On February 17th local time, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba at an invitation during the Munich Security Conference. Wang Yi stated that China and Ukraine were strategic partners many years ago, and there is a traditional friendship between the two peoples. No matter how the international situation changes, China hopes that China Ukraine relations can develop normally and continue to benefit the people of both countries. Thank you again to the Ukrainian side for helping Chinese personnel evacuate safely in an emergency situation, and the Chinese people will never forget. Wang Yi elaborated on China's principled position on the Ukraine issue, emphasizing that China adheres to political resolution of hot issues, promotes peace talks, does not pour oil on fire, does not take advantage of fishing opportunities, and does not sell lethal weapons to conflict areas or parties. We will continue to play a constructive role in ending the war and rebuilding peace as soon as possible. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope for peace, China will not give up its efforts. Kuleba stated that Ukraine is willing to maintain friendly exchanges with China and promote further development of Ukraine China relations. China has an important influence in global affairs, and Ukraine highly appreciates China's release of a position paper on political resolution of the Ukrainian crisis. It hopes that China will continue to play a unique and constructive role in promoting peace and is willing to strengthen contacts with the Chinese government's Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs. (Lai Xin She)