"China's Special Envoy Highlights 'Significant Gap' in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks"

China's special envoy for Ukraine, Li Hui, acknowledges a "significant gap" between Kyiv and Moscow in peace talks, despite both sides agreeing that negotiations are the best way to resolve the conflict. China has positioned itself as a mediator, releasing a 12-point plan for a political settlement and holding talks, but has faced criticism for deepening ties with Russia. Li expressed hope for progress and stated that China stands ready to accept anything conducive to de-escalation and negotiation, as Kyiv plans a peace conference in Switzerland and Moscow continues its military actions in Ukraine.