On Tuesday, January 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa. During it, the Chinese leader outlined the PRC's position regarding its commitment to a peaceful settlement of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine through negotiations.

This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. They noted that during the conversation both sides exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.

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The head of the People's Republic of China stressed that China and Europe do not have fundamental conflicts of interest or geopolitical contradictions, and they are partners striving for mutual achievements.

Xi Jinping also assured Costa that China considers Europe an important pole in a multipolar world and supports European integration and the EU's strategic autonomy.

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Xi Jinping also repeated Beijing’s position regarding the war in Ukraine, saying that China “repeatedly noted” the need to adhere to the three principles. This is "