Blame the United States for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine China tried on Monday (30/1), arguing that Washington created the conditions that led to the war and accusing arms transfers of fueling the conflict as its first “black” anniversary approaches. war.
“The US is the one who started the Ukrainian crisis and its biggest fueler and continues to sell heavy and offensive weapons to Ukrainewhich only prolonged and intensified the conflict,” Mao Ning, spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, told reporters.
The spokeswoman was responding to a question about US accusations that Chinese companies are providing support to the Russian side. He condemned these accusations, calling them “unjustified suspicions” and “baseless blackmail”.
Mao added that the China “will not remain idle to watch the US harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”
Russia launched its full-scale military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The People’s Republic of China, Russia’s ally, has not condemned Russia’s actions.
The rise in diplomatic tensions between China and the US comes just days ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who is expected in Beijing next Sunday and Monday. Blinken’s trip to China will be the first visit by a US secretary of state since 2018.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman also warned the US over its support for Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province. The US has long supplied Taiwan with weapons and has offered the self-ruled island extensive military support. Mao said the US should not cross any “red lines” in its support for Taiwan.
Source: News Beast
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