China today insisted on refusing to call Russia’s actions in Ukraine “invasive” or to criticize Moscow, despite the Russian military stepping up its attacks on the Eastern European country, causing more and more casualties.
China reiterated its belief in respect for the territorial integrity of all countries, but said it considered the Ukraine issue to have its own complex and specific historical background.
“We understand Russia’s legitimate security concerns,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbon told a daily news conference in Beijing.
Wang responded to US President Joe Biden’s comment that any country that supported the Russian invasion would be “stigmatized”, saying that the countries that interfered in the internal affairs of others would see their reputation tarnished.
The United States, Britain, Japan, Canada, Australia and the European Union announced more sanctions against Moscow earlier this week, including Germany’s decision to suspend $ 1.1 billion worth of gas pipeline certification. Russia.
Asked if China was ready to boost Russian gas markets in response to US and EU sanctions, Wang said: “Sanctions have never been an effective way to solve problems. We hope the parties involved can work hard to to resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation “.
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