A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called on all parties to the Ukraine crisis to remain committed to dialogue and negotiations, creating conditions necessary for a political solution to the crisis which has dragged on for four years.
Speaking at the UN Security Council's briefing under the formal agenda item "Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine", Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, pointed out that as the fighting continues, civilian casualties are mounting and the spillover effects of the crisis are expanding.
China calls on the relevant parties to remain calm and restrained, make every effort to de-escalate the situation, and preserve prospects for peace.
The Chinese envoy emphasized that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way to resolve the Ukraine crisis, and China welcomes the recent contacts and exchanges among major stakeholders.
"The negotiating table offers a starting point for peace. Although significant differences remain, the relevant parties can find solutions and move toward peace through sustained dialogue," Fu said.
He then once again reiterated China's consistent stance on the Ukraine crisis, noting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be observed, the legitimate security concerns of all nations ought to be taken seriously, and all efforts conducive to a peaceful resolution to the crisis should be supported.
China has always been committed to promoting peace and dialogue and stands ready to work with the rest of the international community to continue playing a constructive role in seeking a political solution to the crisis, Fu said.
China calls for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
Global automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW and Chinese brands BYD and NIO, are gathering at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress which opened on Tuesday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, to share their insights and showcase their latest innovations in new energy vehicles (NEVs).
The three-day event has reaffirmed the industry consensus established in recent years: NEVs should become a mainstream choice for car buyers.
Whether it's vehicle compliance certification or co-creating vehicle-to-grid systems, whether it's AI-driven solutions or intelligent connectivity -- different banquet halls host different exchanges of ideas.
"First, it's a platform for networking, for meeting people which you met before, and meet people which you never met before and creating new business and getting new ideas or getting a confirmation that the ideas you have on the strategy you made are correct or wrong," said Thomas Regnet, board director of Scherdel Innotec.
The International Energy Agency's latest Global EV Outlook 2026 report forecasts that global electric vehicle sales will reach 23 million units in 2026, accounting for nearly 30 percent of global new car sales.
This year's congress features a special NEV technology and public education exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge achievements in complete vehicles, batteries, battery-swapping equipment, intelligent connectivity and other areas.
Hainan is China's pilot testing ground for the full-scale adoption of NEVs and the transition to clean energy. It leads the country in new energy penetration, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, green supply chains, and carbon management systems.
"In 2026, NIO's deliveries in Hainan have maintained month-on-month growth, with a year-on-year increase of over 50 percent. The Hainan Free Trade Port currently has 47 NIO battery-swapping stations, achieving the goal of [deploying] battery-swapping stations in every county. Going forward, we will add more stations in urban commercial districts and scenic areas," said Wang Zhijuan, general manager of NIO Hainan.
"We will continue to advance the island-wide adoption of new energy vehicles across Hainan and accelerate the transition of commercial and freight vehicles to new energy. In addition, we will build a testing and services hub for new energy vehicles serving overseas markets. We will make the most of value-added processing policies for special-purpose vehicles to develop new business models in vehicle modification and monitoring," said Yu Huan, deputy director of the NEV Department and Supervision Division under the Department of Industry and Info Technology of Hainan Province.
It is worth noting that this year's congress has attracted many industry representatives from Germany and Sino-German joint ventures.
The automotive industries of both countries are deeply interconnected, with a solid foundation for cooperation in complete vehicle manufacturing, components, and other fields.
The congress not only showcases China's achievements in vehicle electrification but also sends a clear signal to the wider world: China's new energy industry is open and it is accelerating its strategic layout.
Global automakers join forces in Hainan to build new ecosystem for NEVs
