China has emphasized diplomacy over the Ukraine crisis after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire and that it had taken effect immediately.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference in Beijing on October 12 that dialogue and negotiations were the only viable path to resolving the crisis.

Mao Ning said China’s position on the Ukraine crisis had remained consistent and clear. The Chinese spokesperson also said they supported all efforts that contributed to peace.
Trump said on October 11 that an agreement had been reached on an energy ceasefire. Mao Ning made her remarks while commenting on that statement.