Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

"China is prepared to continue playing a constructive role to facilitate dialogue for peace and work alongside the international community when needed to carry out necessary mediation," Wang said. 

He made the remark at a press conference on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress.

Wang said a large-scale humanitarian crisis should be prevented and the Red Cross Society of China would provide urgent humanitarian aid to Ukraine.