China alleges NATO of pushing tensions between Russia & Ukraine to 'breaking point'

Amid Russian aggression in Kyiv, China has blamed NATO for pushing Russia-Ukraine tensions to a "breaking point". dressing a daily press briefing on Wednesday, 9 March, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian has stated that Beijing "firmly" rejects unilateral sanctions imposed against Russia and stressed that se sanctions do not guarantee peace and security. He stated that sanctions could cause difficulties to economy and furr enhance confrontation and division. 

" moves by US-led NATO have pushed Russia-Ukraine tension to breaking point," Zhao Lijian said in press briefing. 

"China firmly reject unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law. willful wielding of big stick of sanctions can never guarantee peace and security, but will only bring serious difficulties to economy and people’s livelihood of relevant countries and regions, le to a lose-lose situation and furr escalate division and confrontation," Zhao Lijian said in press briefing. 

China's position on Ukraine issue 'consistent & clear': Zhao Lijian 

Speaking at press briefing, he asserted that China's position on Ukraine-Russia war is "consistent and clear cut" and continues to remain unchanged. Lijian stated that China expresses hope that relevant parties ramp up ir efforts to promote peace talks and de-escalate tensions as well as promote "peaceful settlement of Ukraine issue" at earliest. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused US of disseminating disinformation about China on Ukraine issue. Zhao Lijian stated that US seeks to make a profit from issue and "shift blame" as well as "stoke confrontation" and called it a "despicable and malicious" practice. 

China urges US to take concerns of Beijing 'seriously'

In response to question that China not imposing sanctions on Russia could result in "retaliatory steps" from US, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian called on US to take concerns of Beijing seriously. He ded that US should avoid undermining China’s rights and interests and stressed that Beijing ministration will take all steps required to safeguard rights and interests of Chinese individuals as well as companies.

Speaking on ties between Russia and China, Zhao Lijian stated that both nations maintain sound energy cooperation and continue to conduct tre operations including on oil and gas. Lijian furr revealed that Chinese Red Cross will also provide a batch of humanitarian assistance worth 5 million yuan (₹6,06,16,708.35) to Ukraine, which consists things of daily necessities and food. 

"When dealing with Ukraine issue and relationship with Russia, US should take seriously China’s concerns and not undermine China’s rights and interests in any way. China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and individuals," Zhao Lijian said in press briefing. 

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