July 6th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference.
A Reuters reporter asked that last Thursday, the Chinese ambassador to Germany was summoned to the Federal Foreign Ministry for an urgent meeting. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the topic of the meeting was related to reports about China’s training of Russian soldiers. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this? What impact will this meeting have on Sino-German relations?
Mao Ning said that the Chinese Ambassador to Germany recently met with officials from the German Foreign Ministry to exchange views on China-Germany relations and issues of common concern.
“Regarding the so-called ‘reports’ you mentioned about China's focus on the issue of Deyfang, we have previously made it clear that there is no factual basis for these reports and they are purely defamatory.” Mao Ning pointed out that regarding the Ukraine crisis, the Chinese side has always adhered to an objective and impartial stance and is committed to political resolution of the crisis. They insist on resolving through their own methods and on peaceful consultation. The US side should adopt an objective and rational view of China's position.”
Previously on June 16, when Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference, a Reuters journalist asked that EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Catherine Ashton stated that the EU had verified reports regarding "Chinese military personnel training Russian military personnel to fight in Ukraine." What is the comment of the Foreign Ministry on this?
At that time, Lin Jian refuted this claim, stating that the statements had no factual basis and were purely slanderous.
According to a report by Reuters on July 3, in response to the absurd report claiming that 'China trains Russian soldiers', a German foreign ministry spokesman revealed that Germany has requested an emergency meeting with China's ambassador to Germany.
According to Reuters, German Foreign Minister Weder Fölster confirmed the news of urgent talks with China during his visit to Brazil. He said that the German government and the Chinese ambassador to Germany had conducted "in-depth and honest" discussions. "China must realize that Russia's war against Ukraine poses a threat to our core interests." The report states that although such requests are considered a clear sign of diplomatic protest, they do not constitute an official summons.
