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.'
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