China Backs Ukraine Peace Talks as Trump Claims Progress

China has reaffirmed its support for all peaceful efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. The statement comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump said "significant progress" is being made toward ending the conflict. Beijing's foreign ministry did not mention Trump directly. It repeated China's official position, calling for dialogue and a political solution to the crisis. The timing of China's remarks is notable. They follow Trump's recent comments about progress in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Trump has said he could settle the war quickly if re-elected. China has positioned itself as a neutral party. It has offered a general peace plan but maintains close ties with Russia. The United States and Ukraine have been skeptical of China's role as a mediator. World leaders are watching closely. Any shift in the diplomatic landscape could influence the over two-year-old war.