Commentary: Does China have the chops to play peacemaker in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Despite widespread scepticism, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended an. The invitation emphasised China’s potential role in the negotiation process. China’s growing clout in global politics and diplomatic experience, as Beijing’s role in mediating the Saudi Arabia-Iran conflict in March demonstrated, may equip it well for such a complex task.

China’s broader geopolitical concerns further bolster its motivation to play a mediator role in the conflict. China’s diplomatic rift with the United States, China’s broader diplomatic philosophy rebuffs the notion of hierarchical power dynamics between nations - a principle echoed in its 12-point peace plan. From Beijing’s perspective, enforcing a resolution could deepen mistrust with Moscow, escalate long-term diplomatic tensions and risk casting China as a hegemonic power. This strategy could undermine China’s carefully cultivated image as a promoter of global peace.

Encouraging endorsements from international figures, such as the leaders of France, Brazil and Spain, aid China’s aspirations to facilitate a ceasefire. China’s special envoy on Eurasian affairs,, engaging with key stakeholders in Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia. The US move to enable the supply of Western jets to Ukraine could intensify the conflict and render Beijing’s mediation efforts futile, casting a shadow over China’s image as a peace broker.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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