China Says It Continues To Value , Its Relationship With Russia.
In a news conference on March 7, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed his country's relationship with Russia following Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.
The China-Russia relationship is valued for its independence.
We are determined [to keep the relationship] free from interference or discord sown by third parties, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.
Wang also referenced a joint statement made by the two countries in February pertaining to a "new era" of international relations.
It sends an unequivocal message to the world that China and Russia jointly oppose attempts to revive the Cold War mindset or provoke ideology-based confrontation, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.
The friendship between Chinese and Russian peoples is rock solid, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, via news conference.
Wang went on to say that China's relationship with Russia is different than its relations with other countries and regions.
However, CNBC reports the foreign minister added that the Red Cross Society of China will send emergency supplies to Ukraine "as soon as possible.".
However, CNBC reports the foreign minister added that the Red Cross Society of China will send emergency supplies to Ukraine "as soon as possible.".
Still, China refuses to call Putin's attack an "invasion" and says the conflict can only be resolved via negotiations.
Still, China refuses to call Putin's attack an "invasion" and says the conflict can only be resolved via negotiations.
CNBC reports that on a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 5, Wang said the situation had escalated to a point that China hoped it wouldn't reach.
CNBC reports that on a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on March 5, Wang said the situation had escalated to a point that China hoped it wouldn't reach.
The Secretary noted the world is watching to see which nations stand up for the basic principles of freedom, self-determination and sovereignty, Ned Price, U.S. State Department spokesperson, via statement.
He underscored that the world is acting in unison to repudiate and respond to the Russian aggression, ensuring that Moscow will pay a high price, Ned Price, U.S. State Department spokesperson, via statement
