The China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) announced on March 17 that the country wants to participate in the reconstruction of post-conflict Ukraine.
"China is willing to continue to provide all-out support, including participating in the reconstruction of Ukraine in the future," said CIDCA spokesman Li Ming. Li Ming affirmed that China would provide support "according to the wishes of all parties."
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on February 15.
According to the South China Morning Post , the above statement was made after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously emphasized China's important role in promoting peace and reconstruction of Ukraine, and affirmed that Kyiv is always ready to dialogue with Beijing to seek peaceful solutions and rebuild the country.
Spokesperson Li Ming also recalled that China has provided four batches of humanitarian aid to Ukraine after Russia launched a special military operation on February 24, 2022. Accordingly, two weeks after the conflict broke out, China provided Ukraine with $790,000 worth of aid, including baby formula, blankets and moisture-proof mats, delivered in three batches, and provided another $1.57 million in aid a few weeks later.
Putin backs ceasefire in Ukraine but wants guarantees
The aid statements from Chinese officials come after the Trump administration sharply cut foreign aid from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington's main agency for global humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
The incident has raised concerns about a significant gap in international aid and prompted discussions about whether China can fill that void, according to the South China Morning Post .
In addition, discussions about post-conflict agreements have increased as President Trump pushes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and peace. China is now taking steps to “find a foothold” in reconstruction scenarios in Ukraine.
China has declared neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, asserting that it has maintained normal trade with both sides and repeatedly calling for a ceasefire.
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in February, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, where he affirmed that Beijing regards Kyiv as “a friend and a partner” and will promote China-Ukraine relations “from a long-term perspective.”
In early March, the two countries also signed two agreements allowing China to import Ukrainian peas and wild fish products, as well as pledging to increase exchanges and cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The total cost of recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine over the next decade is estimated at $524 billion. Ukraine has so far spent $13 billion on recovery needs with support from international partners and the private sector, according to a joint report by the Ukrainian government, the World Bank, the European Commission and the United Nations.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trung-quoc-san-sang-tham-gia-tai-thiet-hau-xung-dot-o-ukraine-185250318112647991.htm
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