2. China advocates a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative&sustainable security. It believes the security of one country can't be guaranteed at the expense of the security of others, nor regional security can be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs.
3. Wang Yi: China has always been concerned about the evolution of the Ukraine issue& the current situation is something we do not want to see. It is imperative that all parties maintain necessary restraint to avoid the situation from deteriorating or even getting out of control.
4. China supports and encourages all diplomatic efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of the crisis in Ukraine. China welcomes the holding of direct dialogue & negotiations between #Russia & Ukraine asap.
5. China believes that the UN Security Council should play a constructive role in resolving the Ukraine issue, with regional peace, stability & security of all countries as the top priority.
In view of this, China has always disapproved of Security Council resolutions that unjustifiedly invoke Chapter VII to authorize the use of force and sanctions.