China Denies Ukraine Peacekeeping Role Consideration

China has denied reports suggesting its potential involvement in a European-led peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that such reports are 'completely untrue' and reiterated China's consistent stance on the Ukraine crisis. Despite maintaining neutrality, China continues to have strong economic and political ties with Russia, including the supply of dual-use goods. The reports, initially published by German outlet Die Welt, indicated that China could join a 'coalition of the willing' to facilitate a ceasefire in Ukraine, led by the U.K. and France. However, China has historically avoided military interventions without a U.N. mandate, and any involvement would mark a significant shift in its foreign policy. The discussions around the peacekeeping coalition continue, as European leaders seek to secure Ukraine's safety amid ongoing tensions with Russia.