Recently, the American news outlet Axios quoted sources saying that during the U.S.-Russia summit held last week in Alaska, both sides mentioned the topic of Ukraine's security guarantors, with China being seen as one of the potential guarantors of Ukraine's security.

Upon the release of this information, during a regular press conference at the Foreign Ministry, Russian media reporters eagerly asked the Chinese side: If a ceasefire agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine, would China be willing to become a guarantor of Ukraine's security?

Face with this question, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, gave a concise response: The position of China on the Ukraine crisis has always been consistent and clear. China will continue to promote the political resolution of the crisis in its own way, through mediation and talks.

The Chinese response not only adheres to China's consistent foreign policy stance but also skillfully addresses complex international concerns.

From the statement itself, it did not directly respond to the specific issue of "whether it is willing to guarantee," but instead implied China's bottom line by stating "consistent and clear" positions:

Not taking sides with any party, nor easily binding itself to a specific security framework, but focusing on the fundamental direction of promoting peace and dialogue.

This response avoids falling into a binary choice, and does not bind China to a particular security framework, maintaining diplomatic flexibility.

Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning

The phrase "in its own way" is somewhat thought-provoking, indicating a clear distinction from external pre-set "rules."

China will not be swayed by any party's proposal, nor blindly follow the proposals of the West or Russia, but will act based on its own diplomatic principles and assessment of the situation.

If there are truly favorable opportunities for peace in the future, it may not be ruled out to participate in a form that aligns with its own principles. However, regardless of the circumstances, China will continue to act in a way that aligns with its own principles, rather than blindly following a role set by external forces.

The Chinese response may seem simple, but it has found a precise balance point between upholding principles, avoiding traps, and pointing the way forward.

It is worth noting that Putin's desire for China to participate in Ukraine's security guarantees is not a new mention.

Looking back to the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey in 2022, the Russian side had similar statements at that time, when they proposed that Ukraine's "security concerns" could be addressed, but with two conditions:

First, countries such as China should be involved in acting as security guarantors for Ukraine, and second, Ukraine should achieve neutrality and demilitarization.

Putin's proposal for China's participation was more about guarding against the West. He was worried that NATO countries might use the pretext of "security guarantees" to station themselves in Ukraine, preventing Russia from realizing its goal of eliminating the root of the conflict.

Additionally, the Russian side probably hoped to break the Western monopoly on Ukraine's security mechanisms by introducing China, expanding the arena of confrontation to a multilateral framework where they feel more comfortable.

However, if China becomes a guarantor, it would mean that it might be deeply involved in the subsequent affairs of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

It is worth mentioning that Trump's reaction was more dramatic. After the meeting, he suddenly stated that the United States was willing to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.

It is worth noting that the U.S. government had previously refused such commitments, and now the subtle shift may be an attempt to balance the Russia-Ukraine conflict by offering security guarantees. However, Trump's words have always been unpredictable, and it is uncertain what will happen next.

China has consistently emphasized resolving issues through political dialogue, rather than taking sides. In the process of promoting peace and dialogue, China has made many efforts.

In short, China will participate in the process of promoting peace and dialogue, as well as the political resolution of the crisis, in its own rhythm and way, without rashly becoming a so-called "security guarantor" and getting involved in complex geopolitical situations.

More importantly, the resolution of the Ukraine crisis is not something that can be achieved overnight, nor is it a responsibility that can be solely borne by one country. Before some core disputes are resolved, any form of guarantee may fall into unnecessary dilemmas, which is contrary to China's consistent position.

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