China supports the convening of an international peace conference on Ukraine but insists on Russia’s participation, according to the head of China, Xi Jinping. During a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing, Xi Jinping urged all parties to work together to swiftly restore peace and prevent the escalation of the “conflict” from spiraling out of control. Xi Jinping informed Scholz that China supports all efforts towards a peaceful resolution, including the organization of an international peace conference, recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation from all s…