1. Participate in the peace summit hosted by Ukraine
The EU has asked China to participate in the next peace summit hosted by Ukraine. However, as an independent and sovereign state, it is up to China to decide whether or not to participate in this summit. Even if China participates, it does not mean that it will blindly accept past peace plans, and China will adhere to an objective and fair position, comprehensively consider the interests of both sides of the conflict, and strive to promote substantive results in the negotiations. Moreover, without Russia's participation in the peace summit, the negotiations may not be effective. Last year's summit in Jeddah, for example, was held in Saudi Arabia, where no agreement was reached after heated discussions. China's participation in such summits will still maintain communication with Russia, which is an important player in the conflict in Ukraine. Without Russia, negotiations are like a movie without a protagonist.
2. Stop exporting military products to Russia
The EU demanded that China stop exporting military products to Russia. However, China has never supplied ** equipment to Russia. While some dual-use products (e.g., drones, chips, etc.) may be difficult to control, China has also introduced control measures, such as the export control policy on drones and anti-drone systems released in July. It is worth noting that some Western companies that have imposed comprehensive sanctions have exported drone parts to Russia. Ukraine's report in August this year showed that many parts from Western countries were found in the Russian drones captured by the Ukrainian army. Therefore, the EU should solve its own problems first, rather than blindly staring at China.
3. Cooperate with the EU to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions
The EU wants China to work with it to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions. However, the sanctions currently facing Russia are mainly from the West, and most of them are unilateral. China is not obliged to comply with the unilateralist sanctions imposed by the West, and strict compliance with these sanctions will seriously affect the development of Sino-Russian relations. The EU should pay more attention to middleman countries like India than China, which has profited handsomely since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by buying Russia** and reselling it to Europe. If anyone were to be held accountable for helping Russia circumvent sanctions, India would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Therefore, the EU should focus more on India than on China and demand that China act in its own way.
China has always regarded the Ukraine issue as an important topic and has always stood on an objective and fair standpoint. China has actively called on Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict through diplomatic negotiations, and this position will not change as a result of the China-EU summit. China is well aware that in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, all parties should follow the principle of justice and peace, fully consider the interests of both sides, and reach a lasting solution through negotiations. China will continue to make active efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table and achieve peace and stability.
The discussions at the China-EU summit show the EU's concerns and position on the Ukraine issue, as well as its demands on China. However, in dealing with this complex international issue, all parties should fully respect the independent sovereignty of the country, especially when it comes to the interests and concerns of the major powers in the world. As a responsible major country, China has always adhered to the principle of objectivity and fairness, actively called for the peaceful settlement of conflicts, and promoted all parties to achieve win-win results through diplomatic negotiations. At the same time, the EU should pay more attention to solving its own problems and improving relations with China and Russia, rather than blindly pursuing sanctions and confrontation. It is only through cooperation and dialogue that a long-term and stable solution can be reached for the benefit of peace and development in the region and the world.