China Charges US with Conducting a ‘Smear’ Campaign
Beijing upholds an “above board” stance regarding the crisis, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who has called on Washington to lift sanctions. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Beijing maintains an “above board” position on the crisis, with its foreign minister urging Washington to drop “indiscriminate” sanctions.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to stop “smearing” China, particularly regarding Beijing’s perspective on the Ukraine conflict. The two diplomats met during the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed rising tensions in their bilateral relations and various international matters. The ongoing hostilities between Moscow and Kiev were a significant focus of their discussions, as Blinken criticized China for allegedly contributing to Russia’s “war machine.”
Blinken contended that despite Beijing's claims of advocating for peace, it is “allowing its companies to take actions that are actually helping [Russian President Vladimir] Putin continue the aggression, that doesn't add up.”
In response, Wang Yi stated, as reported by China’s Foreign Ministry, that “the United States should stop smearing and framing China, imposing sanctions indiscriminately, and stop using this as an excuse to create confrontation and incite confrontation between camps.”
Wang emphasized that Beijing holds an “open and above board” stance on the Ukraine conflict, affirming that China “has always insisted on promoting peace and dialogue, and has made its own efforts to promote a political solution.”
He further criticized the “US suppression of China's economy, trade and technology,” asserting that “national security cannot be politicized, and the ‘small courtyard and high walls’ cannot become the ‘big courtyard iron curtain’.”
Recently, the U.S. published a sanctions list targeting nearly 400 companies and individuals, including those from China, the UAE, and Türkiye, accused of supporting Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. The State Department expressed particular concern about “the magnitude of dual-use goods exports” from China to Russia, suggesting they helped Moscow mitigate “critical gaps in Russia’s defense production cycle.”
Since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, China has refrained from joining Western sanctions against Russia, leading to a consistent increase in trade between the two nations. Additionally, Beijing has consistently sought to position itself as a neutral entity in the crisis, advocating for peace talks.
In comments regarding Russia-China relations, President Putin has dismissed the notion that Russia is becoming overly reliant on China economically, noting that the EU economy is far more vulnerable in comparison.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to stop “smearing” China, particularly regarding Beijing’s perspective on the Ukraine conflict. The two diplomats met during the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed rising tensions in their bilateral relations and various international matters. The ongoing hostilities between Moscow and Kiev were a significant focus of their discussions, as Blinken criticized China for allegedly contributing to Russia’s “war machine.”
Blinken contended that despite Beijing's claims of advocating for peace, it is “allowing its companies to take actions that are actually helping [Russian President Vladimir] Putin continue the aggression, that doesn't add up.”
In response, Wang Yi stated, as reported by China’s Foreign Ministry, that “the United States should stop smearing and framing China, imposing sanctions indiscriminately, and stop using this as an excuse to create confrontation and incite confrontation between camps.”
Wang emphasized that Beijing holds an “open and above board” stance on the Ukraine conflict, affirming that China “has always insisted on promoting peace and dialogue, and has made its own efforts to promote a political solution.”
He further criticized the “US suppression of China's economy, trade and technology,” asserting that “national security cannot be politicized, and the ‘small courtyard and high walls’ cannot become the ‘big courtyard iron curtain’.”
Recently, the U.S. published a sanctions list targeting nearly 400 companies and individuals, including those from China, the UAE, and Türkiye, accused of supporting Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. The State Department expressed particular concern about “the magnitude of dual-use goods exports” from China to Russia, suggesting they helped Moscow mitigate “critical gaps in Russia’s defense production cycle.”
Since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, China has refrained from joining Western sanctions against Russia, leading to a consistent increase in trade between the two nations. Additionally, Beijing has consistently sought to position itself as a neutral entity in the crisis, advocating for peace talks.
In comments regarding Russia-China relations, President Putin has dismissed the notion that Russia is becoming overly reliant on China economically, noting that the EU economy is far more vulnerable in comparison.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
