Published 19:48 IST, March 24th 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: China rejects NATO Chief's allegations of 'disinformation'

The Chinese government has denied NATO's accusation, saying the country is not involved in spreading any misinformation.

Reported by: Amrit Burman
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As war between Ukraine and Russia intensifies and enters its 4th week, with world calling for an immediate end to this war, situation has taken a new turn. rth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has accused China of purportedly spreing disinformation over Washington's involvement in Ukraine.

Chinese government has denied this accusation, saying country is t involved in spreing any misinformation and has me active efforts in an impartial manner to promote this ceasefire at an early date.

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China rejects NATO Chief's disinformation accusations

Moscow has claimed that America has established a secret biological warfare lab in Ukraine. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, said at a daily briefing on Thursday that China has acted in "an objective and just manner." He furr stated that "accusing China of spreing disinformation about Ukraine is disinformation in itself." He said international community has "grave concerns" about US biolabs in Ukraine, despite evidence from independent scientists.

" US cant muddle through with silence or claim that as disinformation. US should make serious clarifications on wher that is disinformation or t," Wang said.

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He furr stated that claims have also taken root in US, uniting COVID-19 conspiracy orists and some supporters of ex-President Donald Trump. China has said that it is neutral in conflict, although it maintains a strong relationship with Moscow, whom it calls its "most important strategic partner." tably, China has also refused to condemn Russia's military operation against Ukraine.

US accuses China of showing interest to support Russia

US, on or hand, has accused Chinese government of showing interest in providing military and monetary aid to Russia, ting that Chinese government has t condemned actions of Russia. US officials have said that y will keep a close eye on Beijing if it provides weapons to Moscow. officials have also expressed concern about China, saying that it could possibly supply material support for Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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With Inputs from AP

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19:48 IST, March 24th 2022