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With its Ukraine peace plan, China seeks to make itself indispensable on the world stage | The Globe and Mail
Published: 28 February 2023
February 27, 2023 |Ā The events marking the one-year anniversary of theĀ war in UkraineĀ included fiery speeches from the two main opponents, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as Ukraineās strongest Western supporter, Joe Biden. Yet diplomatic attention was also focused on China ā a potent reminder that as the newest global superpower, it too is a crucial player in this unfolding conflict. Jennifer WelshĀ writes on the recent speculation if China would it ramp up its assistance to Russia, and would it force the West into a serious discussion about peace negotiation through its promise of a plan for a āpolitical settlementā to the conflict.