MUNICH, February 18. /TASS/. China will cooperate with other countries to resolve the Ukrainian crisis using political methods and consider it unacceptable for the conflict to escalate into a nuclear war, which "cannot be won," Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, Deputy Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) Committee of the Foreign Ministry and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
"We well be working with all the parties and will be making continuous efforts until peace settles [in Ukraine]," he said. "China will support the efforts contributing to a peaceful solution to the crisis. And I would like to remind you that a nuclear war must not be fought, as it cannot be won."
According to the Chinese top foreign policy official, amidst the current situation it is necessary to "prevent attacks on nuclear power plants and nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes", as the strikes on such facilities "turn into a disaster." Wang Yi also recalled that Beijing opposes the use of chemical or biological weapons under any circumstances.
"We will continue to facilitate peace," he stressed.
Wang Yi pointed out that in the wake of a difficult international situation, it is essential not to lose head and to keep calm.
"This is especially true for our European friends," the top foreign policy official said.
The member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee added that the first anniversary of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine is near.
According to Wang Yi, "certain [political] forces might not want to see the peace talks to materialize," since they are "pursuing their own strategic goals."
"We do not pour fuel on the fire and oppose anyone gaining benefit for themselves from this crisis," Wang Yi emphasized.