China has slammed U.S. claims about supporting Russia's military efforts as 'groundless disinformation' in a fiery diplomatic clash. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called out Washington at a Thursday press briefing, responding to Secretary of State Antony Blinken's NATO Forum remarks accusing China of fueling Russia's defense industry.
Key points:
The U.S. offered 'zero evidence' for its claims, Lin said
Ukrainian think tank data shows 72% of parts in Russian weapons come from U.S. companies
95% of battlefield components traced to Western allies
'The U.S. can't dump the pot on China while keeping trade flows open with Russia itself,' Lin stated, accusing America of hypocrisy. He emphasized China's neutral stance: 'We don't fuel flames or sell weapons in the Ukraine crisis.'
China maintains its global trade complies with WTO rules, urging 'certain countries' to stop finger-pointing. The spokesperson warned: 'We'll never accept U.S. coercion or blame-shifting.'
Key points:
'The U.S. can't dump the pot on China while keeping trade flows open with Russia itself,' Lin stated, accusing America of hypocrisy. He emphasized China's neutral stance: 'We don't fuel flames or sell weapons in the Ukraine crisis.'
China maintains its global trade complies with WTO rules, urging 'certain countries' to stop finger-pointing. The spokesperson warned: 'We'll never accept U.S. coercion or blame-shifting.'
