China asks US to stop fuelling conflict in Ukraine as latter approves MRSL, rocket systems

As United States prepared to supply long-range rocket systems including rocket launcher HIMARS to Ukraine’s military, China on Wednesday opposed decision, saying that it is “an incitement of conflict in Ukraine.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday at a briefing that Washington needed to stop ramping up pressure on Russia via unilateral sanctions, as well as exacerbating ongoing military conflict in Ukraine by flowing in weaponry in Ukraine. 

"We call for a ceasefire and end of hostilities," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian at briefing in Beijing. 

Lijian told reporters in Beijing that PRC has been “using various channels" to establish communication with both sides [Russia and Ukraine.] former pushed for pursuance of a diplomatic channel for resolution of conflict and cessation of hostilities. "As for situation in Ukraine, China […] insists that US and or Western states stop fueling fire and stop increasing unilateral sanctions [against Russia]," China’s foreign ministry spokesperson underscored during briefing.

Lijian also lambasted US over "quibbling of  wording" against Chinese government, saying that Biden ministration should focus its efforts on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation with Beijing.  US must not seek a new Cold War with China, he warned. 

China calls for ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in Ukraine 

China has been making use of every opportunity to call for a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities and for dialogue and peace talks through various channels and on different occasions, said Chinese foreign ministry spokeaperson. "We call on US and or Western countries to stop fanning flame and imposing unilateral sanctions," he iterated. Europe could be free from war should y opt for diplomacy. Chinese official stated.  He ded that Beijing is devastated about  civilian casualties and displacement of refugees caused by Russia-Ukraine conflict. "We hope all sides will work with China to facilitate a resolution to conflict through dialogue and negotiation inste of resorting to military means," he iterated. 

Responding to US' recent decision of supplying medium-range rocket launchers to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that United States is ding fuel to fire. Russia does not trust that Kyiv will not to fire weapons into Russia, Peskov reiterated.  "We believe that US is deliberately pouring oil on fire. US is obviously holding line that it will fight Russia to last Ukrainian," a Kremlin spokesperson said.