China's UN representative delivered a fiery rebuttal to U.S. accusations during a Security Council meeting, calling out what he called \"unacceptable smears\" about Beijing's role in the Ukraine conflict. Deputy Ambassador Geng Shuang accused Washington of spreading \"lies\" about Chinese support for Russia's military operations.
\"We are neither the crisis creator nor a party to it,\" Geng stated, emphasizing China's push for peace talks and strict control of dual-use exports. The diplomat revealed an ironic twist: \"U.S.-Russia trade never stopped since the war began\" – suggesting hypocrisy in American claims.
With tensions rising, China demands an end to \"unreasonable suppression\" of its companies and urges focus on conflict resolution. Geng's message was clear: \"Stop using Ukraine to divert attention or create divisions.\"
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Ukraine crisis: China urges U.S. to stop 'unacceptable' smears
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