In a declaration, NATO accused China of supporting Russia in the war: what was Beijing’s reaction?

NATO in a declaration accused China of supporting Russia in the war: what was Beijing's reaction Vladislav Kravtsov

China responded to NATO accusations of supporting Russia in the war/Channel 24 Collage

In the declaration of the Washington summit, NATO identified China as as “a decisive factor in Russia’s war against Ukraine” due to partnership and assistance to the aggressor country. Beijing has already responded to this accusation.

According to Financial Times journalists, the Celestial Empire criticized the North Atlantic Alliance regarding accusations of aid to Russia in the war against Ukraine.

What Beijing responded to accusations of supporting Russia in the war

At NATO's annual summit in Washington, a joint statement was released noting Beijing's “significant support for Russia's defense industrial base.” NATO expressed concern about the increased threat Russia poses to its neighbors and Euro-Atlantic security as a result of such support.

Beijing subsequently lodged a protest with NATO regarding the allegations made against it. The Chinese authorities called these accusations “provocative, containing obvious lies and slander.”, containing obvious lies and slander.”

In addition, the Chinese Mission to the EU expressed its position regarding the war in Ukraine, emphasizing its commitment to finding a political solution to the war, the mission also clarified that China has not supplied any lethal weapons to any party involved in the conflict. In addition, they said it is essential that “normal trade flows” with Russia continue. without any interruption or coercion.

At the same time, Beijing warned the alliance to “stay away from Asia,” which it said was “the place for peaceful development, and not an arena for geopolitical competition.”

NATO continues to play on the relationship between European security and security in the Asia-Pacific region…we We encourage it to remain within its role as a regional defense organization in the North Atlantic. NATO should not become a disturber of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region or a tool used by some major powers to maintain hegemony, China said in a statement.

By the way, NATO in its declaration also identified other allies of Russia in the war against Ukraine. Among these countries are also Iran and North Korea, which supply the aggressor country with the necessary weapons.