China News Service, Beijing, March 4 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on March 4.
A reporter asked: According to reports, an unnamed senior US official said on the 3rd that China continues to express its concern about the situation in Ukraine, but it is unwilling to condemn and sanction Russia like other countries, and has no intention to participate in any form of diplomatic solution to the Ukraine issue.
What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: Recently, the US has repeatedly spread false information and used the Ukraine issue to smear China.
This method of spreading rumors in order to shirk their own responsibility is very hypocritical and despicable.
The dissemination of false information cannot cover up the responsibility of the initiator of the US crisis, but instead exposes the real intention of the US to take advantage of the crisis.
The U.S. side should honestly explain: The U.S. claims to promote NATO’s eastward expansion is to maintain peace. Has the U.S. done it?
The U.S. claims to prevent war in Europe, has the U.S. done it?
The United States claims to be committed to the peaceful resolution of the crisis. Apart from providing military assistance and increasing military deterrence, what things has the United States done that are conducive to peace?
China always decides its position and policy according to the merits of the matter itself.
We welcome all diplomatic efforts that are conducive to the political settlement of the Ukraine issue, support Russia and Ukraine to seek a political solution through dialogue and negotiation that accommodates the legitimate concerns of both sides and is conducive to long-term stability in Europe, and will continue to play a constructive role in seeking and achieving peace.
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