Mao Ning commented on the words of U.S. President Donald Trump, who on January 23 expressed hope that China would help the U.S. stop the war. According to the White House leader, he discussed this issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent phone call.
"We are pleased to see that all parties are playing a constructive role in creating conditions for de-escalation and a political resolution to the crisis. China will continue to promote reconciliation and peaceful negotiations, and is ready to maintain contact with all parties," said the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Trump talked with Xi Jinping on January 17, discussing topics including trade, fentanyl, and the TikTok app.
On January 21, Xi Jinping spoke with the illegitimate president of Russia Vladimir Putin.