Britain, France, and Germany are preparing to establish closer relations with China as a "counterbalance" against the U.S.? China's response.

On December 17, Gao Jiakun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a regular press conference.

A reporter from RIA Novosti asked: Previously, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that the UK, France and Germany are preparing to establish closer relations with China, using this as leverage against the United States on the issue of the Ukraine peace agreement. What is the Ministry's comment on this?

Gao Jiakun said that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has always been clear. We support all efforts that are conducive to the peaceful resolution of the crisis, and we hope that all parties will reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement through dialogue and negotiation as soon as possible. China has always adhered to an independent and peaceful foreign policy, and insists on developing relations and cooperation with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. At the same time, we firmly safeguard our own sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Source: Zhengzhi Jian

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