France Signals Closer Ties with China on Ukraine and Global Crises
During a high-level meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed Paris’s willingness to deepen cooperation with Beijing on Ukraine and other pressing international and regional issues. The discussion underscored a shared interest in stability, with France aiming to broaden its dialogue with China across multiple fronts to explore areas of common ground.
Qin Gang outlined China’s approach, stating that Beijing’s starting point for addressing the Ukraine crisis is the set of proposals presented by Chinese President Xi Jinping. He emphasized China’s commitment to a political resolution and noted that Beijing is engaging with all involved parties to play a constructive role in deescalation and peace-building.
In remarks surrounding the crisis, the Chinese side said Beijing remains determined to contribute to a political settlement and to maintain open channels with international partners. The emphasis was on diplomacy, multilateral engagement, and finding a path that reflects the interests of all sides while respecting sovereignty and regional stability.
Separately, commentary from the United States has spotlighted dramatic claims about potential resolutions. Former President Donald Trump had spoken about his own approach, asserting that he could reconcile the conflict quickly by meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These statements reflect ongoing, wide-ranging discussions around how the Ukraine crisis might be resolved and the role that leaders from major powers claim to play in facilitating peace. (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China)