US security adviser warned Chinese official about China’s support for Russia in Ukrainian offensive, even as the Kremlin denied reports that requested the use of Chinese military equipment in the war.
China said on Tuesday that its stance on the Ukraine conflict is “entirely objective, impartial and constructive”, and repeatedly accused the US of spreading misinformation over reports that Beijing has denied Russian requests for military supplies. has given positive feedback. Beijing has refused to criticize Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, or even refer to the conflict as a “war”.
State Department spokesman Zhao Lijian’s remarks came after US adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi met in Rome on Monday, with the Biden administration increasingly concerned that China could advance Beijing’s long-term interest in its competition. Ukraine is using war for this. United States.
Also on Tuesday, the European Union’s ambassador to China, Nicolas Chapuis, called on China to support Ukraine. “There cannot be so-called neutrality,” he said. Speaking to reporters at a daily briefing, Zhao said, “The US has created and spread misinformation … it is not only unprofessional, but also immoral and irresponsible.”
“What the US should do is reflect deeply on its role in the development and growth of the Ukraine crisis, and do something practical to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine,” he said, referring to China’s argument that Russia was Provoked by threats to NATO’s expansion and security. In his meeting with Yang, Sullivan sought clarity on Beijing’s currency, warning the Chinese that aid to Russia – including helping it defy sanctions imposed by the US-led bloc – would be costly to them. .
The Kremlin has denied reports that it had requested Chinese military equipment for use in war. In keeping with Russian priorities, Zhao referred to the war as the “Ukraine issue”. Beijing also opposes sanctions that are affecting the Russian economy. Zhao reiterated that China was “deeply saddened” by “today’s situation” and said it was committed to promoting peace talks.
“China’s position and statement on the Ukraine issue is completely objective, impartial and constructive,” Zhao said. “We have a clear goal, which is to de-escalate the situation and end the conflict as quickly as possible.” Zhao also said that the third batch of humanitarian aid sent by China to Ukraine arrived in Poland on Monday. In his remarks, the EU’s Chapuis urged China to support Ukraine and “help Europe stop the war”.
“We truly call on all our Chinese friends to name the attacker and stand with the victim,” the ambassador said at a roundtable organized by the Center for China and Globalization, a Beijing-based thinktank.
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