China News Agency, Beijing, March 24. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian answered a reporter's question on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th.
He pointed out that the so-called China's prior knowledge, "acquiescence" and "condoning" claims are completely false information, which is intended to shirk responsibility and smear China.
China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
A reporter asked: According to foreign media reports, an anonymous US official said that the US had reminded China that "Russia was preparing to attack Ukraine" and hoped that China would dissuade Russia.
The Chinese side disapproved of this, and passed the relevant information to the Russian side, and even asked the Russian side to take action after the Winter Olympics.
What is your response to this?
Wu Qian said that the Ukrainian issue has a complex history and reality, and its evolution is the result of the combined action of various factors, but which major country is the biggest initiator of the crisis?
Everyone knows that.
China has always acted objectively and impartially, and made judgments and assertions independently based on the merits of the matter itself.
China believes that in order to resolve the current crisis, we must adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries; we must adhere to the principle of indivisibility of security, and accommodate the legitimate security concerns of the parties; we must insist on peaceful solutions through dialogue and negotiation. We must focus on the long-term stability of the region and build a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism.
Wu Qian said that China's approach is in stark contrast to the U.S. approach of creating a crisis, passing it on, and profiting from the crisis.
"We hope that all parties will continue to be committed to dialogue, consultation and negotiation, strive to ease the situation as soon as possible, and continue to play a constructive role in seeking and achieving peace."
Another reporter asked: Recently, US officials have repeatedly claimed that Russia has requested China to provide military equipment assistance.
A foreign ministry spokesman has denied this.
Any comments on this please?
Wu Qian pointed out that the so-called "China provides military assistance to Russia" is completely false information, and both China and Russia have made clarifications.
The U.S. has recently spread rumors against China on the Ukraine issue, with sinister and contemptible intentions, and it has also made the international community see the true face of the U.S. habit of spreading rumors and causing trouble.
The spokesman stressed that China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and clear.
China has always played a constructive role in promoting peace talks.
It is imperative that all parties exercise restraint, de-escalate rather than fuel the tension, and push for a diplomatic solution rather than escalating the situation further.
"We ask the U.S. side to immediately stop this despicable act of spreading rumors, slandering and doing nothing wrong, deeply reflect on its disgraceful role in the development and evolution of the Ukrainian crisis, and truly do something concrete to promote the easing of the situation in Ukraine." Wu Qian Say.
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