Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with all parties to the war in Ukraine, including Germany, in seeking a ceasefire.
European nations have repeatedly criticised China for its refusal to describe Russia's war in Ukraine as an invasion, or to call for a Russian withdrawal. Beijing has denied Western concerns that it may be considering arming Russia for its Ukraine campaign, which it calls a "special military operation" against security threats.
