Polish president arrived in China to see Xi Jinping. Ukraine to be discussed at their meeting

Polish President Andrzej Duda (photo: Getty Images)

Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in China on Saturday, June 22. During the visit, he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and more.

"This visit is of great importance for our security in Europe. We know that China is a superpower, we know that it has friendly relations not only with Belarus, but also with Russia, and Russia is the aggressor in Ukraine today. And this is what I would like to talk about with President Xi Jinping," the Polish president said before the visit.

Duda also wants to discuss with Xi Jinping the behavior of Belarus, in particular its hybrid attacks against Poland with the help of illegal migrants. China could supply its goods to Europe via Belarus, but the railroad route through Poland is restricted due to Belarus' border provocations.

"China has traditionally friendly relations with Belarus. I would like to present this situation to President Xi Jinping. And tell him what we are facing," the Polish leader said.

In May, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a three-day visit to China. The German leader's visit was intended to resolve differences on various issues, including China's trade practices and its support for Russia.