Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said China would not accept “criticism or pressure” on its relations with Russia. “China and Russia have the right to establish normal economic and trade cooperation. “This kind of cooperation should not be disrupted or limited, and China will not tolerate any criticism or pressure,” Mao said.

China responds to warning that Washington will hold Beijing accountable if Russia makes gains in Ukraine. US Under-Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said yesterday that Washington “can’t just say everything is fine”. Campbell was responding to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit yesterday to Chinese President Xi Jinping and top diplomat Wang Yi. China and Russia pledged to enhance their strategic cooperation and strengthen ties.

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‘Constructive Character’

Beijing said today that it has “always played a constructive role” in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Mao said that “when a country really cares about peace in Ukraine and hopes to end the crisis,” it must first “think about the root causes of the crisis.”

According to analysts, Lavrov’s visit to Beijing should be seen as a renewed stance by both countries against the West and the United States in particular. “We would like to express our highest appreciation and appreciation for the successes you have achieved over the years, especially under your leadership over the past decade,” Lavrov told Xi.

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Dove of Peace China

Yesterday morning, Lavrov held a press conference with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in which they reaffirmed their solidarity in international affairs. During the news conference, Wang reiterated China’s call for a ceasefire and a “premature decision to war”. “China supports an international forum recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, in which all parties can participate equally and all peace solutions can be honestly discussed,” Wang said, noting that Xi and Putin would continue to maintain. Closer exchanges, visits to each other’s capitals are pending this year.

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“China and Russia have gone through ups and downs, both sides have learned lessons from historical experiences and found the right path to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations,” Wang said. “The current good relations between China and Russia are hard-won and deserve to be respected and carefully maintained by both sides.”

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