File photo of Putin (right) presenting the Russian delegation to President of China Xi Jinping in March last year [PPIO]
China Criticizes US Sanctions Against Russia -- The Brics Post
Beijing announced its support for a beleaguered Moscow after the US and Canada announced fresh sanctions against Russia for it’s alleged “inaction” in easing tensions in Ukraine.
In a public signal of increasing Sino-Russian cooperation, China called on all parties to resolve the Ukrainian crisis through dialogue rather than sanctions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Monday.
“We believe that sanctions are inconducive to the solution of problems. On the contrary, they will escalate tensions,” he said.
It is not in line with any side’s interests to impose sanctions, he added. “We call on all parties concerned to continue dialogue and negotiations so to resolve the crisis in a political way.”
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My Comment: I expected the Chinese to remain silent on this issue ....but I guess Russia-Chinese ties are more deeper than what some analysts have been saying.
3 comments:
I really hope that the chinese become a very strong millitary ally of russia.
WNU: Told ya Putin's looking east.
Careful for what you wish for Salim. A close alliance between China and Russia would spell big trouble for you Islamic guys.
How???
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