China's foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin says that a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Russia will be a visit "for peace", adding that it will uphold its "objective and fair position" on the war in Ukraine and "play a constructive role in promoting peace talks."

China also criticises AUKUS cooperation, saying that if the United States, Australia, and the UK "insist on having their way", it could "ultimately cause the collapse of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime."