Chinese special envoy for EU affairs Lu Shaye said he was “appalled” by the way President Donald Trump had treated American allies in Europe.
The ambassador noted that the peace deal for Ukraine should not be dictated or determined by the US and Russia alone.
“When you look at how the Trump administration has implemented a brazen and domineering policy towards Europe, treating its allies in this way, honestly, from a European perspective, it’s quite appalling,” he has said.
“I believe European friends should reflect on this and compare the Trump administration’s policies with those of the Chinese government. In doing so, they will see that China’s diplomatic approach emphasises peace, friendship, goodwill, and win-win cooperation”.
While acknowledging the bilateral discussions between the two aimed at resolving the crisis, he said that any peace process must involve recognition and participation from all relevant parties, including European nations.
“Various proposed solutions should be subject to equal discussion, rather than being dictated by a select few,” he added.
“It shouldn’t just be decided by the US and Russia alone, especially since Europe has expressed significant concerns, feeling that such diplomatic manoeuvres sideline their position.”
Lu’s comments came at a time when EU nations are struggling to cope with reeling from Trump’s open clash with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
“Are people still asking whether China is leaning towards Russia?” Lu said. “If they are, they should blame the US too. The US is not only leaning [towards Russia]; they are supporting [Russia].”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also softened her stance on China since the re-election of Donald Trump to the White House in January.
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While critics have argued the neutral or somewhat passive role of Beijing was not helping in solving the crisis.
Experts, however, see Beijing as an important player in solving the conflict, suggesting that it could play a crucial and constructive post-war role as it has been doing around the world.
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