China refutes Boris Johnson’s remarks, saying it adopts ’objective, fair stance’ over Ukraine issue

AFP: The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday urged China to join other nations in condemning the Russian invasion in Ukraine. What is the foreign ministry’s response to the request? Wang Wenbin: China has all along adopted an objective and fair position on the Ukraine issue. During a video call with US President Joe Biden lately, President Xi Jinping pointed out that China does not want to see the situation in Ukraine to come to this. China stands for peace and opposes war. China makes a conclusion independently based on the merits of each matter. China advocates upholding international law and universally recognized norms governing international relations. China adheres to the UN Charter and promotes the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. These are the major principles that underpin China’s approach to the Ukraine crisis. China has put forward a six-point initiative on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and stands ready to provide further humanit