China and US talks on Russia are set to begin. Many have asked if China will support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Intelligence reports suggest that Russia is asking for military and economic aid from Russia. China has remained neutral during international delegations and US wanted to ensure their stance. President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden agreed to attend the call at 8:00 PM BKK (9:00 AM ET) today.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that China respects “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.”
“China always stands for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abiding by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, attaching importance to the legitimate security concerns of all countries, supporting all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis and promoting peace talks and easing the humanitarian situation,” Zhao said.
“China’s position is above board, fair, objective, and unquestionable.”
China has talked about a “no-limits partnership” with Russia. President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin have expressed support for each other numerous times.
US officials allege that Russia asked for economic and military support from China and Beijing is open to the idea. Both countries have always denied this allegation.
Mr. Zhao addressed it by saying “some people in the US have been spreading disinformation to smear and put pressure on China, which is extremely irresponsible and will not help solve the issue. China is firmly opposed to this and will never accept it.”
“The US should seriously reflect on its role in the Ukrainian crisis, take its due responsibilities, and take concrete actions to ease the situation and resolve the issue, rather than adding fuel to the fire and shifting the conflict to others,” he said.