Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday defended his country's stance on the conflict in Ukraine and indicated that China and Russia would strengthen their ties in the coming year.
Wang also blamed the US's role in the deteriorating relations between the world's two largest economies, claiming that China "firmly rejects the wrong China policy of the United States." Wang was speaking via a video conference in the Chinese capital.
With the US accused of intimidation, China has resisted Western pressure on trade, technology, human rights and its claims to a large part of the Western Pacific.
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As with most of Europe, this has further strained relations and fueled a growing rift, with Russia condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and refusing to support other countries in imposing sanctions on the country.
According to Wang, China and Russia will "deepen strategic mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation."
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According to an official text of his remarks, he said, "With regard to the Ukraine crisis, we have consistently upheld the fundamental principles of objectivity and impartiality, without taking sides or the other, or adding fuel to the fire, seeking To do is a far cry." selfish gain from the situation."
Even though China and Russia have found common ground as a result of pressure from the West, China's economic future is still dependent on American and European markets and technology.
Wang acknowledged that although President Xi Jinping has been pushing for more independence of Chinese industry, history has shown that "China and the United States cannot separate or isolate supply chains."
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He announced that China would work to improve relations with the United States, explaining that "the United States' unyielding persistence in viewing China as its primary rival and the major blockade, repression, and provocation against China" They were worn out as a result of being attached."