German Minister Urges China to Help Solve Ukraine Crisis

Germany's Deputy Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, on a visit to Beijing, called on China to play a more active role in helping to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, including using its influence with Russia. Gabriel, leader of the Social Democrats (SDP) and minister for the economy and energy in Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet, said shortly before meeting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that he would address the subject of Ukraine in his talks. “Of course we will ask the...

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