China’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dai Bing, has told the UN General Assembly that providing arms to Ukraine will not bring peace to the country, which has entered a year of conflict. The Chinese statement comes soon after the United States and NATO warned China against providing military aid to Russia. Western powers have supplied Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of weapons since Russia’s invasion, and China has been accused of considering supplying arms to Russia. China has denied these allegations.
Dai made the statement a day after China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visited Moscow and promised a deeper partnership with Russia. Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine, a “no borders” partnership was announced by China and Russia. Last week, the EU’s top foreign affairs official, Josep Borrell, met Wang in Munich and asked about the possibility of Chinese military support for Russia. Borrell said Wang was “very clear and vocal” in his response, adding that China does not provide arms to parties in conflict as part of its foreign policy.
The UN General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution calling for a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” and demanding that Russia withdraw its troops. Dai said China is ready to play a constructive role in resolving the Ukraine crisis and bringing peace.
Dai also called on all parties to unite against the use or threat of nuclear weapons, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly indicated Russia may use nuclear weapons if threatened. Dai said that nuclear weapons cannot be used and nuclear war cannot be fought. He said the world must stop nuclear proliferation to avoid a nuclear crisis.
frequently Asked question:
Q1: What is China’s position on providing military assistance to Russia?
Answer: China has denied allegations that it is considering providing military aid to Russia, saying it is part of their foreign policy not to provide arms to parties in conflict.
Q2: A draft resolution is being voted on by the United Nations General Assembly regarding the Ukraine crisis?
Answer: The draft resolution being voted on by the UN General Assembly calls for a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and demands that Russia withdraw its troops.