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Summary of Chinese readout from the call

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- On the afternoon of April 26, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a scheduled phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukrainian crisis.

- Xi Jinping noted that China-Ukraine relations have developed over the past 31 years, reaching the level of a strategic partnership, which has aided the development and revitalization of both nations. He appreciated President Zelensky's repeated emphasis on developing China-Ukraine relations and cooperation with China, and thanked Ukraine for its assistance in evacuating Chinese citizens last year.

- Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is the political foundation of China-Ukraine relations. Both sides should look to the future, plan their relations from a long-term perspective, and continue the tradition of mutual respect and sincerity. China's desire to develop China-Ukraine relations is consistent and clear, and it wishes to promote mutually beneficial cooperation regardless of international changes.

- Xi Jinping noted that the Ukraine crisis has evolved in complexity and had significant impacts on the international situation. China's position on the Ukraine crisis is always on the side of peace, advocating for reconciliation and talks. China has proposed several key principles and also released a document titled "China's Position on the Political Resolution of the Ukraine Crisis". China is neither the creator nor a party to the Ukraine crisis. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, China will not stand by idly, add fuel to the fire, nor take advantage of the situation.

- Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out. Nuclear war has no winners. All parties should maintain calm and restraint on nuclear issues, and manage the crisis together. China will continue to advocate for peace and talks, and will send a special representative for Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine to facilitate deep communication on politically resolving the Ukraine crisis. China has provided several batches of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and is willing to continue offering help.

- President Zelensky congratulated Xi Jinping on his re-election, praised China's extraordinary achievements, and expressed confidence in China's ability to successfully tackle various challenges under Xi's leadership. Ukraine adheres to the one-China policy, hopes to carry out comprehensive cooperation with China, open a new chapter in Ukraine-China relations, and jointly maintain world peace and stability. Zelensky expressed his views on the current Ukraine crisis, thanked China for its humanitarian aid, and welcomed China's significant role in restoring peace and resolving the crisis through diplomatic means.

https://news.cri.cn/2023-04-26/95029...a9889d1ee.html