Question：What is China's position on the Crimea and Ukraine issues?

Embassy Spokesperson: China's position on the relevant issues remains unchanged. 

China respects all countries' sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. After the Soviet Union dissolved, China was one of the first countries that established diplomatic ties with the countries concerned. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties with these countries, China has followed the principles of mutual respect and equality in developing friendly and cooperative bilateral relations with them. China respects the status of the former Soviet republics as sovereign countries after the Soviet Union's dissolution. 

As to the Ukraine issue, China's position is clear and consistent. We will continue to work with the international community to make our own contribution to facilitating a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Some media have sought to misrepresent China's position on the Ukraine issue and sow discord between China and the countries concerned. This calls for vigilance.