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China Responds to NATO Criticism Over Russia Aid

On June 18, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Russian news agency reporter asked questions. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Atlantic Alliance is closely monitoring China's aid to Russia. He stated that China's aid to Russia evades sanctions against Russia and mentioned that China supplies dual-use items to Russia. What are the comments of the Chinese side on this?

Lin Jian said that China has always maintained an objective and fair stance on the issue of the Ukraine crisis. It has actively worked towards ending the war and lifting the ceasefire, and promoting peace negotiations. China has never provided lethal weapons to any party involved in the conflict, and has strictly controlled dual-use items.

NATO should correct its wrong perception of China, stop provoking confrontation and shifting blame, and deeply reflect on what role it has played in maintaining peace and stability in the world during the Cold War era, and what impacts it has caused.