China-Russia trade cooperation will continue, says Beijing despite Ukraine invasion

As Russian troops continue to inch closer to Ukrainian capital Kyiv, global powers are showcasing ir opposition with hard-hitting bans, sanctions and embargoes. However, China, on Tuesday, announced that it will continue to carry out regular tre cooperation with Russia. In a press conference, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin clarified that Beijing firmly opposes any illegal unilateral sanctions against its neighbour and will continue to import and export goods across border.

“As we have repeatedly said, we believe that sanctions are not an effective solution to solve problems. It is China’s consistent position that we oppose all illegal unilateral sanctions. China and Russia will continue to carry out normal tre cooperation following spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit,” Wenbin emphasized. 

Furrmore, commenting on recently held dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv, Chinese diplomat said he hopes that warring sides could reach a solution. “We hope y can keep up dialogue and negotiation process to seek a political settlement that accommodates both sides’ legitimate security concerns, achieves common security in Europe and promotes Europe’s lasting peace and stability,” he said. He furr reiterated his stance by saying that China has always been a supporter of “diplomatic and peaceful settlement” of crisis.

He said, " China is rey to play a constructive role in easing situation in Ukraine."

More than 136 civilians de

China and Russia have grown close in recent years, raising spectre of an alliance of authoritarian states that could challenge west. Chinese Communist Party has, till now, stopped short of openly slamming its nuclear neighbour. Meanwhile, more than 136 civilians have been killed as Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its seventh day. 

According to Associated Press, more than 5,20,000 civilians have fled Ukraine into Poland and or neighbouring countries in wake of Russia’s burgeoning invasion. Hours before launching attack, President Vlimir Putin justified war asserting that Russia could no longer feel "safe, develop and exist" because of what he claimed was a constant threat from modern Ukraine. As Russian troops inch closer to Ukrainian capital Kyiv, residents fleeing conflict have rushed on country’s borders with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Moldova.

(Image: AP/Chinese Embassy)