Beijing denies demanding to recognize Russia's occupation of Ukraine's territories

This was reported by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, the ministry's press service said.

"China has released timely readouts on Special Representative Li Hui’s visit. Please refer to them for authentic information. I also noted that the Foreign Minister of Ukraine publicly said that he contacted other parties and no country said Special Representative Li Hui made the remarks reported by the Wall Street Journal."

• Earlier, The Wall Street Journal, citing European diplomats, reported that Li Hui called for an immediate ceasefire, while recognizing Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territories.

• Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba denied the information that Chinese Ambassador Li Hui, during his tour of Europe to promote a "settlement" of Russia's war against Ukraine, proposed to call for an immediate ceasefire, while recognizing Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territories.