October 21st, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference.
A journalist asked that the Ukrainian president stated that Ukraine must be involved in any meetings related to the Ukrainian crisis, especially the upcoming tripartite meeting between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. Does China wish to include Ukraine in this meeting?
Mao Ning said that regarding the Ukrainian crisis, China's position has been consistent. We will continue to actively work towards promoting negotiations and finding a political solution to the crisis. "I currently do not have any information available regarding the meeting of heads of state from China, Russia, and the United States you mentioned."