political solution” to the war in Ukraine

Respect for “the sovereignty of all countries” and “their territorial integrity”; the abandonment of the “cold war mentality”; a ceasefire and a call for “moderation” and the start of peace talks are some of the points.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has published this Friday a document in which it explains its “position for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine”, summarized in twelve points:

1- Respect for “the sovereignty of all countries” and “their territorial integrity.”

2- The abandonment of the “cold war mentality” and respect for the “legitimate security concerns of countries”, something that Beijing has reiterated since the invasion began, in reference to Russia.

3- A ceasefire and a call for “restraint” to “prevent the situation from getting out of hand.”

4- The start of peace talks, given that “dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out to resolve the crisis,” according to the Foreign Ministry.

5- The resolution of the humanitarian crisis, “effectively protecting the safety of civilians” and “establishing humanitarian corridors for their evacuation from war zones.”

6- Support for the “exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine” and the cessation of “attacks on civilian facilities.”

7- Protecting the security of nuclear power plants and an end to “armed attacks against nuclear power plants.”

8- “Strategic risk reduction,” which includes an emphasis that “nuclear war should not and cannot be fought.”

9- The guarantee of the export of cereals, in which the United Nations must “play an important role”, according to the Ministry.

10- The cessation of “unilateral sanctions” for “not solving problems, and may even create new ones,” according to Beijing, which has expressed its opposition to sanctions against Moscow since the beginning of the war.

eleven- The protection of the stability of industrial and supply chains, which includes a request to all parties to “oppose” the politicization and instrumentalization of the world economy.

12- Support for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, something China is willing to “provide help with.”