At the just-concluded United Nations General Assembly, Zelensky's speech attracted widespread attention. Different from previous words, this time he mentioned China three times in just one minute in an important speech, and publicly released an unusual signal. This is not just a criticism of Russia, but also a strong diplomatic pressure on China in an attempt to get China to play a more active role in the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky's words: direct to China, call for pressure on Russia
The core of Zelensky's speech lies in his strong demands for China. He bluntly pointed out that "if China is willing, it can completely force Russia to cease the war." He believes that Russia's combat effectiveness and economic support basically come from China's support. In short, what Zelensky means is that it will be difficult for Russia to continue this war without China's support.
Zelensky said even more sharply, "Without China, Russia is nothing."Behind this phrase is full of discontent and questioning about China, clearly viewing China's relationship with Russia as a key factor in the continuation of the war.
Zelensky compares to the United States: China’s “silence” with America’s “action”
Zelensky's words also carried a layer of contrast. He not only criticized China's "silence," but also mentioned that "the United States can push everything," implying that only the United States can really play a role in pushing Russia to end the war. He believes that Russia is now "most afraid of the United States", so he hopes that the United States can use more pressure to induce a ceasefire in Russia.
The phrase was undoubtedly to strengthen its dependence on the United States by comparison and to express dissatisfaction with China’s position.This approach was clearly intended to create public opinion pressure, demanding that China take a more proactive stance in this war.
3. Trump's shift in position: supporting Ukraine in recovering all territory, accusing China of economic aid
At the same time, US President Trump also made relevant remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, but he did not directly point out China's "silence" or "inaction" like Zelensky did. However, Trump's shift in position is equally striking. In the past, he proposed that Ukraine give up part of its territory for peace, but now he has made it clear that he supports Ukraine to recover all territories occupied by Russia.
When talking about the war in Ukraine, Trump mentioned that China and India are the "main sponsors" of the war, especially in the energy field, accusing them of continuing to buy energy from Russia and actually helping Russia maintain its war capabilities. He also threatened European and NATO countries with severe economic sanctions if they did not stop buying energy from Russia.
4. China's diplomatic response: Adhere to openness and call for peace
China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to the strong words of Zelensky and Trump at a press conference. He emphasized that China has always maintained an objective and fair position in the Ukraine crisis and insisted on promoting peace through dialogue and negotiation rather than solving problems through force or unilateral pressure. He also made it clear that "China has always been aboveboard" and called on all parties to resolve the conflict through peaceful negotiations from the beginning of the war.
In response to Zelensky’s accusations, Guo Jiangkun said China’s position has always been to push for a ceasefire and has not taken a paranoid stance on one side like in Western countries.China has not helped Russia or participated in the war, but has always called for a diplomatic solution.
5. International Game: Zelensky and Trump's Diplomatic Strategies
The words of Zelensky and Trump are undoubtedly purposeful, and their goal is obvious: by openly putting pressure on China at the United Nations General Assembly, they are trying to change China's attitude so that the war can end as soon as possible. This strategy is an attempt to push China's role in the Ukraine war to change through external pressure and encourage China to more actively promote a ceasefire in Russia.
However, this kind of public pressure will not only not allow China to easily change its position, but may aggravate the conflict between China and the West. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made it clear that China's position has remained the same in this war-adhere to peace, promote peace and promote talks, and will not succumb to external pressure.
6. Conclusion: The complexity of the international situation and China's diplomatic strategy
Zelensky’s and Trump’s joint “pressure” undoubtedly reflects the complexity of the current international situation. While Ukraine has received a lot of military aid with the support of Western countries, it still faces strong pressure from Russia. Zelensky’s remarks are clearly a diplomatic challenge to China, trying to change China’s position through public accusations.
In the future, the course of the war in Ukraine remains variable, and China, as a major global diplomatic force, will continue to play an important role in promoting the peace process.In spite of the huge pressure from the West, China will continue to insist on promoting international peace and stability through dialogue and negotiations, rather than getting involved in the games of nations.
(Source: Lanjing Video)