XIAN, Dec. 3 – China is interested in the success of Ukraine's European integration course, Ukraine's Ambassador to China Oleh Diomin said.

"China is, of course, interested in Ukraine's integration with Europe. They see Ukraine as the gates to Europe, frankly speaking," he told Ukrainian journalists at a press briefing in Xian (China), while commenting on Beijing's reaction to the pause in the preparations for the signing of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

"China, as an absolutely civilized country, responds very calmly and in a civilized manner to the decisions of its friends and partners. You won't find any peculiar comments on the issue in the local press," he said.