China has categorically denied media reports suggesting its potential involvement in a European Union-led ‘peacekeeping’ mission in Ukraine. The speculation, originally reported by German outlet Welt am Sonntag, claimed that Beijing was considering participation in a deployment spearheaded by the UK and France. However, China’s Foreign Ministry has firmly dismissed the allegations, reiterating its commitment to a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Speaking at a press briefing on March 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to the report, asserting that “the speculation is not true at all.” Guo emphasized that China’s stance on the Ukraine crisis remains “consistent and clear,” and reaffirmed Beijing’s continued advocacy for peaceful negotiations rather than military intervention.

China’s diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine conflict have been longstanding. In 2023, Beijing proposed a 12-point peace plan aimed at fostering dialogue between Moscow and Kiev. Since then, China has maintained diplomatic communication with both parties, positioning itself as a potential mediator rather than an active participant in military operations. According to Guo, Beijing believes that dialogue and negotiations remain the only viable paths to resolving the crisis.

On March 23, Welt am Sonntag, citing unnamed EU diplomats, claimed that China’s involvement in an international peacekeeping coalition could potentially make the proposal more palatable to Russia. According to the report, some European officials believe that China’s inclusion in such a coalition might help ease Moscow’s staunch opposition to the presence of Western troops in Ukraine.

Russia has repeatedly rejected any notion of a NATO-affiliated military presence in Ukraine, arguing that........

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